Justin Seymour

Prof Justin Seymour is a Professor in the Climate Change Cluster (C3) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He leads the Ocean Microbiology Group, focusing on microbial ecology and oceanography. His research explores microbial roles in ocean ecosystems, spanning from ocean-basin dynamics to microscale interactions between microbes and marine organisms. He supervises Masters and PhD students, teaches Microbial Ecology (91170), and advises on courses like Ocean Systems and Climate Change (91156).

• Education: Not explicitly listed, but his academic role implies advanced degrees in microbiology or marine science.
• Affiliations:
  • Faculty of Science, UTS
  • Climate Change Cluster (C3)

Research Interests: His work addresses microbial contributions to ocean biogeochemistry, including interactions between microbes and corals, fish, seagrasses, and harmful pathogens. Key themes include:

• Microbial Oceanography
• Marine Microbial Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts on Microbiomes

Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize climate-driven shifts in microbial communities, pathogen dynamics linked to oyster mortality, and chemotaxis mechanisms in marine bacteria. Research highlights include the role of Vibrio species in disease outbreaks and the influence of marine heatwaves on microbiology.

• Awards:
  • ARC Discovery Projects (DP240100370, DP230100127, DP210101610)
  • UTS Chancellor's Research Fellowship
  • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Grant

Advising & Grants: Active in securing funding (e.g., ARC, NSW Government, Fisheries grants) for projects like oyster disease resilience and microbial contamination studies. Supervises interdisciplinary teams addressing climate change and marine health challenges.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Ocean Microbiology Group, collaborating internationally on microbial ecology, coral restoration, and aquaculture.