Bob Wong

Bob Wong is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University, specializing in evolutionary biology and animal behaviour. His research focuses on the evolution of mating systems, sexual selection, and the impact of environmental change on animal behaviour and reproductive strategies. He investigates diverse taxa, including insects, fish, and amphibians, with recent work emphasizing pharmaceutical pollution effects on wildlife.

Research Interests:
- Evolutionary mechanisms of mating systems
- Ecological and evolutionary responses to environmental stressors
- Behavioral ecology of urban and aquatic species
- Pharmaceutical pollution impacts on animal behavior

Key Projects:
- Investigating psychoactive pollutants' effects on marine fish cognition (2025-2026)
- Assessing pharmaceutical impacts on freshwater fish immunity (2025-2026)
- Ecotoxicology frameworks for behavioral studies (EthoCRED initiative)

Publications highlight behavioral plasticity, invasive species ecology, and ecotoxicology. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.