Mads Thomsen

Mads Thomsen is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia, focusing on marine and coastal ecological research.

• Key research areas include Marine Heatwaves, Kelp Forests, Invasive Species, and Biodiversity Conservation.
• Recent work examines habitat heterogeneity in New Zealand estuaries, climate extremes' impacts on marine ecosystems, and ecological interdependencies in coastal environments.
• Projects incorporate quantitative tools like the Habitat Dependency Index and scenario modeling for tropical cyclone effects.

His research output spans marine ecology, climate science, and environmental management, with 5 recent publications (2024-2025) addressing coastal resilience and species interactions.