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Dr Simon Hills BSc, MSc, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Zoology and Ecology

School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences

 The overarching theme of my research is understanding the composition, distribution and evolutionary history of New Zealand’s unique ecosystems. My primary focus is the rich, and largely endemic, marine mollusc fauna. However, I apply my broadly ranging expertise in genomics, ecology and evolutionary biology, to a diverse range of research topics involving New Zealand’s biodiversity, both native and exotic. As a Māori (Ngati Porou) scientist, I am increasingly focused on research collaborations with iwi/hapu. These projects generally involve working with Māori communities to build capacity and generate data that will inform enhanced kaitiakitanga.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 86231
    Location: 1.36, AgHort Block A
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - Massey University (2000)
  • Master of Science - Massey University (2004)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2010)

Prizes and Awards

  • Recipient of a 2017 Massey University Strategic Research Excellence Fund, Maori Researchers' Award. - Massey University (2018)
  • Te Tipu Pūtaiao Post-doctoral Fellowship - Foundation for Research Science and Technology (Now MBIE) (2011)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Systematics, specation, biodiversity and community ecology of New Zealand marine molluscs

Genomics of New Zealand native and taonga species

New Zealand marine ecology

Integration across evolutionary biology, ecology and paleontology

Thematics

Resource Development and Management

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Animal Systematics and Taxonomy (060301): Biogeography and Phylogeography (060302): Biological Sciences (060000): Ecology (060200):
Environmental Monitoring (050206): Environmental Science and Management (050200): Environmental Sciences (050000):
Evolutionary Biology (060300): Genetics (060400): Genomics (060408): Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology) (060205): Molecular Evolution (060409): Phylogeny and Comparative Analysis (060309): Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics (060411)

Keywords

phylogenetics and systematics

molecular rate and divergence time inference

population genetics, demografic inference and phylogeography

integration of molecular and paleontological data

New Zealand marine molluscs

genomics and high through-put sequencing 

Invertebrate genomics

Research Projects

Completed Projects

Project Title: He Tatai Whenua: A Te Ao Maori landscape classification

Our research will synthesize a Te Ao Maori landscape classification that can be directly integrated with existing geographical information systems (GIS). We will produce the first indigenous peoples, or Maori metric based Landscape Classification for New Zealand. Despite Maori expert elicitation, or interpretation, of landscape features being well recognised, coherent representation and display of this knowledge is significantly underdeveloped. Data of this kind is still treated as anecdotal or qualitative and, as a result, lacks impact in environmental management and decision-making. In stark contrast, the underlying descriptors and datasets used to classify NZ's environment for decision-making are all displayed in advanced GIS systems utilising cutting edge technology (e.g. geology (Qmap), soils (SMap), bio-diversity (Landcover Database/LENZ), and land use/capability (NZ Land Resource Inventory)). Many of the fundamental methods used to create these datasets are based on frameworks and criteria created through quasi-quantitative methods with no inclusion or recognition of matauranga Maori. This will be achieved through three components: 1. Development of Maori landscape classification criteria based on matauranga Maori, tikanga, kaitiakitanga and tohu taiao from leading Maori academics and Iwi partners 2. Generation of the first Maori Landscape Classification GIS (MLC-GIS) and database using new IT, GIS, remote sensing techniques and mathematical methods to visualise landscapes based on the developed criteria 3. Application of the MLC-GIS alongside existing environmental databases in new catchment management strategies Our research will use the Manawatu catchment to develop the protocols required to extend the proposed Maori Landscape Classification GIS to the whole of NZ. Globally this will be the first time such a dataset will be created. Additionally, new geospatial visualisation methods will be developed that will have significant impact.
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Date Range: 2017 - 2022

Funding Body: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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Project Title: Monitoring the environmental effects of 1080 pest control in the Southern Horopito area

Date Range: 2016 - 2018

Funding Body: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Project Team:

Project Title: Connect Tairawhiti

Date Range: 2016 - 2018

Funding Bodies: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Eastland Energy Community Trust

