Michael Ridd

Michael Ridd is a Professor at James Cook University, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental chemistry, electrochemistry, and tropical ecology. His work spans topics such as heavy metal pollution in marine ecosystems, copper electrodeposition processes, and ecological restoration in mining-impacted tropical soils.

• Key Research Areas: Environmental monitoring using marine bioindicators, electrochemical metallurgy, and tropical ecosystem pollution dynamics.
• Collaborations: Regularly partners with researchers in marine science (e.g., David Klumpp, Kirsten Heimann) and industrial chemistry (e.g., Cesimiro Fabian, Madoc Sheehan).
• Publications: Focus on cadmium contamination, microalgal toxicity, and electrochemical modeling in hydrometallurgy and environmental science.

His recent publications (2000-2018) demonstrate sustained expertise in analyzing metal transport mechanisms, improving industrial electrochemical processes, and assessing ecological impacts in tropical coastal zones. While no formal awards, students, or lab affiliations are explicitly listed, his collaborative projects suggest involvement in multidisciplinary teams addressing environmental sustainability and industrial innovation.