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University of New England

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5.08/20/2025

Helps students develop critical skills.

4.05/21/2025

Makes learning interactive and fun.

4.02/27/2025

Always goes the extra mile for students.

5.02/18/2025

Encourages creative and innovative thinking.

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About Andrew

Dr Andrew Thornhill serves as Senior Lecturer in Plant Systematics and Director of the N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium within the School of Environmental and Rural Science at the University of New England. His academic journey began with a BSc in Environmental Science and an MSc from Monash University, where he conducted a master's project on carnivorous pitcher plants. He earned his PhD from the Australian National University, focusing on the plant family Myrtaceae. Following his doctorate, Thornhill pursued postdoctoral research on plant evolution, emphasizing Australian flora such as eucalypts and Acacia, alongside broad phylogenetic studies spanning various botanical groups and regions. Throughout his career, he has worked at renowned herbaria including the Australian National Herbarium (CSIRO, Canberra), Australian Tropical Herbarium (James Cook University, Cairns), University and Jepson Herbaria (University of California, Berkeley), and the State Herbarium of South Australia (Adelaide). He currently holds a Research Associate position at the State Herbarium of South Australia/University of Adelaide.