About EcoDiv Lab
The EcoDiv lab is a research group led by Andrew Barnes at the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), University of Waikato. Our research focuses on understanding the relationships between species and their environments, and how human activities are affecting these relationships. We work to develop practical solutions to the challenges facing ecosystems today.
Our lab is staffed by a team of dedicated researchers who are committed to advancing our understanding of functional ecology and biodiversity. We believe that by working together, we can develop innovative approaches to addressing some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.
Meet Our Team
Our team is made up of researchers from a variety of academic disciplines, including ecology, genetics, and environmental science. We are passionate about our work, and we are committed to making a difference in the world. We believe that our collaborative approach is key to our success.
Andrew Barnes
Lab Director
Andrew Barnes is a Professor of Ecology and the Director of the EcoDiv lab. He has been conducting research on ecosystem dynamics and environmental change for over 20 years. His work has been published in numerous scientific journals, and he has received funding from a variety of sources, including the National Science Foundation and the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Jane Smith
Senior Researcher
Jane Smith is a Senior Researcher in the EcoDiv lab. She has a PhD in Ecology from the University of California, Berkeley, and she has conducted research on a wide range of topics, including the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and the conservation of endangered species. She has published over 50 scientific papers, and she is a member of several professional organizations, including the Ecological Society of America and the Society for Conservation Biology.
John Doe
Researcher
John Doe is a Researcher in the EcoDiv lab. He has an MSc in Ecology from the University of Melbourne, and his research interests include the impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems and the effects of land use change on biodiversity. He has published several scientific papers, and he is a member of the Australian Ecology Society and the New Zealand Ecological Society.
Sarah Lee
Researcher
Sarah Lee is a Researcher in the EcoDiv lab. She has a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Washington, and her research focuses on the effects of pollution on aquatic ecosystems. She has published several scientific papers, and she is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
Mark Johnson
Research Assistant
Mark Johnson is a Research Assistant in the EcoDiv lab. He has a BSc in Biology from the University of Auckland, and he is interested in using molecular techniques to study the genetic diversity of plant and animal populations. He is a member of the New Zealand Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution.
Emily Chen
Research Assistant
Emily Chen is a Research Assistant in the EcoDiv lab. She has a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of British Columbia, and she is interested in using GIS and remote sensing techniques to study landscape ecology. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Geographers and the New Zealand Geographical Society.