Duncan Mackay

Duncan Mackay is a Professor in Biological Sciences at Flinders University. He specializes in insect-plant interactions, conservation biology, and restoration ecology. His research focuses on pollination ecology, habitat fragmentation impacts, and ant-plant mutualisms. He coordinates the BSc in Biodiversity and Conservation with Dr. Molly Whalen and teaches courses like BIOD3001 (Biodiversity & Conservation 3) and BIOL3152 (Conservation Biology & Restoration Ecology).

Education: BSc(Hons) from Sydney University (limpet homing behavior), PhD from University of Texas (butterfly foraging behavior), and postdoctoral work at CSIRO.

Research Interests: Conservation of insect-plant interactions, seed dispersal mechanisms, and community ecology in arid and coastal ecosystems. He collaborates on public engagement initiatives to promote conservation activities.

Media Expertise: Regularly consulted for topics like animal behavior, insect ecology, and biostatistics.

Grants & Advising: No student advisees explicitly listed, but involved in curriculum development and interdisciplinary research projects.