Professor Dr. Michael Douglas

Biography

Michael Douglas is a Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in the ecology and management of tropical ecosystems. He holds a degree in freshwater ecology from Monash University and has extensive experience in the field, having worked as a researcher and producer for ABC Television's natural history documentaries. Douglas completed his PhD at Monash University, focusing on the effects of catchment fire management on intermittent streams. He has held teaching and research positions at Charles Darwin University and has played a pivotal role in establishing significant collaborative research initiatives. As Director of the Tropical Rivers Coastal Knowledge consortium and the Northern Australia Hub of the National Environmental Research Program, he has contributed to advancing ecological research in northern Australia. His research interests include understanding the impacts of catchment management practices on freshwater ecosystems, particularly tropical rivers, floodplains, and riparian zones. He has collaborated with various universities and governmental agencies, focusing on integrating Indigenous knowledge and western science to improve environmental management outcomes.

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