Biodiversity and community ecology
Biodiversity and Community Ecology research investigates the relationships between species within ecosystems. We study species diversity, distribution patterns, and interactions to elucidate the factors influencing community structure and function. Through field observations, experiments, and mathematical models, we explore the roles of competition, predation, mutualism, and environmental factors in shaping biodiversity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for ecosystem management, conservation planning, and predicting responses to environmental change, ultimately contributing to the preservation of Earth's biodiversity.
Researchers
Each of our research themes bring together a diverse set of researchers from within the Department and beyond. Follow the links to their full profiles to find out more about their research interests.
Primary researchers
Angus Buckling | Annette Broderick | Benno Simmons | Chris Lowe |
Christopher Kaiser-Bunbury | Daniel Padfield | Gabriel Yvon Durocher | Ilya Maclean |
Jason Chapman | Juliet Osborne | Kelly Moyes | Kristian Metcalfe |
Luis Huckstadt | Nicola Weber | Regan Early | Robbie McDonald |
Xiaoya Ma |
Alex Hayward | Barbara Tschirren | Ben Longdon | Brendan Godley |
Callum Roberts | Christopher Laing | David Hodgson | Erik Postma |
Lucy Woodall | Philip Doherty | Stuart Bearhop | Victoria Hobson |