Greg Guerin

Greg Guerin is an accomplished terrestrial plant ecologist affiliated with the University of Adelaide's School of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. As the 'Analysis and Synthesis Lead' for TERN Ecosystem Surveillance, he specializes in analytical support for environmental monitoring and software development (e.g., the ausplotsR package). With over 15 years of post-PhD experience, his expertise spans community ecology, macroecology, and ecosystem monitoring. He directs the OUTLIER unit, offering data analysis and statistical review services to industry, government, and educational sectors.

His research focuses on biodiversity mapping, climate change impacts on Australian ecosystems, and invasive species dynamics. Notably, he has described 20 new plant species and contributed to open-source tools for analyzing national ecosystem data. His work bridges ecological theory with practical applications, emphasizing reproducible science and data standardization.

Greg has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles and actively reviews for >40 international journals. His contributions include advancing the Alien Flora of Australia dataset and developing frameworks for ecosystem surveillance. Despite his prolific output, he remains committed to applied ecological solutions for conservation and land management.