Craig Franklin

Professor Craig Franklin is a faculty member at the University of Queensland (UQ), serving as a Professor in the School of the Environment (Faculty of Science) and concurrently as President of the Academic Board. His research focuses on Conservation Physiology, investigating how fish, frogs, and reptiles respond to environmental changes, particularly climate-induced shifts. He employs interdisciplinary methods, including biotelemetry and genomic techniques, to study physiological and behavioral adaptations in ectotherms.

Education: Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Canterbury.

Research Interests: Climate change impacts on ectotherms, physiological responses to environmental stressors (e.g., UV radiation, temperature), and conservation strategies for threatened species. Collaborations include Australia Zoo and NSW Fisheries. He leads the Franklin Eco-Laboratory, which emphasizes training in ecological and evolutionary physiology.

Grants and Funding: Supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Environmental Science Program (NESP). His work addresses applied conservation challenges, such as mitigating dam-related cold water pollution and assessing wildfire impacts on aquatic systems.

Labs/Teams: Franklin Eco-Laboratory at UQ, focusing on integrative physiology and conservation biology.