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Research Outputs

Journal

Liggins, L., Arranz, V., Braid, HE., Carmelet-Rescan, D., Elleouet, J., Egorova, E., . . . Stewart, LC. (2022). The future of molecular ecology in Aotearoa New Zealand: an early career perspective. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 52(S1), 92-115
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S.
Undin, M., Lockhart, PJ., Hills, SFK., & Castro, I. (2020). Genetic Rescue and the Plight of Ponui Hybrids. Frontiers in Conservation Science. 1
[Journal article]Authored by: Castro, I., Hills, S., Lockhart, P.
Undin, M., Lockhart, PJ., Hills, SFK., Armstrong, DP., & Castro, I. (2021). Mixed Mating in a Multi-Origin Population Suggests High Potential for Genetic Rescue in North Island Brown Kiwi, Apteryx mantelli. Frontiers in Conservation Science. 2
[Journal article]Authored by: Castro, I., Hills, S., Lockhart, P.
Jinadasa, R., Ghosh, S., Hills, S., Premalal, T., Atapattu, U., Fuward, M., . . . Dunowska, M. (2021). Genomic variability of canine parvoviruses from a selected population of dogs and cats in Sri Lanka. Pathogens. 10(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S.
Undin, M., Hills, SFK., Lockhart, PJ., & Castro, I. (2021). Gaps in genetic knowledge affect conservation management of kiwi (Apteryx) species. Ibis. 163(4), 1155-1174
[Journal article]Authored by: Castro, I., Hills, S., Lockhart, P.
Vaux, F., Gemmell, MR., Hills, SFK., Marshall, BA., Beu, AG., Crampton, JS., . . . Morgan-Richards, M. (2020). Lineage identification affects estimates of evolutionary mode in marine snails. Systematic Biology. 69(6), 1106-1121
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Gemmell, MR., Trewick, SA., Hills, SFK., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2020). Phylogenetic topology and timing of New Zealand olive shells are consistent with punctuated equilibrium. Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research. 58(1), 209-220
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Gemmell, MR., Trewick, SA., Crampton, JS., Vaux, F., Hills, SFK., Daly, EE., . . . Morgan-Richards, M. (2018). Genetic structure and shell shape variation within a rocky shore whelk suggest both diverging and constraining selection with gene flow. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 125(4), 827-843
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Vaux, F., Trewick, SA., Crampton, JS., Marshall, BA., Beu, AG., Hills, SFK., . . . Morgan-Richards, M. (2018). Evolutionary lineages of marine snails identified using molecular phylogenetics and geometric morphometric analysis of shells. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 127, 626-637
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Marshall, BA., Hills, SFK., & Vaux, F. (2018). A new species of Penion P. Fischer, 1884 from northern New Zealand (Mollusca: Neogastropoda: Buccinoidea). Molluscan Research. 38(4), 238-242
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S.
Vaux, F., Hills, SFK., Marshall, BA., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2018). Genome statistics and phylogenetic reconstructions for Southern Hemisphere whelks (Gastropoda: Buccinulidae). Data in Brief. 16, 172-181
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Vaux, F., Hills, SFK., Marshall, BA., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2017). A phylogeny of Southern Hemisphere whelks (Gastropoda: Buccinulidae) and concordance with the fossil record. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 114, 367-381
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Munday, JS., Dittmer, KE., Thomson, NA., Hills, SF., & Laurie, RE. (2017). Genomic characterisation of Felis catus papillomavirus type 5 with proposed classification within a new papillomavirus genus. Veterinary Microbiology. 207, 50-55
[Journal article]Authored by: Dittmer, K., Hills, S., Munday, J., Thomson, N.
Stasiak, K., Dunowska, M., Hills, SF., & Rola, J. (2017). Genetic characterization of equid herpesvirus type 1 from cases of abortion in Poland. Archives of Virology. 162(8), 2329-2335
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S.
