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Associate Professor Damian Michael is a Landscape Ecologist and Herpetologist at Charles Sturt University's Gulbali Institute. He specializes in ecological monitoring, agri-environment schemes, and conservation of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals in human-modified landscapes. Dr. Michael leads the Squamate Conservation and Landscape Ecology (SCALE) group, focusing on reptile conservation and rocky outcrop ecology. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University (2010) and authored award-winning works like Rocky Outcrops in Australia: Ecology, Conservation and Management. His research addresses biodiversity loss, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species impacts.
Education: PhD in Inselberg Ecology/Herpetology (ANU, 2010); BAppSci (Hons) and BAppSci in Ecosystem Management (Charles Sturt University); additional studies in Physical Sciences (University of Technology).
Research Interests: Landscape ecology, herpetology, rocky outcrop conservation, restoration ecology, and ecological monitoring. Recent work includes genomic studies of lizard populations, camera-trap wildlife monitoring, and post-wildfire species resilience.
Publications (2025 highlights): Field Guide to the Reptiles of Albury Wodonga, Genomic repercussions of landscape modification, and studies on fragmented habitats' reptile diversity. His work emphasizes conservation genetics and applied ecology.
Awards: Recognized for Rocky Outcrops in Australia, a key text in conservation management. Serves on IUCN Skink and Snake Specialist Groups and leads the Albury Conservation Company.
Advising & Grants: Supervises researchers and manages grants focusing on reptile conservation. Active in policy through IUCN assessments and National Environmental Science Programme projects. Leads fieldwork and ecological monitoring initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Directs the SCALE group's research on squamate conservation, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address biodiversity challenges in agricultural and urban landscapes.
