Ms Monika Markowska
Staff Profile
Role at ANSTO
Monika joined ANSTO in 2011 as part of the graduate program. Her research at ANSTO has been focused on understanding the hydrology of the unsaturated zone in karst environments. This knowledge is an important precursor in using speleothems (carbonate precipitates in caves) for paleoclimate reconstruction applications.
Paleoclimate studies provide crucial knowledge about past climate conditions to aid in the long term management of Australia's limited water resources. Her current projects are focused on cave monitoring in NSW Snowy Mountains and Wellington, NSW.
Expertise
Oxygen stable isotopes, speleothems, cave, drip hydrology, karst, climate systems, paleoclimate.
Qualifications & Achievements
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) University of New South Wales (2012)
- Bachelor of Science (Env. Sc.) Murdoch University (2010)
- Bachelor of Business (Property) University of South Australia (2006)
Publications
Markowska, M., Baker A., Jex, C., Treble, P.C., Anderson, M.S., Graham, P. 2012. Understanding Hydrological Flow in Karst to Improve Paleoclimate Modelling of Speleothems in SE Australia.
Poster presented at the Annual Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society 2012, Sydney, NSW.
Treble, P., Baker, A., Markowska, M., Jex, C., Dredge, J., Hobley, N., Roach, R., Hellstrom, J., Woodhead, J., Fairchild, I., Tadros, C. 2012. Summary of Scientific Research Projects at Yarrangobilly Caves, New South Wales. Jounral of Australasian Cave and Karst Management Association. 86
Monika Markowska, Andy Baker, Catherine Jex, Pauline Treble, Martin S. Andersen. 2012. Understanding Hydrological Flow in Karst to Improve Paleoclimate Modelling of Speleothems in SE Australia.
Poster presented at the 39th International Association of Hydrogeologists Congress 2012, Niagara Falls, ON.
Cendon, D.I., Markowska, M., van der Ley, M., Hughes, C.E. 2012. Distribution and temporal variations in paleogroundwater on teh Australian continent. Paper presented to the 39th International Association of Hydrogelogists Congress 2012. Niagara Falls, ON.
Baker, A., Jex, C., Andersen, M., Graham, P., Markowska, M. Groundwater hydrogeochemistry in the unsaturated zone of a paleokarstified Devonian limestone, SE Australia. paper presented to the 39th International Association of Hydrogelogist Congress 2012. Niagara Falls, ON.