Michael Bode

Michael Bode is a Research Fellow in Computational Biology at James Cook University, affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Queensland and has held ARC Postdoctoral and DECRA fellowships. His work focuses on spatial ecology, larval dispersal in marine organisms, and conservation decision-making under uncertainty.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, University of Queensland (2008)
• Mathematics and Physics degrees, James Cook University

Research Interests:

• Dispersal ecology, particularly larval dispersal patterns in coral reefs
• Quantitative methods for conservation planning and ecosystem modeling
• Uncertainty and dynamics in conservation decision-making
• Multi-actor conservation strategies

Publications Trends: Michael’s work spans larval dispersal mechanisms, conservation optimization under uncertainty, and the socio-ecological impacts of marine management. His recent studies emphasize integrating genetic data with oceanographic models to improve ecological predictions.

Awards:

• ARC Postdoctoral Fellow (2009-2012)
• ARC DECRA Fellowship (2013-2016)

Advising & Grants: Michael has contributed to collaborative research centers like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions and the NESP Threatened Species Hub. His funding history reflects a focus on applied conservation science.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, focusing on computational biology and spatial ecology.