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Maria Dornelas is a researcher affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. Her work focuses on coral biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and climate change impacts. She holds a PhD from James Cook University (2006) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of St Andrews and the Centre itself (2008–2009).
Education:
- BSc (Honours) in Ecology, Universidade de Lisboa
- PhD in Coral Biodiversity Patterns, James Cook University (2006)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of St Andrews
Research Interests: Maria investigates coral reef resilience through multi-scale dynamics, linking ecological processes to human well-being. Her work spans population dynamics, macroevolutionary patterns, and the application of DNA techniques to predict climate change impacts. She explores how historical ecological data can inform future conservation strategies.
Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes genetic approaches to coral adaptation and socio-economic dimensions of climate change, particularly in vulnerable tropical regions.
Grants & Advising: No explicit grants or advisees listed. However, her involvement with the ARC Centre indicates participation in collaborative research funding. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects linking ecology, climatology, and social science.
Labs/Teams: Associated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, a multidisciplinary hub for coral reef research until its closure in 2022.
