Michael Ross

Michael Ross is the Manager of the Algal Culture Collection at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh and SAMS, with research focused on optimizing algal cultivation practices for biomass applications in aquaculture feed, bioenergy, bioremediation, and high-value compounds. His current work includes the ABACUS project, developing microalgal strains for biorefinery approaches.

• Education: MSc (University of Stirling), Ph.D. (University of Edinburgh/SAMS)
• Key Projects: BioMara (algal biofuels), ABACUS (high-value microalgal products)

Research interests span algal biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and marine resource innovation. Recent publications address biobanking strategies, climate change impacts on seaweed aquaculture, and algal-based biofertilizers. Ross collaborates internationally on biodiversity conservation and marine heatwave studies.