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Dr Alexandra (Alex) Thomson is a Australian marine ecologist and science communicator, specialising in marine climate change at the University of Technology Sydney. In 2019, Alex was selected as one of the 60 Science and Technology Australia's "Superstars of STEM ". An advocate for sustainability and climate change action, she uses her research to engage and educate audiences about the potential of our global sustainable future, and previously spear-headed the world’s first algae accelerator program, Green Light.

Education
Thomson received her PhD in marine ecology and biogeochemistry from the University of Technology Sydney in 2017, where she worked with Prof Peter Ralph, and Dr Peter Macreadie. Her PhD research focused on “Blue Carbon” systems, encompassing seagrass, saltmarsh, and mangrove environments. This project was a part of the Coastal Carbon Cluster, a CSIRO and university-linked initiative to conduct scientific research into Australia’s coastal carbon stocks and strengthen Australia’s carbon economy, and provide guided policy and management recommendations.

Career and Research
In 2017, Thomson began work as a Learning and Teaching Adjunct and Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney. Following this, she began managing the NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub, which focused on developing new products and businesses using biotechnology and algae.

Honours and Awards

 * 2019 Science and Technology "Superstar of STEM"
 * 2020 TEDxYouth Speaker "Reddham House"
 * 2020 Mindfood Magazine "Smart Thinker"