Dr. Pieter Arnold

Biography

Pieter’s research interests are centered on ecological evolutionary responses of organisms and communities to global change. He aims to understand how organisms cope with environmental stressors and their capacity to tolerate and respond to challenges like heat and drought over various time scales. To address these research questions, Pieter employs a combination of laboratory, glasshouse, field, and analytical approaches, focusing on plants and invertebrates. At the Australian National University, he teaches courses in ecology, physiology, and global change biology, such as 'Plants and Global Climate Change' and 'Comparative Physiology'. Pieter has also supervised multiple Higher Degree Research students and Honours students. He is active in service roles within the Research School of Biology, including participating in the Early Mid-Career Researchers Committee and contributing to the HDR Mentoring Program.

Research Interests