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Adam Stow is a Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, leading the Conservation Genetics Research Group. He specializes in using genomic and environmental data to address conservation and evolutionary questions. His work focuses on understanding how human activities impact animal dispersal and genetic diversity, particularly in endangered species such as sharks, lizards, and amphibians. He directs the Master of Conservation Biology program and co-edits key textbooks like Austral Ark.
- Affiliations:
- Director, Master of Conservation Biology course
- Chief Editor, Austral Ark: The State of Wildlife in Australia and New Zealand
- Co-author of An Introduction to Conservation Genetics and Genomics
Research interests include conservation genetics, landscape genetics, and the application of eDNA for biodiversity assessment. He investigates topics such as genetic rescue in fragmented populations, social behavior effects on dispersal, and the impact of climate change on species persistence.
Recent projects include analyzing genetic connectivity in grey nurse sharks, using mosquito-derived DNA for vertebrate monitoring, and studying the social evolution of ambrosia beetles. His work spans global environments, from Australian deserts to Amazonian rainforests.
Awards:
- 2023 FSE Excellence in HDR Supervision
- 2015 Teaching Award for Resource Development
- 2011 Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision
Advising and grants: Supervises multiple PhD and MRes students, including Emma Petrolo, Skye Davis, and Natalie Hejl. Active in grants such as ‘Conservation genetics and ecological modelling of the Tjakura (Liopholis kintorei)’ and ‘Using mosquito DNA for detecting native mammals’.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Stow Conservation Genetics Lab, collaborating with institutions globally on projects like landscape genetics of urban foxes and Amazonian frog evolution.
