Mark Ooi

Mark Ooi is an Associate Professor at the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, and a Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong. His research focuses on seed ecology, fire ecology, and conservation biology, with significant contributions to understanding plant responses to megafires and fire regimes.

• PhD in Biological Sciences (University of Wollongong, 2007)
• Current affiliations: UNSW (since 2015) and UOW (since 2011)

His work explores how fire severity, frequency, and climate gradients affect seed germination, plant community dynamics, and biodiversity conservation. Recent publications highlight fire feedback loops in mesic forests, varroa mite impacts on Australian flora, and cross-continental metabolic adaptations in sand-dune plants. Articles span high-impact journals like Nature and Conservation Biology, emphasizing conservation frameworks and trait-based ecological modeling.