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Shane Powell
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Lecturer
Room 455, Life Sciences Building, Sandy Bay Campus
+61 3 6226 6286 (phone)
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
View more on Dr Shane Powell in WARP
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 (060504)
- Environmental Management (050205)
- Food Packaging, Preservation and Safety (090804)
Research Objectives
- Expanding Knowledge in the Environmental Sciences (970105)
- Food Safety (920406)
- Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Marine Environments (960507)
Publications
Shane has published across a number of disciplines related to food and environmental microbiology.
Total publications
61
Highlighted publications
(6 outputs)| Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Phung SC; Cabot JM; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore M | |
| 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 - 14Web of Science - 13 Co-authors: Tamplin M | |
| 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: Web of Science - 5 | |
| 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 - 34Web of Science - 31 Co-authors: Wilson R; Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 35Web of Science - 30 Co-authors: Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 38Web of Science - 34 |
Journal Article
(37 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - 9Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Tamplin M | |
| 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 - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Tamplin M | |
| 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 - 3Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Mengesha WK; Gill WM; Evans KJ; Barry KM | |
| 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 - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Phung SC; Cabot JM; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore M | |
| 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 - 14Web of Science - 13 Co-authors: Tamplin M | |
| 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 - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Stanley R; Burke CM | |
| 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 - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Mengesha WK; Evans KJ; Barry KM | |
| 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 - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Fernandez-Piquer J; Tamplin ML | |
| 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 - 15Web of Science - 15 | |
| 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 - 7Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Wilson R; Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Ratkowsky DA; Tamplin ML | |
| 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: Web of Science - 5 | |
| 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 - 6Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Phung SC; Macka M; Guijt RM; Breadmore MC | |
| 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 - 28Web of Science - 28 | |
| 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 - 21Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Feng S; Wilson R; Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 17Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Milne D | |
| 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 - 34Web of Science - 31 Co-authors: Wilson R; Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 18Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Phung SC; Nai YH; Macka M; Breadmore MC | |
| 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 - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Tamplin ML | |
| 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 - 8 Co-authors: Nai YH; Breadmore MC | |
| 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 - 4Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Tamplin ML | |
| 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 - 6Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Palmer AS | |
| 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 - 26Web of Science - 25 Co-authors: Tamplin ML | |
| 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 - 30Web of Science - 28 Co-authors: Tito NB; Rodemann T | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 5Web of Science - 5 | |
| 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 - 35Web of Science - 30 Co-authors: Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 6Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Bowman JP | |
| 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 | |
| 2006 | Powell S, 'Bioremediation - Cleaning up the Antarctic', Nature - Research Highlights, 440, (2 March) pp. 5. ISSN 0028-0836 (2006) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] | |
| 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 - 82Web of Science - 83 Co-authors: Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 38Web of Science - 34 | |
| 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 - 6Web of Science - 5 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 28Web of Science - 23 Co-authors: Bowman JP; Thompson BAW; McCammon SA | |
| 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 - 14Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Bowman JP | |
| 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 - 87Web of Science - 86 Co-authors: Bowman JP |
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] |
Conference Publication
(19 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 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] Co-authors: Mengesha W; Evans K; Barry K | |
| 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] Co-authors: Botwright Acuna T; Gehling R; Herbert N; Haley S; Kingsley R; Seen A | |
| 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] Co-authors: Acuna T; Seen A; Herbert N; Haley S; Kingsley R | |
| 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] Co-authors: Bowman JP | |
| 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] |
Thesis
(1 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Powell S, 'Molecular Microbial Ecology of Contaminated Marine Sediment near Casey Station, Antarctica' (2004) [PhD] |
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] Co-authors: Acuna TL; Seen AJ; Herbert N; Gehling R; Kingsley R; Haley S |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
17
Total funding
$1,711,395
Projects
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 Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment ($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 Catherine; 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 the School of Land and Food, other schools at the University of Tasmania and with colleagues from other research institutions (CSIRO) and industry.
Current
6
Completed
7
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Shelf-life Extension of Atlantic Salmon Fillets | 2015 |
| PhD | Risk Assessment of Norovirus on Shellfish from Indonesian Markets | 2015 |
| PhD | Modelling the Development of Complex Microbial Communities in Food Environments | 2015 |
| 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 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |