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Shane Powell

Doctor Shane Powell

Shane Powell

Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Lecturer

Room 455 , Life Sciences Building

+61 3 6226 6286 (phone)

Shane.Powell@utas.edu.au

Dr Shane Powell is a microbial ecologist who is primarily interested in microbial community dynamics and exploring how microbes interact with their environment. To do this she uses a range of techniques from culturing to next generation sequencing.

Biography

Shane previously worked for the Australian Antarctic Division where she was part of a research program focussing on the effects of oil spills on the Antarctic environment. During this time she worked in both the Antarctic and as a visiting scholar at the University of Saskatchewan. Since moving to the University of Tasmania, Shane has worked on projects funded by the Australian Seafood CRC and is currently working on the ARC Industrial Transformation Hub: Pathways to Market.

Career summary

Qualifications

Degree	Thesis Title	University	Country	Awarded
PhD	Microbial ecology of Antarctic marine sediments	University of Tasmania	Australia	2004
BSc(hons)	Microbial degradation of nitrogen containing munitions	University of Tasmania	Australia	1996

Teaching

Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology

Teaching responsibility

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Expertise

Molecular microbial ecology
Microbial communities
Microbial ecology of foods

Research Themes

Shane's current research aligns with the University's research theme of Environment, Resources and Sustainability. She aims to help primary producers become more efficient and sustainable by understanding the role and control of microbes in their systems.

Current projects

Pathways to Market
Effect of pH changes on marine biofilm communities (Australian Academy of Sciences grant)

Fields of Research

Microbial ecology (310703)
Environmental management (410404)
Food packaging, preservation and processing (300604)

Research Objectives

Expanding knowledge in the environmental sciences (280111)
Food safety (200405)
Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems (180601)

Publications

Shane has published across a number of disciplines related to food and environmental microbiology.

Total publications

Highlighted publications

(6 outputs)

Year	Type	Citation
2017	Journal Article	Phung SC, Cabot JM, Macka M, Powell SM, Guijt RM, et al., 'Isotachophoretic fluorescence in situ hybridization of intact bacterial cells', Analytical Chemistry, 89, (12) pp. 6513-6520. ISSN 0003-2700 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b00598 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 15 Co-authors: Phung SC; Cabot JM; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore M Tweet
2017	Journal Article	Stanborough T, Fegan N, Powell SM, Tamplin M, Chandry PS, 'Insight into the Genome of Brochothrix thermosphacta, a Problematic Meat Spoilage Bacterium', Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 83, (5) Article e02786-16. ISSN 1098-5336 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1128/AEM.02786-16 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 43Web of Science - 40 Co-authors: Tamplin M Tweet
2015	Journal Article	Richardson EL, King CK, Powell SM, 'The use of microbial gene abundance in the development of fuel remediation guidelines in polar soils', Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, 11, (2) pp. 235-241. ISSN 1551-3777 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/ieam.1580 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2013	Journal Article	Feng S, Powell SM, Wilson R, Bowman JP, 'Light-stimulated growth of proteorhodopsin-bearing sea-ice psychrophile Psychroflexus torquis is salinity dependent', The ISME Journal, 7, (11) pp. 2206-2213. ISSN 1751-7362 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ismej.2013.97 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 42 Co-authors: Wilson R; Bowman JP Tweet
2010	Journal Article	Powell S, Bowman JP, Ferguson SH, Snape I, 'The importance of soil characteristics to the structure of alkane-degrading bacterial communities on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island', Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 42, (11) pp. 2012-221. ISSN 0038-0717 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.07.027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 41 Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet
2006	Journal Article	Powell S, Ferguson SH, Snape I, Siciliano SD, 'Fertilization Stimulates Anaerobic Fuel Degradation of Antarctic Soils by Denitrifying Microorganisms', Environmental Science & Technology, 40, (6) pp. 2011-2017. ISSN 0013-936X (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es051818t [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 47Web of Science - 41 Tweet

