Giovanni Marcelo Ramón Cabrera
Giovanni is the Entomology Collection Manager at the Australian Museum, responsible for the care, development, and accessibility of one of the most significant insect collections in the Southern Hemisphere. Originally from Ecuador, Giovanni has over a decade of experience working with insect biodiversity, conducting field research, and curating insect collections across South America and Australia.
Before joining the Australian Museum, he curated the invertebrate collection at the Terrestrial Zoology Museum of Universidad San Francisco de Quito, where he also taught several courses, including entomology, and led biodiversity surveys. Giovanni recently submitted his PhD, focusing on the visual ecology and behaviour of strobe ants (Opisthopsis). His interests span insect systematics, natural history, and the use of scientific collections for research.
In his role, Giovanni is committed to safeguarding the long-term preservation of Australia’s insect biodiversity records and enhancing the value of the collection through research, documentation, and collaboration. He also seeks to support inclusive practices that acknowledge the significance of First Nations people's knowledge and foster broader engagement with the collection.
Qualifications
- PhD (Biology), Macquarie University
- MSc (Tropical Ecology and Conservation), James Cook University
- BSc (Biology), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
