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PhD students<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Brendon Lee (2017 - 2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rhodes University, South Africa (Co-supervisors: Warwick Sauer, Alexander Arkhipkin)<\/span><\/p>\n

Stock structure dynamics for Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus<\/span> eleginoides<\/span> (Smit 1898, Family Nototheniidae) in the Southwest Atlantic.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Postdoc, University of Iceland<\/p>\n

Publications from PhD:<\/span><\/p>\n

Lee B, Skeljo F, Randhawa HS<\/strong>, Brownscombe W, Arkhipkin AI (2024) Early life-history patterns in Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides<\/em> from the Patagonian Shelf. Marine Ecology Progress Series<\/em> 726<\/strong>: 131-148. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Lee B, Skeljo F, Randhawa HS<\/strong>, Arkhipkin AI (2022) Deep-sea movement patterns of the Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides<\/em> Smitt 1898, in the Southwest Atlantic. Marine and Freshwater Research<\/em> 73<\/strong>: 833 \u2013 845. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Lee B, Arkhipkin AI, Randhawa HS<\/strong> (2021) Environmental drivers of Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides<\/em>) spatial-temporal patterns during an ontogenetic migration on the Patagonian Shelf. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science<\/em> 259<\/strong>: 107473. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Lee B, Brewin P, Brickle P, Randhawa HS<\/strong> (2018) Use of otolith shape to inform structure in Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides<\/em>) in the Southwest Atlantic. Marine and Freshwater Research<\/em>. 69<\/strong>: 1238 \u2013 1247. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Dominic West (2018 - 2021)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Salford, UK (Co-supervisors: Mike Rogan, Alex Mastin, Steve Pointing)<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding transmission and control of Cystic Echinococcosis and other taeniid infections in the Falkland Islands.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Royal Marines (UK)<\/p>\n

Publications from PhD<\/span>:<\/p>\n

West D, Pointing S, Randhawa HS<\/strong>, Mastin A, Rogan MT (2023) Current status of cystic echinococcosis control in the Falkland Islands: has elimination been achieved? Parasitology\u00a0<\/em>150<\/strong>: <\/em>416-425. (Link<\/span><\/a>)<\/p>\n

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MSc students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hlynur P\u00e9tursson (2021 - 2026)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland (Co-supervisor: The\u00f3d\u00f3r Kristjansson)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using otolith shape and DNA to identify the stock structure of the spotted wolffish (Anarhichas<\/span> minor<\/span>) around Iceland.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Biologist, Marine and Freshwater Research institute (Akureyri, Iceland)<\/p>\n

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Eve-Marine Pubert (2023 - 2024)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Universidade do Algarve (Portugal)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Study of parasite diversity and otolith shape of plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)<\/span> off the coast of Iceland for stock discrimination.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: TBA<\/p>\n

Publications from MSc<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Pubert E-M*, Randhawa HS<\/strong> (2025) Parasite diversity in plaice (Pleuronectes platessa<\/em>): potential tool for stock identification in Icelandic waters? Journal of Helminthology<\/em> 99<\/strong>: e90. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Bylgja Sif J\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir (2021 - 2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland (Co-supervisors: Steinunn Hilma \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir and \u00c1ki Jarl L\u00e1ruson)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distribution of deep-sea benthos communities around Iceland: their biodiversity and impact factors<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Biologist, Marine and Freshwater Research institute (Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, Iceland)<\/p>\n

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Ur\u00f0ur \u00ddrr Brynj\u00f3lfsd\u00f3ttir (2023 - 2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland (Co-supervisor: Julian Burgos)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ma\u00ebrl Beds in the Arctic: Distribution Analysis in Icelandic Waters
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Currently<\/span>: Project Manager for the Directorate of Health in Iceland.<\/p>\n

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Margaret Lawler (2021 - 2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland (Co-supervisors: Sandra Granquist & Marianne Rasmussen)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vocal communications among Harbor Seals (Phoca<\/span> vitulina<\/span>) on land.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Fisheries Observer, Saltwater Inc (Alaska, USA)<\/p>\n

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H\u00f3lmfr\u00ed\u00f0ur Jakobsd\u00f3ttir (2021 - 2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Iceland (Co-supervisor: Sandra Granquist)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The effect of wildlife-tourism on behaviour and spatial distribution of harbour seals (Phoca<\/span> vitulina<\/span>) estimated using automatic trail cameras.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Biologist, N\u00e1tt\u00farustofa Su\u00f0austurlands (Iceland)<\/p>\n

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Jerusha Bennett (2016 - 2018)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Otago, New Zealand (Co-supervisor: Robert Poulin)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trophic links and the parasites that exploit them: the case of New Zealand\u2019s endemic rough skate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Postdoc, University of Otago (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Publications from MSc:<\/span><\/p>\n

