Hubert Cheng
Alum

Griffith University, Nathan Campus.

Researchgate: https://tinyurl.com/yczg3r5f
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Hubert has a passion for the mammals of the African savanna and is particularly interested in the way modern society interacts with the natural environment. Growing up in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, he became very aware of anthropogenic impacts on the natural environment. His doctoral research focused on the demand for rhino horn in China for use in traditional Chinese medicine, which aimed to better inform conservation decision-making. Rhino poaching has increased dramatically over the past decade and poses a serious threat to these species, making it imperative to gain an understanding of the factors driving demand in Asia. His PhD was completed in 2020 under the supervision of Hugh Possingham, Lorraine Mazerolle and Duan Biggs. Prior to his doctoral studies, Hubert worked at the World Green Organisation, an environmental NGO in Hong Kong, where he oversaw the operational aspects of a business engagement program that promotes corporate sustainability. He completed a master’s degree in ecological consultancy at Newcastle University in England, where he investigated the minimum critical specifications for species conservation planning. During his undergraduate studies in zoology at the University of Guelph, Hubert conducted a cost-benefit analysis of tourism in Kenya’s protected areas.