Daniel Falster

Daniel Falster is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in plant ecology and environmental science. His research integrates mathematical models, large ecological datasets, and functional traits to understand ecosystem dynamics, with a focus on Australian flora. He leads the development of the AusTraits database, a comprehensive resource for plant trait data, and contributes to size-structured population theories applicable to both plant and animal systems.

• Research Areas: Ecological theory, functional trait analysis, forest dynamics, climate-vegetation interactions, data science infrastructure
• Major Publications: 15+ works on plant allometry, trait-based ecology, and open science frameworks
• Scientific Contributions: ARC Future Fellowship, leadership in trait data standardization, development of R packages for ecological modeling
• Teaching: Convenes BEES2041 - Data Analysis for Life and Earth Science and teaches advanced R programming for HDR students