About Dr. Jodie Rummer
Professor of Marine Biology at James Cook University, specializing in marine biology and comparative physiology.
"Teaching about topics that I am passionate and enthusiastic about engages students and improves the overall learning process. Whether in the classroom, the laboratory, or the field, I believe it is important to teach students how to learn, not just what to learn and to remember that we are all still learning, regardless of where we are in our careers."
Dr. Jodie Rummer is a Professor of Marine Biology at James Cook University (JCU). Her academic journey began in the United States with Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of West Florida, followed by a PhD from the University of British Columbia, and a post-doctoral fellowship in Hong Kong.
Since joining JCU in 2011 as an Australian Research Council (ARC) Super Science Fellow, Dr. Rummer has achieved numerous milestones, including being awarded an ARC Early Career Discovery Fellow (DECRA) and promotions to Associate Professor in 2017 and full professor in 2022.
International Recognition
Dr. Rummer serves on the editorial board for three scientific journals and is part of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Committee advisory panel on global deoxygenation, contributing to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development program.
Awards and Achievements
- •UNESCO-L'Oréal Women in Science Fellowship for Australia and New Zealand (2015-2016)
- •Society for Experimental Biology's President's Medal (2016)
- •Named one of Australia's top 5 scientists under 40 by ABC and Radio National (2016)
- •Women in Science Ambassador for the Australian Government (2018)
- •Queensland's Tall Poppy outstanding early career researcher, scientist of the year (2019)
Research Impact
Over her career, Dr. Rummer has researched fish buoyancy, exercise, and is a leading authority on the evolution of oxygen transport and how fish maintain performance during stress. Her team combines physiology, ecology, and evolution to address issues important to conservation, particularly focusing on the effects of climate change and other anthropogenic stressors on coral reef fishes, sharks, and rays.
With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at more than 120 professional conferences worldwide, Dr. Rummer's research has made significant contributions to our understanding of marine ecosystems and climate change impacts.