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David Hamilton is a Professor and Director of the Australian Rivers Institute at Griffith University. He holds a PhD from the University of Otago (1991) and has served as a global leader in freshwater research, previously holding the inaugural Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair in Lake Restoration at the University of Waikato (2002–2017). His research focuses on lake restoration, freshwater ecosystems, climate change impacts, and aquatic modelling. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Inland Waters and Associate Editor of Hydrobiologia and Aquatic Ecology.
- Education:
- PhD in Environmental Science, University of Otago, 1991
- BSc, University of Otago, 1984
Research interests include cyanobacterial blooms, hydrodynamic models, and high-frequency lake monitoring. He has led over 40 funded projects, including ARC grants and industry collaborations. Currently supervises multiple doctoral students in areas like cyanobacteria modelling and water quality. His work informs policy and management through roles with New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment and Australian regional councils.
- Key Roles:
- Editor-in-Chief, Inland Waters
- Steering Committee Member, Pathways to Impact (Griffith University)
- Advisor to Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Seqwater
Publications emphasize freshwater biomonitoring, lake restoration strategies, and climate change effects. His labs and teams at Australian Rivers Institute address global freshwater challenges, integrating fieldwork, modelling, and policy advocacy.
