Aaron Galloway

Aaron Galloway is an Associate Professor at the University of Oregon's Department of Biology, based at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB). He leads the Coastal Trophic Ecology Lab (CTELab), focusing on trophic interactions in marine benthic ecosystems, particularly kelp forests and Antarctic benthic communities. His work employs fatty acid biomarkers and combines field experimentation with modeling to study climate impacts on food webs. Galloway collaborates across Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, and Antarctica.

Research themes include: 1) Fatty acid dynamics as tracers of trophic pathways, 2) Climate-driven changes in Antarctic macroalgal communities, 3) Predator-prey interactions (e.g., sea stars controlling urchin populations), and 4) Ecological restoration leveraging indigenous knowledge. His lab also provides analytical services for biomarker analysis.

Recent publications emphasize Antarctic ecosystem responses to declining sea ice, kelp forest resilience, and trophic stability metrics. Over 66 peer-reviewed articles highlight his contributions to marine ecology. Galloway actively shares findings via ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and Twitter, emphasizing open-access science.