Justin Brookes

Professor Justin Brookes is a faculty member at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His primary research focuses on water quality, limnology, and ecological restoration, particularly in the context of potable water sources, river-lake ecosystems, and the effects of climate change on aquatic environments. He leads large-scale projects on biofiltration for water reuse and collaborates internationally with institutions like CSIRO, UC Santa Barbara, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

His research interests include hydrodynamics, cyanobacteria dynamics, and nutrient cycling in lakes and estuaries. Key projects involve the Coorong and Lower Lakes of the River Murray, examining eutrophication, salinization, and ecosystem resilience. Brookes actively supervises Masters and PhD students, emphasizing water science and environmental management.

Brookes has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on microbial ecology, carbon cycling, and the ecological impacts of climate change. His work integrates field studies, modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address global water challenges. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to water science are recognized through his leadership in major research initiatives.

He is engaged in grant-funded projects and has contributed to policy discussions on water governance in the Murray-Darling Basin. Brookes' labs and teams focus on innovative solutions for water quality management, including biofiltration systems and real-time monitoring technologies.