Dr. Alan Andersen is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and Full Professor within Charles Darwin University's Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods. He obtained his BSc at Monash University and his PhD at the University of Melbourne. Dr. Andersen brings nearly 40 years of research expertise in the ecology of tropical savannas. Prior to his current role, he was Chief Research Scientist with CSIRO Land & Water Flagship and Office-in-Charge of CSIRO's Tropical Ecosystems Research Centre. For more than two decades, he led a team of ecologists, socioecologists, economists, and support staff to deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits to Australian tropical savanna communities. He has led the development of six books and has contributed to major reference works, including Elsevier's Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes.

Dr. John Woinarski is Deputy Director of the National Environmental Science Program's Threatened Species Recovery Hub and Full Professor within Charles Darwin University's Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods. He brings nearly 40 years of research expertise in the ecology and conservation of northern Australian fauna. He specializes in the ecology, biogeography, and conservation management of mammals and birds, and brings additional experience in invertebrates, reptiles, plants, reserve design, fire, habitat fragmentation, forestry, biodiversity, mining, and island biogeography. He has led the development of six books and has contributed to major reference works, including Elsevier's Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes.