Mark Eldridge

Mark Eldridge is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Macquarie University and holds the title of External Examiner. His research focuses on conservation biology, marsupial genetics, and wildlife ecology with a particular emphasis on rock-wallaby species and biodiversity conservation strategies.

He has led or collaborated on four major research projects including 'Wildlife conservation: altering host-parasite interactions' (2011-2014) and 'Characterization of the tammar wallaby MHC' (2006-2008). His work integrates genomic tools with field conservation efforts to address threats to endangered species.

Key research interests include phylogeography of arid zone species, molecular approaches to biodiversity management, and functional morphology of marsupials. Recent publications emphasize genomic prioritization for endangered mammals and climate-driven species distribution changes.

Dr. Eldridge has secured significant grants for projects addressing disease management in rock wallabies and genomic diversity preservation. His collaborations span international researchers and Indigenous ranger groups, emphasizing community-driven conservation strategies.

He leads research teams focused on applying genetic insights to real-world conservation challenges, with a track record of 152+ publications and over 5,500 citations.