Morgan-Richards, M., Hills, SFK., Biggs, PJ., & Trewick, SA. (2016). Sticky genomes: Using NGS evidence to test hybrid speciation hypotheses. PLoS ONE. 11(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Munday, JS., Vaatstra, BL., Dunowska, M., Laurie, RE., & Hills, S. (2016). Genomic characterization of a novel Epsilonpapillomavirus associated with pigmented papillomas in a red deer (Cervus elaphus). Virus Genes. 52(5), 633-639
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S., Munday, J.
Munday, JS., Dunowska, M., Laurie, RE., & Hills, S. (2016). Genomic characterisation of canine papillomavirus type 17, a possible rare cause of canine oral squamous cell carcinoma. Veterinary Microbiology. 182, 135-140
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S., Munday, J.
Ohneiser, SA., Hills, SF., Cave, NJ., Passmore, D., & Dunowska, M. (2015). Canine parvoviruses in New Zealand form a monophyletic group distinct from the viruses circulating in other parts of the world. Veterinary Microbiology. 178(3-4), 190-200
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S.
Munday, JS., Thomson, N., Dunowska, M., Knight, CG., Laurie, RE., & Hills, S. (2015). Corrigendum to 'Genomic characterisation of the feline sarcoid-associated papillomavirus and proposed classification as Bos taurus papillomavirus type 14' [Vet. Microbiol. 177 (2015) 289-295] DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2015.03.019. Veterinary Microbiology. 180(1-2), 168
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S., Munday, J., Thomson, N.
Munday, JS., Thomson, N., Dunowska, M., Knight, CG., Laurie, RE., & Hills, S. (2014). Genomic characterisation of the feline sarcoid-associated papillomavirus and proposed classification as Bos taurus papillomavirus type 14. Veterinary Microbiology.
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S., Munday, J., Thomson, N.
Dunowska, M., Munday, JS., Laurie, RE., & Hills, SFK. (2014). Genomic characterisation of Felis catus papillomavirus 4, a novel papillomavirus detected in the oral cavity of a domestic cat. Virus Genes. 48(1), 111-119
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S., Munday, J.
Munday, JS., Dunowska, M., Hills, SF., & Laurie, RE. (2013). Genomic characterization of Felis catus papillomavirus-3: A novel papillomavirus detected in a feline Bowenoid in situ carcinoma. Veterinary Microbiology. 165(3-4), 319-325
[Journal article]Authored by: Dunowska, M., Hills, S., Munday, J.
Gibb, GC., & Hills, SFK. (2013). Intergenerational mutation rate does not equal long-term evolutionary substitution rate. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 110(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gibb, G., Hills, S.
Hills, SFK., Crampton, JS., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2012). DNA and Morphology Unite Two Species and 10 Million Year Old Fossils. PLoS ONE. 7(12)
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2011). Phylogenetic information of genes, illustrated with mitochondrial data from a genus of gastropod molluscs. BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY. 104(4), 770-785
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2011). Phylogenetic information of genes, illustrated with mitochondrial data from a genus of gastropod molluscs. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 104(4), 770-785
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Stevens, MI., & Gemmill, CEC. (2010). Molecular support for Pleistocene persistence of the continental Antarctic moss Bryum argenteum. Antarctic Science. 22(6), 721-726
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S.
McComish, BJ., Hills, SFK., Biggs, PJ., & Penny, D. (2010). Index-free de novo assembly and deconvolution of mixed mitochondrial genomes. Genome Biology and Evolution. 2(1), 410-424
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Hills, S.
Stevens, MI., Hunger, SA., Hills, SFK., & Gemmill, CEC. (2007). Phantom hitch-hikers mislead estimates of genetic variation in Antarctic mosses. Plant Systematics and Evolution. 263(3-4), 191-201
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S.
White, WT., Hills, SF., Gaddam, R., Holland, BR., & Penny, D. (2007). Treeness triangles: Visualizing the loss of phylogenetic signal. Molecular Biology and Evolution. 24(9), 2029-2039
[Journal article]Authored by: Hills, S.

