Aysegul Birand

Dr. Aysegul Birand is an ARC Grant-Funded Researcher (A) at the University of Adelaide's Ecology and Evolutionary Biology unit. Her research bridges evolutionary biology, genetics, and conservation ecology with a focus on invasive species management through genetic approaches.

Her work investigates mechanisms of speciation, population genetics of invasive species, and the application of genetic biocontrol methods. Research employs spatial modeling, empirical field data collection, and molecular techniques to address conservation challenges.

Recent publications demonstrate a focus on developing gene drive technologies for invasive rodent control, genetic monitoring of wildlife populations, and understanding evolutionary dynamics in multispecies systems. Publications consistently integrate theoretical models with practical conservation applications.