Rolf has a background in Natural Resource Management focusing on Koala ecology, conservation, education, ethics and history through his work with Koala Research - CQ (School of Health, Medical and Applied Science at CQUniversity). His PhD research modelled koala roadkill blackspots and involved radio-tracking and handling of koalas, disease and diet studies. Rolf has more than 25 years’ experience in wildlife and vegetation studies, in Victoria (Vic) and Queensland (Qld). He has also been a high school teacher of senior mathematics and science in both states and is now pursuing his combined passions of research and teaching by working in CQU’s STEPS program within the School of Access Education.
Supervisions:
Graduate Certificate in Research (Associate supervisor) - J. Maier (2022/23). Comparative analysis of the impact of conservation status on planning and environment regulations in Queensland and Victoria.
Honours (Supervisor) - C. Geddes (2022/23). Can utilising a citizen science approach add valuable scientific data, and make a meaningful impact, to scientific research and environmental decision making? A koala monitoring case study.
PhD (Associate supervisor) - P. Bwye (2022 - ). distribution and health status of koalas in Central Queensland.
University of Bonn (Germany)
University of Ballarat (Victoria) now Federation University
Central Queensland University
Central Queensland University
2021- Dean's (SAE) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER (Early Career)
Schlagloth, R.; Hewson, M. & Santamaria, F. (2022). Koala Survey at Adair cattle property (near Sarina) Report to the Fitzroy Basin Association & CSIRO. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R.; Hewson, M. & Santamaria, F. (2022). CLARKE-CONNORS RANGE KOALA PROTECTION PROJECT Koala Survey for Landholders Final project report February 2022. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R.; Hewson, M. & Santamaria, F. (2021). CLARKE-CONNORS RANGE KOALA PROTECTION PROJECT Koala Survey for Landholders Draft project report December 2021. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R. (2018). Managing Central Queensland’s Clarke Connors Range koala population. Predicting future koala-road kill hotspots. Koala Research Project – Eton Range Realignment. Koala Research – CQ, Central Queensland University.
Schlagloth, R., Mitchell, D. and Rhodes, J. (2008). Use of Blue Gum Plantations by Koalas. A report to stakeholders in the plantation industry.
Schlagloth, R., Thomson, H. and Mitchell, (2006). Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management for Ballarat City Council (Part 1- The Plan, part 2 – resource document)
Schlagloth, R., Callaghan, J., Thomson, H. and Mitchell, (2006). Draft Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management for Ballarat City Council (Part 1- The Plan, part 2 – resource document)
Schlagloth, R. and Santamaria, F. (2001). Koala Survey for Ballarat. Report on an extensive survey of ratepayers’ attitude to, and experiences with, koala conservation. City of Ballarat / Australian Koala Foundation.
Prevett, P. T., Pope, R., Smithyman, S., & Schlagloth, R. (1995). Interaction between Koalas and Roads on the Midland Highway and Western Freeway in Victoria: University of Ballarat.
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
Ecology - Terrestrial Ecology
Environmental Science and Management - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Environmental Knowledge
Environmental Science and Management - Environmental Education and Extension
Environmental Science and Management - Wildlife and Habitat Management
Historical Studies - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History
Historical Studies - Australian History (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History)