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Dr Michelle Guzik is a Grant-Funded Researcher (C) at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Her work focuses on applying environmental DNA (eDNA) technologies to address conservation challenges in groundwater ecosystems and their dependent biodiversity. She leads the Invertebrate Systematics and Biodiversity Lab, a collaborative team using genomics to document and conserve biodiversity. Her research emphasizes groundwater sustainability, with projects assessing impacts on ecosystems like the Weeli Wolli Springs and Great Artesian Basin.
Key research areas include subterranean fauna discovery, eDNA-based biomonitoring, and genetic studies of species like the blind cave eel (Ophisternon candidum). She actively engages in citizen science initiatives and industry partnerships to bridge academic research with practical conservation outcomes. Michelle's work frequently addresses climate change impacts on groundwater resources and their ecological value, contributing to policy-relevant science.
Her articles span eDNA methodology, species discovery in arid zones, and evolutionary studies of subterranean organisms. Projects highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, ecology, and hydrogeology. While no awards are explicitly listed, her extensive grants and collaborative projects underscore her research impact. She mentors undergraduate students in genomics-driven conservation projects, fostering the next generation of biodiversity scientists.
