Jaimie Dick

Professor Jaimie Dick is a globally recognized expert in invasive alien species and their ecological, environmental, and economic impacts, particularly in the context of climate change. Affiliated with Queen's University Belfast's School of Biological Sciences, his research focuses on understanding how invasive species interact with native ecosystems, amplify climate change effects, and influence sustainability. He is associated with the Institute for Global Food Security and Queen's Marine Laboratory, contributing to multidisciplinary approaches to biological invasions.

His expertise spans freshwater, marine, and terrestrial systems, addressing topics such as microplastic pollution effects on invasive species, coral bleaching mitigation, and functional response modeling for predicting invasion impacts. He has advised on global biosecurity strategies and contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Media engagement includes frequent interviews and features in outlets like 10 Things to Know About.

Research trends in his publications highlight themes like synergistic effects of climate change and invasions, microplastic toxicity to aquatic life, and standardized terminology in invasion science. His work emphasizes policy-relevant solutions for managing invasive species in rapidly changing environments.

• Key Collaborations: Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's Marine Laboratory
• Media Highlights: Extensive print, broadcast, and online coverage
• Teaching: Advocates for multi-ecosystem field courses to enhance student learning

He actively engages in global discussions on biological security, emphasizing the need for integrated strategies to prevent and manage invasive species across ecosystems.