Stephen Ban

Stephen Ban is a Researcher affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. His work focuses on marine biology, coral reef ecosystems, and the impacts of climate change. He completed his PhD under Professors Bob Pressey and Sean Connolly, examining multiple stressors on the Great Barrier Reef through meta-analyses and Bayesian belief networks.

• Key Research Areas: Coral reef resilience, ecosystem dynamics, climate change adaptation, and socioecological interactions.
• Contributions: Published studies on coral heat tolerance, reef vulnerability, and the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on fisheries and agriculture in tropical regions.

His interdisciplinary approach bridges ecological and social sciences, emphasizing the interplay between marine ecosystems and human well-being.