Melanie Zeppel

Melanie Zeppel is an experienced professional in natural capital and carbon analytics, currently serving as Manager at New Forests since May 2023, focusing on carbon removals modeling and greenhouse gas emissions forecasting. Prior to this role, Melanie worked at CarbonLink as Lead Data Scientist and Modeller, where responsibilities included modeling and measuring soil carbon. Melanie's background also includes a Senior Research Fellow position at Macquarie University, a Statistical Analyst role at Westpac, and research positions at the University of Sydney, concentrating on climate change impacts on health. Earlier career contributions include work as a Diversity and Equity Coordinator at Macquarie University and a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at UTS, with a strong emphasis on drought impacts and plant responses to climate change. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney, a Master's in Environmental Science from Macquarie University, and a PhD in Plant Physiology from the University of Technology Sydney.