Matthew Hayward

Professor Matthew Hayward is a leading applied conservation scientist at the University of Newcastle within the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. With over 200 publications, he leads the Conservation Science Research Group, addressing global biodiversity crises through projects spanning predator reintroduction, invasive species control, and AI-driven biodiversity monitoring systems.

• PhD in Conservation Ecology (University of New South Wales)
• Marie Curie Post-Doctoral Fellow at Polish Academy of Sciences

His research focuses on predator-prey dynamics, threatened species recovery, and conservation technology. Recent work includes:

• BIOMON sensor networks for real-time biodiversity monitoring
• Norfolk Island rodent control using UV-tracking
• National Tiger Census of India methodology review
• Conservation strategies for heath frogs and shorebirds

Key publication themes include applied conservation biology, ecosystem management, and transdisciplinary approaches. Awards recognize his Marie Curie Fellowship and status as world’s leading lion scientist. Collaborations span NSW Department of Climate Change, Parks Australia, and Australian Wildlife Conservancy.