Patrick O'Connor

Professor Patrick O'Connor is a faculty member at the University of Adelaide, serving as Director of the Centre for Global Food and Resources and holding an academic position in the School of Economics and Public Policy within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. His research focuses on sustainable food systems, environmental economics, conservation biology, and ecosystem services. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects addressing agricultural policy, resource management, and biodiversity conservation.

Key research interests include the intersection of food security, ecological sustainability, and socio-economic factors. Recent publications highlight innovative approaches to food waste reduction, citizen science initiatives for biodiversity, and the socio-economic impacts of green spaces. His work often bridges ecological science with policy analysis, emphasizing actionable solutions for environmental challenges.

Prof. O'Connor has contributed to projects such as the Woodland BushBids biodiversity stewardship program and has published extensively on topics like conservation incentive programs, ecosystem service valuation, and climate change adaptation. He is a sought-after supervisor for postgraduate students in environmental science and policy, though currently at capacity for new supervisions.

His research has been featured in journals such as Land Use Policy and Decision Point, and he collaborates with institutions to enhance the effectiveness of natural resource management strategies. Prof. O'Connor’s work underscores the importance of integrating ecological and economic principles to achieve sustainable outcomes.