Simon Jarman

Professor Simon Jarman is a faculty member at Curtin University, affiliated with the School of Molecular and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research primarily advances the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) and genomic tools for ecological monitoring, species conservation, and understanding life-history traits in marine and terrestrial vertebrates.

His research interests center on:

• Environmental DNA (eDNA): Developing novel sampling methodologies (e.g., paint rollers, passive samplers) and analytical frameworks for biodiversity assessment, invasive species detection, and ecosystem health monitoring.
• Epigenetics & Genomics: Creating and calibrating epigenetic clocks to predict age, lifespan, and maturity in diverse vertebrate species (fish, turtles, mammals, krill), and exploring genomic adaptations.
• Marine Molecular Ecology: Utilizing metabarcoding to study plankton communities, coral reef habitats, predator diets, and population structure in Antarctic krill and other marine organisms.

Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a dominant focus on methodological innovation in eDNA/eRNA applications, epigenetic age prediction models across vertebrates, and large-scale biodiversity surveys using molecular tools. His work consistently integrates field ecology with advanced bioinformatic and genomic analyses.

Professor Jarman collaborates extensively with national and international researchers on projects ranging from Antarctic ecosystems to Australian coastal biodiversity. While the text details no specific labs or teams he leads, his publication record indicates leadership in large, multidisciplinary consortia addressing fundamental and applied questions in molecular ecology and conservation genomics.