Ellie is a marine scientist with four years professional experience spanning academic research in blue carbon ecosystems and commercialisation of algal biotechnology. Her research experience has focused on seaweed physiology, ocean biogeochemistry, seaweed mariculture and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture. She has working knowledge of environmental monitoring, risk assessments, technical writing, analytical chemistry, scientific diving and marine flora assessments.

Ellie obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), University of Tasmania, where she researched the environmental drivers of carbon cycling by seaweed in the coastal and open ocean. Prior to this, Ellie completed a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Studies (1st Class Hons) with a research focus on nitrogen cycling in the coastal marine environment.