Alexandra Campbell

Associate Professor Alexandra Campbell is an award-winning marine ecologist at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Queensland, Australia. She holds a PhD and B.Sc (Hons 1) from UNSW and joined UniSC in 2018. Her research focuses on marine ecology, ecological restoration, and disease ecology, with a particular interest in macro-micro interactions, marine conservation, and human-environment linkages.

Education:

• PhD (UNSW)
• B.Sc (Hons 1) (UNSW)

Research Interests:

• Marine Ecology: Combining field ecology with microbiology and environmental science to study environmental change impacts on marine organisms.
• Ecological Restoration: Leading initiatives like Operation Crayweed to restore underwater forests and engage communities.
• Science Communication: Advocating for outreach to bridge science and public life.

Awards:

• 2017 NSW Green Globe Award (Operation Crayweed)
• 2017 Eureka Prize Finalist
• 2014 Churchill Fellowship

Advising & Grants:

• Leads the Seaweed Research Group and collaborates on projects like Operation Crayweed.
• Focuses on seaweed applications in aquaculture, immunology, and ecosystem restoration.

Labs/Teams: Seaweed Research Group at UniSC.