Christina Carl

Christina Carl is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in marine biotechnology with a focus on algal cultivation, biofouling prevention, and sustainable aquaculture. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, including biomaterials design, spectral analysis, and biorefinery models. She holds a PhD in Marine Biology from JCU (2012).

Her research explores the optimization of Ulva species cultivation in land-based systems, development of 3D-printed bioreactors, and antifouling materials for marine applications. Key projects include studying the structural characterization of ulvans, the nutritional potential of Sargassum, and thermal/light environments for algal growth.

Publications highlight her contributions to species identification (e.g., Ulva sapora), reproductive biology of filamentous algae, and cascading biorefinery models. Collaborations with institutions like JCU’s marine science teams underscore her role in advancing tropical marine resource utilization.