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Martin Mallen-Cooper is a researcher at the Gulbali Research Institute, Charles Sturt University, with a strong focus on fish passage, river systems, and Mekong River ecology. He is actively involved in research, publishing, and supervision of higher degree research students.
Research Interests: His work centers on fish migration, fishways, life history of freshwater species, and the ecological impacts of dams and irrigation on river systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding fish movement in the Mekong River basin and in southeastern Australia.
His recent publications show a consistent trend in addressing fish passage challenges, migration barriers, and conservation strategies in both temperate and tropical rivers, with increasing emphasis on the Mekong region. Themes include diadromy, salinity gradients, fishway hydraulics, and community-based fishery impacts.
Scientific Contributions:
- Co-supervisor in HDR research on eel ecology in Indonesia
- Contributor to policy-relevant reports on fishway design in Cambodia
- Active media engagement on Mekong dam issues
Advising and Grants: He serves as a co-supervisor for PhD-level research. While specific grants are not listed, his commissioned reports and international collaborations suggest involvement in externally funded projects.
Labs and Teams: He is a key member of the Gulbali Research Institute, a leading center for river and fish ecology research in Australia, collaborating with national and international experts in fisheries science.
