Nicholas Porch

Dr. Nicholas Porch is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University, specializing in invertebrate ecology and palaeoecology. His research examines human impacts on island ecosystems, extinction patterns, biological invasions, and conservation of Australian invertebrates, particularly beetles (Coleoptera).

Research interests focus on:

• Quaternary palaeoecology and extinction dynamics
• Invertebrate biogeography and conservation
• Biological invasions in island ecosystems
• Taxonomy and ecology of Australian Coleoptera

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on fire ecology impacts, island conservation biology, and invertebrate taxonomy. Article trends show consistent emphasis on anthropogenic impacts, biodiversity assessment methodologies, and conservation solutions for threatened species.

Current Grants:

• Hermon Slade Foundation: Conservation biogeography of SE Australian montane invertebrates (2023-2026)
• ARC Linkage: Hotspots of endemism for invertebrate conservation (2024-2027)
• Tasmanian Government: Riparian ground beetles study (2022-2024)

Supervises doctoral candidates including Yang Zhang (Permian-Triassic mass extinction). Leads field studies across Australian and Pacific island ecosystems.