Bennett J, Jorge F, Poulin R, Randhawa HS <\/strong>(2019) Revealing trophic transmission pathways of marine tapeworms. Parasitology Research.<\/em> 118<\/strong>: 1435\u20131444. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Bennett J, Randhawa HS <\/strong>(2019) Diet composition of New Zealand\u2019s endemic rough skate, Zearaja nasuta<\/em>. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research<\/em>. 53: <\/strong>162\u2013168. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Trent Rasmussen (2014 - 2017)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Otago, New Zealand (Co-supervisor: Steve Wing)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Does host diet govern the structure and diversity of tapeworm assemblages in sharks? Insights from the literature and a model shark species: Cephaloscyllium<\/span> isabellum.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Fisheries analyst, Ministry of Primary Industries (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Publication from MSc:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rasmussen TK, Randhawa HS <\/strong>(2018) The influence of host diet on parasite diversity: a case study looking at tapeworm diversity among sharks. Marine Ecology Progress Series<\/em>. 605:<\/strong> 1\u201316. \u2013 Feature article<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Anusha Beer (2014 - 2017)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Otago, New Zealand (Co-supervisor: Travis Ingram)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ecology or phylogeny: which determines the parasitic assemblages in rajid skates?<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: PhD student, University of Otago (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Publication from MSc:<\/span><\/p>\n

Beer A, Ingram T, Randhawa HS <\/strong>(2019) Role of ecology and phylogeny in determining tapeworm assemblages in Rajiformes (skates). Journal of Helminthology. <\/em>93<\/strong>: 738\u2013751. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Research Assistants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte Matthews (2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Blue whiting in the Northeast Atlantic: one or many stocks?<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: PhD student at Memorial University (Newfoundland, Canada)<\/p>\n

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MSc interns<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Giulia Bellon (2023 - 2024)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland Research Centre in Vestmann\u00e6yjar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parasite diversity in Icelandic blue ling.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: PhD student at Leibniz Institute for Baltic Research (Rostok, Germany)<\/p>\n

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Elisa Janssen (2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University Centre of the Westfjords, Iceland (MSc Internship)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parasites in Deep Water Sharks Etmopterus<\/span> princeps<\/span><\/em> & Centroscyllium<\/span> fabricii<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Advisor for Water and Marine Environmental Protection, Schwerin (Mecklenburg-West Pomeria, Germany)<\/p>\n

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Diego Morice (2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Universit\u00e9 de Rennes, France (MSc Internship)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parasite diversity in Icelandic blue ling.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: MSc student at Universit\u00e9 de Rennes (France)<\/p>\n

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Elis\u00e9e Ruprecht (2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Polytech Marseilles, France (MSc Internship)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comparison of parasite diversity in three ecotypes of three-spine sticklebacks in Lake \u00deingvallavatn, Iceland.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Scientist at Sanofi, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n

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Emma Sahi-mir (2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Univerist\u00e9 Clermont Auvergne, France (MSc Internship)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parasite diversity of Icelandic blue ling (Molva<\/span> dypterygia<\/span>).<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently: Ing\u00e9nieur Projets M\u00e9thanisation \u00e0 Bio-Valo (Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, France)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thibaut Anglade (2016)
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\u00c9cole Normale Sup\u00e9rieure de Lyon, France (MSc Internship)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

An updated description of the parasite fauna of New Zealand Sole (Peltorhamphus<\/span> novaezelandiae<\/span>).<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Enseignant de SVT chez Education Nationale - P@irformance (Orsay, France)<\/p>\n

Publications from MSc:<\/span><\/p>\n

P\u00e9rez-Ponce de L\u00e9on G, Anglade T, Randhawa HS <\/strong>(2018) A new species of Steringotrema<\/em> Odhner, 1911 (Trematoda: Fellodistomidae) from the New Zealand sole Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae<\/em> G\u00fcnther off Kaka Point in the Catlins, South Island, New Zealand. Systematic Parasitology.<\/em> 95<\/strong>: 213\u2013222. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Anglade T, Randhawa HS<\/strong> (2018) Gaining insights into the ecological role of the New Zealand sole (Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae<\/em>) through parasites. Journal of Helminthology<\/em>. 92<\/strong>: 187\u2013196. (Link)<\/p>\n

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Augustin Malliart (2015 - 2016)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Agrocampus Ouest, France (MSc Internship)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Parasite communities of gurnard (Chelidonichthys<\/span> kumu<\/span>)<\/em>, sea perch (Helicolenus percoides<\/span>), and tarakihi (Nemadactylus<\/span>\u00a0macropterus<\/span>) around the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently:<\/span> Marin p\u00eacheur, Brest (Brittany), France<\/span><\/p>\n

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Anne-Claire Brossais (2012 - 2013)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Agrocampus Ouest, France (MSc Internship)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Influence of land use on the parasite communities of common bully (Gobiomorphus<\/span> cotidianus<\/span>) in New Zealand.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Sustainable Sourcing Manager, Nestl\u00e9 France, Le Man, France<\/p>\n