Thesis

Hills, SF. (2010). Evolution in a marine gastropod: rocks, clocks, DNA and diversity: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Evolutionary Biology. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SFK. (2004). A cDNA subtraction approach to isolate male-specific genes from Ceratitis capitata : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Genetics at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. (Master's Thesis)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Hills, S.

Conference

Hills, S., Vaux, F., Trewick, S., Crampton, J., Marshall, B., Beu, A., . . . Morgan-Richards, M. (2018). Identifying evolutionary lineages of marine snails.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Molluscs 2018, the triennial meeting of the Malacological Society of Australasia.. Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, S., Gemmell, M., Crampton, J., Trewick, S., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2018). Do New Zealand Olive Shells (Amalda spp.) support Punctuated Equilibria?. Poster session presented at the meeting of Molluscs 2018, the triennial meeting of the Malacological Society of Australasia.. Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, S. (2018, September). Ecology and Evolution of New Zealand Marine Molluscs.. Presented at Te Tai Pari: Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy for Te Tairawhiti.. Gisborne, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SFK., Gemmell, M., Vaux, F., Marshall, BA., Crampton, JS., Trewick, SA., . . . Morgan-Richards, M. (2015, November). Mitochondrial Phylogenomics of New Zealand Aeneator Finlay, 1926 and Buccinulum Deshayes, 1830 species (Buccinidae).. Presented at Molluscs 2015, the triennial meeting of the Malacological Society of Australasia.. Coffs Harbour, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Crampton, JS., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, . (2014, February). Diversification patterns in molecular and paleontological data of the marine mollusc genus Alcithoe.. Presented at Waiheke 2014, the 18th Annual New Zealand Phylogenomics Meeting. Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Crampton, JS., Marshall, BA., Beu, AG., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2014). Evolution of the New Zealand Alcithoe, an integration of molecular and paleontological evidence.. In Abstracts: ‘GeoGenes V’ Geology and Genes V 2014 – a meeting of mudstone and molecules, ‘GeoGenes V’ Geology and Genes V 2014 – a meeting of mudstone and molecules Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Crampton, JS., & Holland, B. (2013, November). Marrying molecules and morphology in marine molluscs.. Presented at Phylomania 2013, The UTas Theoretical Phylogenetics Meeting. Hobart, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SFK., Crampton, JS., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2013). Fossils and phylogeny: comparing patterns of extinction and speciation.. In AÇOREANA, Revista de Estudos Açoreanos Vol. Suplemento 8, Julho de 2013 , World Congress of Malacology 2013 Ponta Delgada: Sociedade Afonso Chaves
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., Crampton, JS., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2012, December). The evolution of New Zealand Alcithoe, an integration of molecular and paleontological evidence.. Presented at Molluscs 2012, the triennial meeting of the Malacological Society of Australasia. Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Hills, SFK., & Crampton, JS.Geology and Genes V 2014 : a meeting of mudstone and molecules.. In Geoscience Society of New Zealand miscellaneous publication. Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand
[Conference Other]Authored by: Hills, S.Edited by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF., & Crampton, JS. (2012, January). Marrying Molecules and Morphology in Marine Molluscs. Presented at The 16th Annual New Zealand Phylogenetics Meeting. Kaikoura, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2011, November). Population, Species and Community Evolution in Molluscs on the East Coast of New Zealand: Where did they come from and where are they going?. Presented at 14th Annual New Zealand Molecular Ecology Conference. Akitio, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF., Crampton, JS., Trewick, SA., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2011, September). Old Shell, New Snail: Correspondence Between Fossil and Extant Species.. Presented at 15th Evolutionary Biology Meeting at Marseilles. Marseilles, France.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SFK., Trewick, S., & Morgan-Richards, M. (2010, June). Calibrating molecular trees with an excellent fossil record. Presented at Evolution 2010. Portland State University, Oregon, USA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2010, February). Can uneven extinction lead to basal branch contraction in molecular clock analysis?. Presented at New Zealand Phylogenetics Meeting. Skotel Alpine Resort, Whakapapa Village.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Gibb, GC., & Hills, SF. (2009). BioTechniques: Fundamental Techniques in Molecular Biotechnology.. Poster session presented at the meeting of BioEd, Christchurch
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Gibb, G., Hills, S.
Hills, SFK., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S., & Crampton, J. (2009, February). Enhancing molecular analysis with rigorous paleontological sampling probabilities. Presented at New Zealand Geology and Genes meeting. Arts Centre, Christchurch.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2009, February). Calibrating Molecular Clocks with a Wealth of Paleontological Data. Presented at New Zealand Phylogenetics Conference. Edward Percival Field Station, Kaikoura.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2008, February). Snails Through Time: Molecular analysis of New Zealand Marine Gastropods. Presented at New Zealand Phylogenetics Conference. Whitianga, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2008, November). The Strange Case of Alcithoe wilsonae and Teremelon knoxi. Presented at Eleventh Annual New Zealand Molecular Ecology Meeting. Lake Okataina Outdoor Centre, Rotorua.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Morgan Richards, M., Hills, SF., Marshall, B., & Crampton, JS. (2008). Reconciling morphological divergence and genetic differentation: two examples. In Proceedings of the Speciation in Molluscs, NHM Meeting(pp. 10). : The Malacologiest: The Bulletin of the Malacological Society of London
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hills, S., Morgan-Richards, M.
Hills, SF. (2007, December). Rates and modes of evolution in New Zealand marine gastropods. Presented at Tenth Annual New Zealand Molecular Ecology Meeting. Edward Percival Field Station, Kaikoura.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2007, June). Fossils, morphology and genetics: evolution in a group of marine molluscs. Presented at Evolution 2007. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2006, December). Rates and Modes of Evolution in New Zealand Gastropods. Presented at Molluscs 2006. University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.