Journal Article

(42 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2022	Rachmawati N, Powell SM, Triwibowo R, Nichols DS, Ross T, et al., 'Modelling growth and histamine formation of Klebsiella aerogenes TI24 isolated from Indonesian pindang', International Journal of Food Microbiology, 362 Article 109459. ISSN 0168-1605 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109459 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Rachmawati N; Nichols DS; Ross T; Tamplin ML Tweet
2021	Dakwa V, Powell S, Eyles A, Gracie A, Tamplin M, et al., 'Effect of peroxyacetic acid treatment and bruising on the bacterial community and shelf-life of baby spinach', International Journal of Food Microbiology, 343 Article 109086. ISSN 0168-1605 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109086 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Dakwa V; Eyles A; Gracie A; Tamplin M; Ross T Tweet
2020	Mohsina K, Kaur M, Bowman JP, Powell S, Tamplin ML, 'qPCR quantification of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum, Brochothrix thermosphacta, and Serratia liquefaciens growth kinetics in mixed culture', Journal of Microbiological Methods, 175 Article 105961. ISSN 0167-7012 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2020.105961 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Kaur M; Bowman JP; Tamplin ML Tweet
2020	Mohsina K, Ratkowsky DA, Bowman JP, Powell S, Kaur M, et al., 'Effect of glucose, pH and lactic acid on Carnobacterium maltaromaticum, Brochothrix thermosphacta and Serratia liquefaciens within a commercial heat-shrunk vacuum-package film', Food Microbiology, 91 Article 103515. ISSN 0740-0020 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2020.103515 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Ratkowsky DA; Bowman JP; Kaur M; Tamplin ML Tweet
2020	Powell SM, McPhee JE, Dean G, Hinton S, Sparrow LA, et al., 'Managing soil health and crop productivity in potato: A challenging test system', Soil Research, 58, (8) pp. 697-712. ISSN 1838-675X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/SR20032 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: McPhee JE; Dean G; Hinton S; Sparrow LA; Wilson CR; Tegg RS Tweet
2018	Stanborough T, Fegan N, Powell SM, Singh T, Tamplin M, et al., 'Genomic and metabolic characterisation of spoilage-associated Pseudomonas species', International Journal of Food Microbiology, 268 pp. 61-72. ISSN 0168-1605 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.01.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 41Web of Science - 32 Co-authors: Tamplin M Tweet
2018	Stanborough T, Fegan N, Powell SM, Tamplin M, Chandry PS, 'Vibrioferrin production by the food spoilage bacterium Pseudomonas fragi', FEMS Microbiology Letters, 365, (6) pp. 1-27. ISSN 0378-1097 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnx279 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Tamplin M Tweet
2017	Dewi FR, Stanley R, Powell SM, Burke CM, 'Application of electrolysed oxidising water as a sanitiser to extend the shelf-life of seafood products: a review', Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54, (5) pp. 1321-1332. ISSN 0022-1155 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13197-017-2577-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Stanley R; Burke CM Tweet
2017	Mengesha WK, Gill WM, Powell SM, Evans KJ, Barry KM, 'A study of selected factors affecting efficacy of compost tea against several fungal pathogens of potato', Journal of Applied Microbiology, 123, (3) pp. 732-747. ISSN 1364-5072 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jam.13530 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Mengesha WK; Gill WM; Evans KJ; Barry KM Tweet
2017	Mengesha WK, Powell SM, Evans KJ, Barry KM, 'Diverse microbial communities in non-aerated compost teas suppress bacterial wilt', World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 33 Article 49. ISSN 0959-3993 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11274-017-2212-y [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 15 Co-authors: Mengesha WK; Evans KJ; Barry KM Tweet
2017	Phung SC, Cabot JM, Macka M, Powell SM, Guijt RM, et al., 'Isotachophoretic fluorescence in situ hybridization of intact bacterial cells', Analytical Chemistry, 89, (12) pp. 6513-6520. ISSN 0003-2700 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b00598 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 15 Co-authors: Phung SC; Cabot JM; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore M Tweet
2017	Stanborough T, Fegan N, Powell SM, Tamplin M, Chandry PS, 'Insight into the Genome of Brochothrix thermosphacta, a Problematic Meat Spoilage Bacterium', Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 83, (5) Article e02786-16. ISSN 1098-5336 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1128/AEM.02786-16 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 43Web of Science - 40 Co-authors: Tamplin M Tweet
2016	Churchill OJ, Fernandez-Piquer J, Powell SM, Tamplin ML, 'Microbial and sensorial models for head-on and gutted (HOG) Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) stored from 0 to 15 °C', Food Microbiology, 57 pp. 144-150. ISSN 0740-0020 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2016.02.006 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Fernandez-Piquer J; Tamplin ML Tweet
2015	Feng S, Powell SM, Wilson R, Bowman JP, 'Proteomic insight into functional changes of proteorhodopsin-containing bacterial species Psychroflexus torquis under different illumination and salinity levels', Journal of Proteome Research, 14, (9) pp. 3848-3858. ISSN 1535-3893 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5b00241 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Wilson R; Bowman JP Tweet
2015	Mumford KA, Powell SM, Rayner JL, Hince G, Snape I, et al., 'Evaluation of a permeable reactive barrier to capture and degrade hydrocarbon contaminants', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22, (16) pp. 12298-12308. ISSN 0944-1344 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-4438-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 22 Tweet
2015	Phung SC, Nai YH, Macka M, Powell SM, Guijt RM, et al., 'Counter-pressure-assisted ITP with electrokinetic injection under field-amplified conditions for bacterial analysis', Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 407, (23) pp. 6995-7002. ISSN 1618-2642 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-8838-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Phung SC; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore MC Tweet
2015	Powell SM, Ratkowsky DA, Tamplin ML, 'Predictive model for the growth of spoilage bacteria on modified atmosphere packaged Atlantic salmon produced in Australia', Food Microbiology, 47 pp. 111-115. ISSN 0740-0020 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2014.12.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Ratkowsky DA; Tamplin ML Tweet
2015	Richardson EL, King CK, Powell SM, 'The use of microbial gene abundance in the development of fuel remediation guidelines in polar soils', Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, 11, (2) pp. 235-241. ISSN 1551-3777 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/ieam.1580 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2014	Bramley-Alves J, Wasley J, King CK, Powell S, Robinson SA, 'Phytoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminants in subantarctic soils: an effective management option', Journal of Environmental Management, 142 pp. 60-69. ISSN 0301-4797 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.04.019 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 44Web of Science - 40 Tweet
2014	Feng S, Powell SM, Wilson R, Bowman JP, 'Extensive gene acquisition in the extremely psychrophilic bacterial species Psychroflexus torquis and the link to sea-ice ecosystem specialism', Genome Biology and Evolution, 6, (1) pp. 133-148. ISSN 1759-6653 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evt209 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 35Web of Science - 32 Co-authors: Feng S; Wilson R; Bowman JP Tweet
2014	Milne D, Powell SM, 'Limited microbial growth in Atlantic salmon packed in a modified atmosphere', Food Control, 42 pp. 29-33. ISSN 0956-7135 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.01.035 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Milne D Tweet
2013	Feng S, Powell SM, Wilson R, Bowman JP, 'Light-stimulated growth of proteorhodopsin-bearing sea-ice psychrophile Psychroflexus torquis is salinity dependent', The ISME Journal, 7, (11) pp. 2206-2213. ISSN 1751-7362 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ismej.2013.97 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 42 Co-authors: Wilson R; Bowman JP Tweet
2013	Phung SC, Nai YH, Powell SM, Macka M, Breadmore MC, 'Rapid and sensitive microbial analysis by capillary isotachophoresis with continuous electrokinetic injection under field amplified conditions', Electrophoresis, 34, (11) pp. 1657-1662. ISSN 0173-0835 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/elps.201200479 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Phung SC; Nai YH; Macka M; Breadmore MC Tweet
2013	Powell SM, Chapman CC, Bermudes M, Tamplin ML, 'Dynamics of seawater bacterial communities in a shellfish hatchery', Microbial Ecology, 66, (2) pp. 245-256. ISSN 0095-3628 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00248-013-0183-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Tamplin ML Tweet
2012	Nai YH, Powell SM, Breadmore MC, 'Capillary electrophoretic system of ribonucleic acid molecules', Journal of Chromatography A, 1267 pp. 2-9. ISSN 0021-9673 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2012.08.017 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Nai YH; Breadmore MC Tweet
2012	Nai YH, Zemb O, Gutierrez-Zamora M-L, Manefield M, Powell SM, et al., 'Capillary electrophoresis ribosomal RNA single-stranded conformation polymorphism: a new approach for characterization of low-diversity microbial communities', Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 404, (6-7) pp. 1897-1906. ISSN 1618-2642 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00216-012-6268-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Nai YH; Breadmore MC Tweet
2012	Powell SM, Chapman CC, Bermudes M, Tamplin ML, 'Use of a blocking primer allows selective amplification of bacterial DNA from microalgae cultures', Journal of Microbiological Methods, 90, (3) pp. 211-213. ISSN 0167-7012 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2012.05.007 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Tamplin ML Tweet
