John Pandolfi

John Pandolfi is a Professor and Chief Investigator at the University of Queensland, leading Program 2 of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. His research focuses on coral reef ecosystems, historical ecology, and the long-term resilience of marine systems. He holds a BSc from the University of Notre Dame Australia, an MSc from the University of Wisconsin, and a PhD from the University of California, Davis.

Research Interests:
1) Long-term ecology of coral reefs
2) Historical ecology for reef management
3) Paleoecological dynamics of Indo-Pacific corals
4) Evolutionary processes in Caribbean reef corals

He has contributed to high-impact studies on climate change impacts, including work on fisheries vulnerability and coral reef biodiversity decline. His leadership in the ARC Centre highlights his role in bridging paleoecological research with contemporary conservation strategies.