Andrew Campbell

Dr. Andrew Campbell is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on marine invertebrates, particularly echinoderms, coral reef ecology, and marine turtle conservation. He has conducted extensive studies on the reproductive physiology, taxonomy, and ecological roles of tropical and temperate echinoderms, including sea urchins and starfish. His work also explores zoogeographical patterns in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean turtle conservation.

Research interests include distance chemoreception in starfish, upwelling zone biodiversity, and the impacts of environmental factors on marine organisms. He has supervised numerous postgraduate students in these areas and contributed to publications on echinoderm morphology, coral reef dynamics, and turtle nesting behaviors. His collaborations include the Darwin Initiative for Mediterranean turtle conservation and studies in Fiji, Jamaica, and the Red Sea.

His publications span over two decades, emphasizing echinoderm biology, coral reef health, and marine conservation strategies. He co-authored reference texts such as 'Encyclopedia of Underwater Life' and 'Echinoderms: Synopses of the British Fauna', reflecting his expertise in taxonomy and field-based research.