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BSc students<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hrefna Krist\u00edn R\u00fanarsd\u00f3ttir (2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tusk around Iceland as a potential vector for Anisakiasis.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Completing her BSc degree at the University of Iceland.<\/p>\n

Konn\u00fd \u00cdris K\u00e1rad\u00f3ttir (2025)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surveying the parasitofauna of\u00a0Sebastes<\/span>\u00a0norvegicus<\/span>: uncovering potential biological tags for stock identification.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Veterinary Assistant in Reykjav\u00edk.<\/p>\n

Magn\u00fas M\u00e1ni Dagsson (2025)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parasite abundance in Atlantic cod (<\/em>Gadus morhua<\/span>) in shallow and deep waters around Iceland.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Taking a year off from science.<\/p>\n

Ragnar Bl\u00e6r (2025)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

The parasite fauna of Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas<\/span>\u00a0lupus<\/span>) in Icelandic waters.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently: Completing his BSc degree at the University of Iceland.<\/p>\n

Ragnhildur Sara Bergsd\u00f3ttir (2025)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Importance of crabs in fish predator diets.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Training in ceramics at Engelsholm Folk in Denmark.<\/p>\n

Kristj\u00e1n Fri\u00f0rik Sveinbj\u00f6rnsson (2024-2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Differences in parasite abundance in arctic charr<\/em> (Salvelinus<\/span> alpinus<\/span>) and brown trout<\/em> (Salmo<\/span> trutta<\/span>) in Lake H\u00edtarvatn in Iceland.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: MSc student in the Parasitology and Fisheries Ecology Research Group at the University of Iceland.<\/p>\n

Tryggvi Gu\u00f0mundsson (2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Identification of parasites in haddock (Melanogrammus<\/span> aeglefinus<\/span>) for use in stock discrimination.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: MSc student in the Parasitology and Fisheries Ecology Research Group at the University of Iceland.<\/p>\n

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Alex Rafn Elfarsson (2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comparing parasite communities in Atlantic wolffish Anarhichas<\/span> lupus<\/span> around Iceland for stock discrimination.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Biologist, Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, Iceland)<\/p>\n

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Gu\u00f0r\u00fan \u00d3sk S\u00e6mundsd\u00f3ttir (2023)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using parasite communities to discriminate between sympatric morphs of threespine sticklebacks (Gasterosteus<\/span> aculeatus<\/span>) in lake \u00deingvallavatn, Iceland.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: MSc student in the Parasitology and Fisheries Ecology Research Group at the University of Iceland<\/p>\n

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\u00c1str\u00f3s Eva \u00c1rs\u00e6lsd\u00f3ttir (2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland, Iceland (Co-supervisor: Filipa Samarra)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Long-term site fidelity of killer whales to a herring spawning ground using photo-identification.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Technician, Keldur<\/p>\n

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Hl\u00edn Halld\u00f3rsd\u00f3ttir (2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland, Iceland (Co-supervisor: Steve Campana)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pollution in Great Guana Cay: Effects of possible pollution from a luxury hotel resort on coral reef biodiversity in the Bahamas.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: TBD<\/p>\n

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Helena Gylfad\u00f3ttir (2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland, Iceland (Co-supervisor: Steve Campana)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Effects of possible pollution from a luxury hotel resort on reef fish diversity around Great Guana Cay Island, Bahamas.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Assistant Animal Keeper, Reykjav\u00edk Family Park and Zoo<\/p>\n

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Helga Matt\u00edna Sveinsd\u00f3ttir (2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Iceland, Iceland (Co-supervisor: Steve Campana)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The life history and distribution of Etmopterus<\/span> spinax<\/span> in Icelandic waters.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: MSc student in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries at the University of Iceland<\/p>\n

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Blair Thomson (2015 - 2016)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Otago, New Zealand<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A parasite survey on the teleost fish Pseudophycis<\/span> bachus<\/span>; a potential intermediate host for the parasites of New Zealand elasmobranch fishes.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: PhD student, University of Otago (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

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Trent Rasmussen (2013 - 2014)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Otago, New Zealand<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Factors influencing spatial variation of a mermithid parasite in sand hoppers.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Fisheries analyst, Ministry of Primary Industries (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Publication from project:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rasmussen TK, Randhawa HS<\/strong> (2015) Factors influencing spatial variation of a mermithid parasite in sand hoppers. Parasitology Research. <\/em>114<\/strong>: 895\u2013901. (Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Thomas Rische (2012)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Bremen, Germany (Internship)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Distribution of parasites within the diadromous fish species Galaxias<\/span> brevipinnis<\/span> dependent on geographical considerations in Oceania.<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently<\/span>: Research Associate - Enzyme Production, Altona Diagnostics GmbH (Hamburg, Germany)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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