John Morgan

Dr. John Morgan is an Associate Professor in the Ecological Plant and Animal Sciences department at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. His research focuses on the interplay between ecological theory and applied conservation practices, particularly in restoration ecology, species invasion dynamics, and climate change impacts across diverse ecosystems ranging from alpine grasslands to tropical savannas.

• Research Interests: Long-term vegetation dynamics, fire ecology, climate change adaptation, conservation of native plant biodiversity, weed invasions, and functional trait ecology.
• Key Projects: Investigating nutrient impacts on grassland stability, climate change effects on alpine shrubs, fire regime consequences in tropical savannas, and fungal conservation in Australian and Antarctic ecosystems.
• Professional Engagement: Active in mentoring students, collaborating with conservation groups, and providing ecological expertise to government agencies through funded projects like NESP PeatSense and Farm-scale Natural Capital Accounting.
• Teaching: Has taught courses on plant diversity, landscape ecology, and mountain ecosystems since 2000.