Belinda Martin

Belinda Martin is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Western Australia (UWA), and Co-founder of Ooid Scientific. With 14+ years of experience in ecological research across academia and industry, her work focuses on microbial functions in ecosystems, including seagrass environments, urban streams, and contaminated soils. She holds a PhD in marine microbial ecology from UWA and a First Class Honors in Environmental Science.

Education:

• PhD in Marine Microbial Ecology, University of Western Australia
• First Class Honors in Environmental Science

Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research explores microbial roles in ecosystems, particularly rhizosphere ecology and microbiome dynamics. She collaborates with natural resource managers locally and microbiome researchers internationally to advance ecosystem management and restoration.

Grants & Projects:

• Lead investigator in 12 grants, including ARC-funded seagrass restoration projects and WAMSI nutrient cycling initiatives.
• Focus areas: seagrass resilience, bioremediation, and sustainable food systems.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with UWA Oceans Institute and Ooid Scientific, driving innovation in environmental communications and microbial research.