James Paterson

Dr. James Paterson is a microbial oceanographer at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering, specializing in microbial ecology of marine and freshwater systems. His work combines field sampling (including oceanographic expeditions) with advanced Flow Cytometry techniques for virus and bacterial enumeration.

• Education:
  • PhD in Microbial Oceanography (2012), Flinders University
  • Honours in Marine Biology (1st Class, 2007), Flinders University
  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (2006), Flinders University

Current research focuses on:

• Microbial community dynamics in aquatic systems
• Development of rapid detection tests for pathogens (e.g., Ostreid herpesvirus, SARS-CoV-2)
• Environmental applications of Flow Cytometry

Recent publications highlight his work in:

• Wine bacterium detection
• Gut-brain axis interactions
• Algal pond microbial monitoring
• Oral microbiome dynamics in children

Scientific awards include travel grants from SAME and MISA, Flinders Postgraduate Research Scholarship, and Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation.