Experienced Researcher
and Educator
As an interdisciplinary river scientist for over 30 years, I apply cutting edge research and thinking to further our understanding of social-ecological systems, and how they can help solve the global riverine landscape challenges we currently face.
Through my research, I have produced several published works in the field.
My current research and supervisory work focuses on linkages between fluvial geomorphology and freshwater ecology – at scales ranging from near bed hydraulics to entire global river networks.
I also teach several units at the University of New England.
Banner Image: The Narran Lakes wetland complex. This is an important ecosystem, located at the terminus of the Condamine Balonne River in the northern regions of the Murray Darling Basin, an important biodiversity hotspot. We have been researching how this ecosystem responds to highly variable flow regimes.
Postgraduate Program
With an active postgraduate program, I have a proven track record of students completing and publishing their work. Beyond this, I support my alumni in sourcing employment and research opportunities in their relevant fields.
Research Opportunities
I welcome inquiries across a range of research opportunities – including postdoctoral, postgraduate, undergraduate, technician, volunteering and internship opportunities.
“With postgraduate students, I consider myself more a collaborator than a supervisor. Working with these individuals is thrilling – they are the future thinkers and problem solvers in our field.”
- MARTIN
The Lower Murray Floodplain, South Australia. Floodplains are a significant feature of Australian riverine landscape that contain important natural and agricultural ecosystems. Our floodplain research attempts to unpack the interactions between these contrasting ecosystems.
Current Research
I am currently leading several research projects, which focus on:
looking at the resilience of river networks
unpacking the multiple disturbances affecting large, global river ecosystems
understanding floodplain ecosystem responses to natural and anthropogenic drivers
determining the interactive effects of hydrology and geomorphology on river ecosystems
river restoration success criteria
The Mississippi River, USA. The mighty Mississippi is truly one of the world’s great rivers and along with our American colleagues we have been investigating hydrology-geomorphology-ecology interactions in this great system.
Collaboration is key
I believe in working together. It is the interactions between different disciplines and geographies, whilst being adaptive in our thinking, that builds and strengthens conceptual understanding, scientific knowledge, practical solutions and science-management partnerships.
My network of collaborators bring insights from far and wide, including Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, Sweden, South Africa and the United States.
Contact Martin
If you’re interested in having a chat with me, you can complete the form here or connect with me on LinkedIn.