2012	Powell SM, Palmer AS, Johnstone GJ, Snape I, Stark JS, et al., 'Benthic mats in Antarctica: biophysical coupling of sea-bed hypoxia and sediment communities', Polar Biology, 35, (1) pp. 107-116. ISSN 0722-4060 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00300-011-1043-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Palmer AS Tweet
2012	Powell SM, Tamplin ML, 'Microbial communities on Australian modified atmosphere packaged Atlantic salmon', Food Microbiology, 30, (1) pp. 226-232. ISSN 0740-0020 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2011.10.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 32Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Tamplin ML Tweet
2012	Tito NB, Rodemann T, Powell SM, 'Use of near infrared spectroscopy to predict microbial numbers on Atlantic salmon', Food Microbiology, 32, (2) pp. 431-436. ISSN 0740-0020 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2012.07.009 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 51Web of Science - 48 Co-authors: Tito NB; Rodemann T Tweet
2011	Woolfenden ENM, Hince G, Powell SM, Stark SC, Snape I, et al., 'The rate of removal and the compositional changes of diesel in Antarctic marine sediment', The Science of The Total Environment: An International Journal for Scientific Research Into The Environment and Its Relationship With Man, 410-411, (Online) pp. 205-216. ISSN 0048-9697 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.09.013 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2010	Powell S, Bowman JP, Ferguson SH, Snape I, 'The importance of soil characteristics to the structure of alkane-degrading bacterial communities on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island', Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 42, (11) pp. 2012-221. ISSN 0038-0717 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.07.027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 41 Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet
2010	Powell S, Stark JS, Snape E, Woolfenden ENM, Bowman JP, et al., 'Effects of diesel and lubricant oils on Antarctic benthic microbial communities over five years', Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 61, (2) pp. 119-127. ISSN 0948-3055 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/ame01441 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet
2007	Sicilliano SD, Wai M, Powell S, 'Evaluation of quantitative polymerase chain reaction to assess nosZ gene prevalence in mixed microbial communities', Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 53, (5) pp. 636-642. ISSN 0008-4166 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1139/W07-014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2006	Powell S, 'Bioremediation - Cleaning up the Antarctic', Nature - Research Highlights, 440, (2 March) pp. 5. ISSN 0028-0836 (2006) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] [eCite] [Details]
2006	Powell S, Ferguson SH, Bowman JP, Snape I, 'Using Real-Time PCR to Assess Changes in the Hydrocarbon-Degrading Microbial Community in Antarctic Soil During Bioremediation', Microbial Ecology, 52, (3) pp. 523-532. ISSN 0095-3628 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00248-006-9131-z [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 97Web of Science - 97 Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet
2006	Powell S, Ferguson SH, Snape I, Siciliano SD, 'Fertilization Stimulates Anaerobic Fuel Degradation of Antarctic Soils by Denitrifying Microorganisms', Environmental Science & Technology, 40, (6) pp. 2011-2017. ISSN 0013-936X (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es051818t [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 47Web of Science - 41 Tweet
2006	Powell S, Ma WK, Siciliano SD, 'Isolation of denitrifying bacteria from hydrocarbon-contaminated Antarctic soil', Polar Biology, 30, (1) pp. 69-74. ISSN 0722-4060 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00300-006-0161-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2005	Powell S, Riddle MJ, Snape I, Stark JS, 'Location and DGGE methodology can influence interpretation of field experimental studies on the response to hydrocarbons by Antarctic benthic microbial community', Antarctic Science, 17, (3) pp. 353-360. ISSN 0954-1020 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S0954102005002786 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2005	Powell S, Snape I, Bowman JP, Thompson BAW, Stark JS, et al., 'A comparison of the short term effects of diesel fuel and lubricant oils on Antarctic benthic microbial communities', Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 322, (1) pp. 53-65. ISSN 0022-0981 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2005.02.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Bowman JP; Thompson BAW; McCammon SA Tweet
2004	Powell S, Bowman JP, Snape I, 'Degradation of nonane by bacteria from Antarctic marine sediment', Polar Biology, 27, (10) pp. 573-578. ISSN 0722-4060 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00300-004-0639-8 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet
2003	Powell S, Bowman JP, Snape I, Stark JS, 'Microbial community variation in pristine and polluted nearshore Antarctic sediments', FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 45, (2) pp. 135-145. ISSN 0168-6496 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S0168-6496(03)00135-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 91Web of Science - 91 Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet

Chapter in Book

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2010	Powell S, 'Potential Use of Real-Time PCR to Assess Changes in the Microbial Population Structure and Function during Bioremediation of Polar Soils', Polar Microbiology : The Ecology, Biodiversity and Bioremediation Potential of Microorganisms in Extremely Cold Environments, CRC Press, Asmin K Bej, Jackie Aislabie and Ronald M Atlas (ed), New York USA, pp. 357-370. ISBN 978-1-4200-8384-2 (2010) [Research Book Chapter] [eCite] [Details]

Conference Publication

(20 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2021	Dewi FR, Powell SM, Stanley RA, 'The effects of pre-processing sanitation and modified atmosphere packaging on microbial growth in bulk packs of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fillets', Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Green Agro-industry and Bioeconomy, 25 August 2020, Virtual Conference, Online (Malang, Indonesia), pp. 012081. ISSN 1755-1315 (2021) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/733/1/012081 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Stanley RA Tweet
2017	Mengesha W, Powell S, Evans K, Barry K, 'Suppression of potato bacterial Wilt with non-aerated compost tea and factors which influence efficacy', Proceedings from Science Protecting Plant Health, 26-28 September 2017, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 51. (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mengesha W; Evans K; Barry K
2016	Acuna T, Powell S, Seen A, Herbert N, Haley S, et al., 'WIL in Science: Development of a generic unit for BSc students', Transforming Practice through Innovation and Partnerships, 7 December 2016, Launceston, Tasmania (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Acuna T; Seen A; Herbert N; Haley S; Kingsley R
2016	Botwright Acuna T, Gehling R, Herbert N, Haley S, Powell S, et al., 'Developing a faculty wide WIL program for science', Proceedings of the 2016 Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME), 28-30 September 2016, University of Queensland, pp. 11-12. ISBN 978-0-9871834-5-3 (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Botwright Acuna T; Gehling R; Herbert N; Haley S; Kingsley R; Seen A
2015	Phung SC, Nai YH, Macka M, Guijt RM, Powell SM, et al., 'Microfluidic isotachophoretic Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization of bacterial cells', 19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, 25-29 October 2015, Korea (2015) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Phung SC; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore MC
2015	Tamplin ML, Kaur M, Powell S, Bowman JP, 'Metagenomics reveals microbial communities in vacuum-packed meats', International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, 25-28 July 2015, Portland, USA (2015) [Plenary Presentation] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Tamplin ML; Kaur M; Bowman JP
2014	Mengesha WK, Powell S, Evans K, Barry KM, 'Evaluation of compost teas from matured agricultural waste, vermicompost and solid municipal waste composts to suppress bacterial wilt of potato', Australasian Soilborne Disease Symposium 2014, 10-13 November 2014, Hobart, Australia, pp. 2. (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mengesha WK; Evans K; Barry KM
2014	Smith GG, Poole A, King P, Battaglene S, Powell S, et al., 'Surface biomaterials tested as inhibitors of bacterial biofilms in spiny lobster culture', World Aquaculture 2014, 7-11 June 2014, Adelaide, Australia (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Smith GG; Battaglene S
2014	Smith GG, Poole AJ, King P, de Nys R, Fitzgibbon Q, et al., 'Can larval culture vessel surfaces influence the diversity of bacterial biofilms in spiny lobster culture?', Proceedings 10th ICWL, May 18-23 2014, Cancun Mexico, pp. 64. (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Smith GG; Fitzgibbon Q; Battaglene SC
2013	Evans KJ, Percy A, Mengesha WK, Barry KM, Powell S, 'Status and future of compost tea in horticulture', 29th International Horticultural Congress 2014, 17-24 August 2014, Brisbane, Australia (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Evans KJ; Mengesha WK; Barry KM
2013	Feng S, Bowman JP, Powell S, Wilson RR, 'The light-driven proton pump proteorhodopsin promotes growth of sea-ice psychrophile during salinity stress', The Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting, 7-10 July 2013, Adelaide, South Australia (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Feng S; Bowman JP; Wilson RR
2013	Feng S, Powell S, Wilson RK, Bowman JP, 'Genomic and proteomic insights of enhanced growth of a sea-ice psychrophile Psychroflexus torquis by proteorhodopsin pohotorophy during salinity stress', First EMBO Conference on Aquatic Microbial Ecology: SAME13, 8-13 September 2013, Stresa, Italy (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Feng S; Wilson RK; Bowman JP
2013	Feng S, Powell S, Wilson RR, Bowman JP, 'Light stimulated growth of proteorhodopsin bearing sea-ice psychrophile Psychroflexus torquis is salinity-dependent', Strategic Science in Antarctica 2013 Conference, 24-28 June 2013, Hobart, Australia (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Feng S; Wilson RR; Bowman JP
2013	Richardson L, Powell S, King C, 'Microbial functional genes can be used as indicators of soil health in response to fuel spills in Antarctica', Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference 2013, 24-26 June 2013, Hobart, Tasmania (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Richardson L
2012	Powell S, Ferguson S, Bowman JP, Snape I, 'Links between hydrocarbon-degrading microbial communities and soil characteristics on Macquarie Island', Australian and New Zealand Soil Science Conference 2012, 2-7 December 2012, Hobart, Tasmania (2012) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bowman JP
2012	Shi Feng, Powell S, Bowman JP, 'A novel proterhodopsin bearing Flavobacterium species from an Antarctic saline lake', Proceedings of Flavobacterium 2012, 5-7 June 2012, Turku, Finland, pp. 1-8. (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bowman JP Tweet
2011	Maynard B, Taylor R, Glencross B, Bowman JP, Powell S, et al., 'Microarray characterisation of summer gut sndrome (SGS) in Atlantic Salmon', Australasian Scientific Conference on Aquatic Animal Health, 5-8th July 2011, Cairns, Australia (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bowman JP
2010	Chapman Christopher, Powell S, Bermudes M, Bowman JP, Tamplin ML, 'Microbial Communities within an Oyster Hatchery', Proceedings of the Australasian Aquaculture 2010 International Conference and Trade Show, 23-26 May 2010, Hobart, Tasmania (2010) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bowman JP; Tamplin ML
2003	Powell S, Thompson B, Stark JS, Bowman JP, Snape I, et al., 'Short term effects of four different oils on Antarctic benthic microbial communities', Abstracts from the SETAC/ASE Asia Pacific 2003 Conference, September 2003, Christchurch, New Zealand, pp. 1. (2003) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bowman JP
2002	Powell S, Ferguson SH, Franzmann PD, Snape I, Bowman JP, 'Effect of temperature on Antarctic soil microbial populations involved in hydrocarbon biodegradation', Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference Contaminants in Freezing Ground, 14-18 April 2002, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 113-114. (2002) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bowman JP

