Mark de Bruyn

Dr. Mark de Bruyn is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science, specializing in evolutionary biology and molecular ecology. He leads the Griffith University DNA Sequencing Facility and is affiliated with the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution. His research focuses on biogeography, environmental DNA (eDNA), ancient DNA, and conservation genomics, particularly in aquatic ecosystems.

Education: PhD from Queensland University of Technology (2006), followed by postdoctoral positions at Durham University (UK) and Bangor University (UK). Joined Griffith University in 2022.

Research Interests: Evolutionary impacts of climate change, freshwater/marine ecology, and biodiversity conservation. Notable projects include using eDNA for environmental assessments and studying ancient DNA to understand species responses to past climate shifts.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes eDNA applications, conservation genomics, and the genetic dynamics of marine species like southern elephant seals and manta rays. His studies bridge molecular tools with ecological and conservation challenges.

• Awards: Queensland Flying Scientist (2024–2025).
• Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple HDR students on topics like aquatic biodiversity and conservation. Leads funded projects on eDNA, coral reef ecology, and ancient biodiversity archives.

Labs/Teams: Academic Lead of Griffith University DNA Sequencing Facility, contributing to genomics research and infrastructure.