Lisa Pope

Dr. Lisa Pope is a researcher at the School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, serving as Centre Manager for the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites. Her work integrates population genetics, phylogeography, and conservation biology to address ecological and evolutionary challenges.

• PhD in Population Genetics (2001), The University of Queensland
• Member, Australasian Research Management Society

Her research focuses on applied population genetics, examining dispersal patterns in endangered species like the northern bettong and Brazilian tanager. She investigates how human activities, such as translocation, impact invasive species spread (e.g., tilapia) and wildlife disease dynamics (e.g., bovine tuberculosis in badgers).

Recent publications highlight trends in conservation genetics, phylogeographic analysis, and reproductive strategies. Her work on tiger sharks revealed single-paternity systems, while studies on badgers demonstrated culling-induced movement and genetic isolation mechanisms.

Scientific contributions are recognized through grants like the UQ Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women (2012-2015). She has supervised 20+ students, including Ambrocio Matias (2016) and Andrew Mather (2009), across topics in marine ecology, conservation genetics, and evolutionary biology.