Contract Report, Consultant's Report

(2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2014	Powell SM, Tamplin ML, 'Seafood molecular biologist: mapping microbial communities in seafood production and processing environments to improve targeting intervention strategies', Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre, 2008/768 (2014) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Tamplin ML
2010	Powell S, 'Development of Near Infra-Red Method to Detect and Control Microbial Spoilage', Australian Seafood CRC, 2009/766 ASCRC (2010) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details]

Year

Citation

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2014

Powell SM, Tamplin ML, 'Seafood molecular biologist: mapping microbial communities in seafood production and processing environments to improve targeting intervention strategies', Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre, 2008/768 (2014) [Contract Report]

[eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Tamplin ML

2010

Powell S, 'Development of Near Infra-Red Method to Detect and Control Microbial Spoilage', Australian Seafood CRC, 2009/766 ASCRC (2010) [Contract Report]

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Thesis

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2004	Powell S, 'Molecular Microbial Ecology of Contaminated Marine Sediment near Casey Station, Antarctica' (2004) [PhD] [eCite] [Details]

Other Public Output

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2016	Acuna TL, Seen AJ, Herbert N, Powell S, Gehling R, et al., 'Unifying WIL in Science at the University of Tasmania', WIL in Science: Leadership for WIL Final Report 2016, Australian Council of Deans of Science, pp. 29-31. (2016) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Acuna TL; Seen AJ; Herbert N; Gehling R; Kingsley R; Haley S

Year

Citation

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2016

Acuna TL, Seen AJ, Herbert N, Powell S, Gehling R, et al., 'Unifying WIL in Science at the University of Tasmania', WIL in Science: Leadership for WIL Final Report 2016, Australian Council of Deans of Science, pp. 29-31. (2016) [Government or Industry Research]

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Co-authors: Acuna TL; Seen AJ; Herbert N; Gehling R; Kingsley R; Haley S

Grants & Funding

Funding Summary

Number of grants

Total funding

$2,684,631

Projects

Automated Sensors for a wetland in a box (2022 - 2025)$478,589

Description: Globally, and particularly in Australia, water supply and water pollution is one of the most critical constraints to ourhealth and growth. This project seeks to validate a new portable remediation system suitable for deployment atregional locations through the integration and development of advanced sensors. We aim to develop the worldsfirst completely integrated platform for monitoring both water chemistry and microbiology to provide near-real-timeinformation regarding the quality of the remediated water. We expect this to improve the availability of regionalwater resources by providing a low-cost remediation solution with integrated monitoring to provide assurances ofmeeting the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling (2006).
Funding: Australian Research Council ($478,589)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Breadmore MC; Powell S; Amuno RM; Pantelic L
Period: 2022 - 2025
Grant Reference: LP210100343

Smelling soil: eNose development (TIA led) (2022 - 2024)$494,647

Description: This proposal continues the development of the soil health eNose that was initially funded by the Soil CRC for 21 months. The first project provided some evidence that the eNose detects signals from the soil that are related to soil biological activity. In this project the eNose device and associated data analytics will be further developed and tested against data collected in a currently funded TIA field site.
Funding: CRC for High Performance Soils Ltd ($494,647)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Powell S; Mohammed CL; Hardie MA; Young P; Swarts ND; Kang BH; Cahoon SC; Edwards SJ
Period: 2022 - 2024

Smelling soil (2019 - 2020)$299,709

Description: Healthy soil microbial communities are essential for high performing soils, however there is currently a lack of rapid in field testing techniques which can evaluate the status of a soil microbial community. We can equate the health of soils to mainly microbial activity, but diversity also plays a role in terms of health stability (or resilience). eNose profile changes could be most useful if equated to changes in diversity and activity. Current thinking is that there needs to be at an optimal level for maximal resilience - a Goldilocks type arrangement. By monitoring the gases emitted by the soil microbial community an assessment of both activity and diversity may be made. The tool could provide real time data permitting both long term monitoring and assessment of management practices (i.e. tilling, fertilisation, irrigation) on soil microbial health.
Funding: CRC for High Performance Soils Ltd ($299,709)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Powell S; Mohammed CL; Hardie MA; Evans KJ; Corkrey SR; Bowman JP
Period: 2019 - 2020

