Zoe Doubleday

Dr. Zoe Doubleday is a Senior Research Fellow at the Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, based at the Mawson Lakes Campus. She leads the MARIS (MArine Research for Innovative Solutions) lab, focusing on marine ecology, sustainable fisheries, cephalopod biology, and science communication. Her work bridges ecological research with public engagement, including interactive exhibits like the Octopus Estate game.

• Research Interests: Marine ecology, sustainable management of octopus fisheries, chemical sclerochronology for environmental reconstruction, science communication strategies.
• Publications: Recent studies explore reproductive hormone analysis in cephalopod beaks, climate change impacts on marine species, and seafood system resilience. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the University of Tasmania and CSIRO.
• Grants & Awards: Recipient of an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (FT190100244) for her contributions to marine research.
• Labs & Teams: Heads the MARIS lab, which delivers innovative solutions to environmental challenges through accessible science. Her team collaborates with industry partners and contributes to national climate change risk assessments.
• Supervision: Actively supervises research students and integrates fieldwork, lab analysis, and digital outreach in her projects.