Matthew Brachmann

Matthew Brachmann is a Researcher at the University of Glasgow, specializing in evolutionary mechanisms and genomic studies of aquatic species. His work focuses on adaptive divergence, ecological genomics, and conservation genetics of fish such as Arctic charr, lumpfish, and Atlantic salmon. He investigates how environmental factors and genomic processes drive phenotypic and ecological divergence in populations.

Brachmann's research employs advanced genomic techniques, including whole-genome sequencing and SNP array development, to study population structure and introgression risks in aquaculture settings. He has contributed to understanding sex determination pathways in lumpfish through reference genome analysis and applied machine learning for conservation genetics.

His collaborative projects include studies on spatial genetic structure in Northwest Atlantic lumpfish, parallel evolution in Icelandic Arctic charr morphs, and chromosomal rearrangements in intertidal snails. While no formal student advisees are listed, his work represents significant contributions to evolutionary biology and conservation science.

Brachmann's publications span high-impact journals like Molecular Ecology and Ecology and Evolution, reflecting his expertise in ecological genomics and evolutionary processes.