B. cereus in Australian dairy products and their risks (2018)$19,917

Description: Dairy Food Safety Victoria is a member of the Food Safety Centre and we have undertaken a number of projects for them related to dairy safety. In turn they have invested in student projects (e.g., Zoe Bartlett Hons). DFSV hope to increase the value of the investments already being made at FSC in B. cereus research. Results will be publishable and DFSV would support and actively encourage publication of results.
Funding: Dairy Food Safety Victoria ($19,917)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross T; Powell S
Year: 2018

Lab-on-a-chip system for microbial contamination (2018 - 2020)$257,689

Description: The objective of this project is to develop a method for the rapid (within 5 min) detection of specific microorganisms on carcasses and surfaces in red meat processing facilities
Funding: Australian Meat Processor Corporation Ltd ($257,689)
Scheme: Grant-Australian Meat Processor Corporation
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Breadmore MC; Powell S; Macka M; Guijt RM
Period: 2018 - 2020

Investigating opportunities to influence gastrointestinal microbiota in farmed Atlantic salmon and potential microbiome associated practices to improve health and productivity (2017 - 2020)$45,000

Description: In summary the project is PhD candidate research that will answer questions relating to gut microbiome to Atlantic salmon health and production. The salmon industry is Tasmanias single largest agri-sector. The value of salmon output was $531 million out of $1840 total farm/beach-gate proceeds (2013/2014 DPIPWE). Salmon production issues currently are a persistent issue in the industry in some sites, especially warmer water south east Tasmanian leases. Thus production issues have come to a head especially with the controversy related to Macquarie Harbour, which suffers from nutrient pollution issues (unlike sites through the Channel and coastal SE Tasmania). The industry is becoming increasingly interested in deeper research in the matters surrounding how gut microbiomes, feed digestion, growth performance and environmental conditions intersect. Optimisation of management in changing conditions requires knowledge in this areas especially in order to avoid reliance on antibiotic mitigation strategies. The project leader has now worked in the area for a number of years and is developing by degrees and international reputation in the area. This is in collaboration with a team at CSIRO (and colleagues at the University of the Sunshine Coast) who are also involved in salmon research, especially salmon breeding. The main questions fit within a PhD program but is multidisciplinary as it involves not just microbiology but also aquaculture science, nutrition, and fish physiology and genetics. This is a complex area where several factors intersect to complicate causal relationships, however research is vital for the future of the industry in terms of growth, sustainability and viability.
Funding: CSIRO-Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation ($21,000); Tassal Ltd ($24,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Bowman JP; Powell S
Period: 2017 - 2020

Tassal shelf life of fresh salmon (2017 - 2018)$45,000

Description: The research will determine the impacts of novel combinations of sanitation, packaging and storage conditions that in combination may extend the sensory shelf life of bulk salmon fillets where modified atmosphere alone is not sufficient to preserve quality.
Funding: Tassal Operations Pty Ltd ($45,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Stanley RA; Powell S; Milne DC
Period: 2017 - 2018

Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities (2017 - 2018)$139,754

Description: The objective of this work is to enable potato growers to increase productivity by providing them with the knowledge of what constitutes healthy soil and what the current best practices are for improving soil health. The project will provide an independent and comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge of factors influencing agricultural soil health specifically for the potato industry. This will form the basis of a plan to guide future investment in improving soil health in the potato industry and the production of materials to assist growers to make informed decisions for improving their productivity and sustainability.
Funding: Horticulture Innovation Australia ($139,754)
Scheme: Grant-General Call
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Tegg RS; Powell S; Wilson CR; McPhee JE; Hinton SJ; Dean GJ
Period: 2017 - 2018

A scientific trial to measure the in-paddock and economic benefits of bio-fumigation on soil health, and on disease pest and weed levels on a range of annual crops under Tasmanian conditions (2016 - 2019)$150,430

Description: This bio-fumigation project will run over three growing seasons at a site located within the Forthside Research Station. This trial's aim will be to provide proof of concept of the initial benefits and then the cumulative effect of using bio-fumigation treatments over a three year period.
Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($150,430)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Tegg RS; Wilson CR; Powell S; Doyle RB
Period: 2016 - 2019

