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Mike McWilliam is a Researcher at James Cook University, affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (2005–2022). His work focuses on coral reef ecosystems, biogeography, and the impacts of human activities on reef resilience. He holds a PhD from James Cook University under Prof. Terry Hughes and Dr. Mia Hoogenboom, following a degree in biological sciences from the University of Oxford, where he specialized in deep-sea coral biogeography.
His research interests include coral diversity, reef ecosystem functions, and responses to climate change. He explores multi-scale reef dynamics—from population-level processes to macroevolutionary patterns—and investigates how historical climate shifts inform current reef management strategies. His work bridges ecological, evolutionary, and applied conservation science.
Publications highlight coral bleaching mechanisms, reef recovery trajectories, and biodiversity monitoring. His research emphasizes functional trait diversity and how it mediates reef resilience to disturbances like ocean warming and acidification. He collaborates with institutions globally to advance coral reef conservation strategies.
While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to understanding climate-driven reef transformations are notable. His role in the ARC Centre involved managing large-scale ecological datasets and advancing field methodologies for reef monitoring. He has advised on coral restoration strategies and participated in interdisciplinary projects linking marine biology with climate science.
