Geoff MacFarlane

Associate Professor Geoff MacFarlane is an academic at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences within the Department of Environmental Science and Management. His research focuses on marine ecotoxicology, aquatic toxicology, and environmental pollution, particularly in estuarine and saltmarsh ecosystems. He has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Vice Chancellors Early Career Academic Teaching Excellence Award and the CARRICK citation for outstanding contributions to student learning.

• Administrative roles: Deputy Chair of the Animal Care and Ethics Committee, Program Convenor for Environmental Science programs.
• Editorial roles: Associate Editor for Marine Pollution Bulletin and Ecotoxicology.

Research emphasizes metal contamination impacts on marine organisms, phytoremediation potential of saltmarsh plants, and endocrine disruptor effects in molluscs. Key grants include Australian Research Council funding (2004, 2006, 2009, 2020, 2023, 2024) for projects addressing zooremediation and environmental monitoring.

Recent studies explore lead exposure effects on oyster behavior, transgenerational toxicity of estrogenic compounds, and atmospheric metal pollution in global megacities. His work bridges ecological research with practical applications in environmental management.