Effect of pH changes on marine biofilm communities (2015)$6,200

Description: This project will examine the effects of lowered pH on biofilm microbial communities using high throughput sequencing technologies.
Funding: Australian Academy of Science ($6,200)
Scheme: Grant-Thomas Davies Research Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Powell S
Year: 2015

The effect of processing technologies on microbial populations impacting the shelf life of meat (2015 - 2017)$90,000

Funding: CSIRO-Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation ($90,000)
Scheme: Scholarship-Postgraduate
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Bowman JP; Powell S
Period: 2015 - 2017

Changes in microbial community function during bioremediation (2012 - 2013)$5,832

Description: The project will use quantitative PCR (real-time PCR) to measure the level of genes associated with soil nutrient and biodegradation processes in samples from the dose-response experiment. An initial screening by standard (end-point) PCR will be carried out to determine which genes can be detected in clean soil and soil from biopiles and a subset will be measured quantitatively. The results of the initial screening and six qPCR assays for the dose-response experiment will be provided.
Funding: Australian Antarctic Division ($5,832)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Powell S
Period: 2012 - 2013

Addressing causes of early mortality in hatchery produced Southern Bluefin Tuna larvae (2012)$14,220

Funding: Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre ($14,220)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre
Research Team: Powell S; Tamplin ML
Year: 2012

Development of Near Infra-Red Method to Detect and Control Microbial Spoilage Communities on Salmon (2010)$10,000

Funding: Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre ($10,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Powell S; Tamplin ML
Year: 2010

Seafood Molecular Biologist Mapping Microbial Communities in Seafood Production and Processing Environments to Improve Targetting Intervention Strategies (2009 - 2014)$437,501

Funding: Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre ($437,501)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Tamplin ML; Powell S
Period: 2009 - 2014

A New Method for Characterisation of Antarctic Microbial Communities (2008 - 2011)$72,137

Funding: Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($72,137)
Scheme: Grant-Australian Antarctic Science
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Breadmore MC; Manefield M; Powell S
Period: 2008 - 2011

Development of an Artificial Living Sediment to Study the Effects of Metal Contamination in Antarctic Marine Ecosystems (2007)$26,700

Funding: Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($26,700)
Scheme: Grant-Australian Antarctic Science
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Maher B; Eggins S; Ellwood M; King C; Palmer AS; Powell S; Riddle M; Snape I; Stark JS
Year: 2007

Pathways of Alkane Biodegradation in Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Soils and Sediments (2005 - 2008)$88,950

Funding: Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($88,950)
Scheme: Grant-Australian Antarctic Science
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Bowman JP; Powell S
Period: 2005 - 2008

The Role of Denitrifying Bacteria in the Biodegradation of Diesel Hydrocarbons in Antarctic Soils (2005)$2,356

Funding: British Antarctic Survey ($2,356)
Scheme: Grant-Trans-Antarctic Assoc
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Bowman JP; Powell S
Year: 2005

Research Supervision

Shane has co-supervised several doctoral candidates with colleagues within Tasmanian Institute Agriculture (TIA), other schools at the University of Tasmania and with colleagues from other research institutions (CSIRO) and industry.

Current

Completed

Current

Degree	Title	Commenced
PhD	Impact of cover crops on soil health parameters in Australian vegetable farming systems	2018
PhD	Understanding Kefir Production	2018
PhD	Lab-On-A-Chip System For Microbial Contamination	2018
PhD	Diversity and Function in Cover Crops	2020

Completed

Degree	Title	Completed
PhD	Quantitative Description of Interactions among a Meat Bacterial Spoilage Community Candidate: Kaniz Mohsina	2020
PhD	Shelf-life Extension of Atlantic Salmon Fillets Candidate: Fera Roswita Dewi	2020
PhD	Risk Assessment of Norovirus on Shellfish from Indonesian Markets Candidate: Radestya Triwibowo	2019
PhD	Assessing the Risk of Histamine from the Indonesian Salted-Boiled Fish (Pindang) Candidate: Novalia Rachmawati	2019
PhD	A Study of Key Meat Spoilage Bacteria Candidate: Tamsyn Stanborough	2018
PhD	Evaluation of Non-aerated Compost Teas for Suppression of Potato Diseases Candidate: Wossen Kebede Mengesha	2017
PhD	Isotachophoresis of Bacterial Cells Candidate: Sui Ching Phung	2017
PhD	Is Proteorhodopsin a General Light-driven Stress Adaptation System for Survival in Cold Environments? Candidate: Shi Feng	2014
PhD	Capillary Electrophoresis of Ribosomal RNA for Characterisation of Microbial Communities Candidate: Yi Heng Nai	2013
PhD	Investigation into the Microbiological Causes of Epizootics of Pacific Oyster Larvae (Crassostrea gigas) in Commercial Production Candidate: Christopher Charles Chapman	2012