Other

Hills, S., Castro, I., Undin, M., & Hura, A. (2020, February). Kiwi Whakapapa.. In Presentation at a Te Patukeha and Ngati Kuta Hui, Rawhiti, Northland..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Castro, I., Hills, S.
Hills, S. (2020, January). Climate Change Impacts on Marine Ecosystems.. In Tairāwhiti Climate Summit. Te Tini o Porou conference centre, Gisborne..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, S. (2019, May). Sample collection for genomics experiments: an exercise in trade-offs.. In Ira Moana Early Career Workshop, presented by GFANZ. Massey University Auckland, New Zealand..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, S., & Wlicox, P. (2019, January). Introduction to Genomics and Genomic Sciences.. In Summer Internship for Indigenous Genomics Aotearoa, 2019. Matau Marae, Horowhenua..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, S. (2019, February). Genomics for Kaitiakitanga.. In Presentation at the 2019 Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Principal Investigators Wānanga. Rānana Marae, Whanganui..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, S. (2019, May). Kiwi whakapapa, genomics and conservation and how it has assisted a Northland Māori hapū enhance the kaitiakitanga of taonga bird.. In Pint of Science NZ. Brew Union, Palmerston North..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, S. (2018, December). Sample collection for genomics experiments: an exercise in trade-offs.. In Non-Model Genomics Workshop, presented by GFANZ in association with the MSA Molluscs 2018 conference. Wellington, New Zealand..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, S. (2017, November). Genomics for Regional Development.. In Inā te Ora: Food Futures in Tairāwhiti, workshop in Gisborne..
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hills, S.
Hills, SF. (2010). Evolution in a marine gastropod: rocks, clocks, DNA and diversity: a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Evolutionary Biology. Massey University
[Other]Authored by: Hills, S.

Report

Hills, S., & Potter, M.(2020). Monitoring the environmental impact of aerial 1080 pest control in the south-western region of Tongariro National Park, Rangataua forest conservation area and Karioi forest. Final report for Ngati Rangi, DOC and OSPRI.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Hills, S., Potter, M.
Hills, S., & Potter, M.(2018). Monitoring the environmental impact of aerial 1080 pest control in the south-western region of Tongariro National Park, Rangataua forest conservation area and Karioi forest. Annual report for Ngati Rangi, DOC and OSPRI.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Hills, S., Potter, M.
Hills, S., & Potter, M.(2017). Monitoring the environmental impact of aerial 1080 pest control in the south-western region of Tongariro National Park, Rangataua forest conservation area and Karioi forest. Annual report for Ngati Rangi, DOC and OSPRI.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Hills, S., Potter, M.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Angelia Hura - Doctor of Philosophy
    Northland Brown Kiwi Whakapapa

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2021 - Malin Undin - Doctor of Philosophy
    Studies of how to improve translocation outcomes of Apteryx mantelli focusing on breeding, hybrids, diversity, and telomeres
  • 2017 - Michael Gemmell - Doctor of Philosophy
    Genetic and Phenotypic Lineages in Neogastropod Molluscs: A Journey Through Time and Morphospace

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