Archives: Staff
Dr Keelan Lawlor
My research currently focuses on developing molecular tools to better understand and predict harmful algal blooms (HABs) as part of the ACTNOW project. I have previously worked investigating macroalgae-bacteria interactions and post-harvest degradation kinetics of macroalgal biomass. I am also interested in extraction kinetics of lipid biomolecules during scale-up, the development/modification of industrial extraction methods … Read more
Tayla Leathers BSc, MRes
I am a PhD Student at the Marine Biological Association and The University of Plymouth. My research involves the development of techniques to ‘futureproof’ kelp restoration and look into the impact this may have on UK marine biodiversity. My previous research as a masters student and Research Technician at the MBA focused on the thermal … Read more
Laura McMonagle BSc (hons), MRes DIC, MPhil, MSc, FGS, Mem.MBA.
After passing my MSc in Oceanography with merit at the Univeristy of Southampton, I am exited to now work at the MBA as a Data Research Assistant, for the European-funded DTO-BioFlow project, focussing on biological traits of the benthic fauna of the North Sea and how they constribute to Ecosystem Services. I have prior research … Read more
Diego Morales-Torres BSc
I am a PhD student at the University of Southampton, currently working in Dan Smale’s research group. My research focuses on the diversity stability theory, specifically investigating how marine communities respond to disturbances such as Marine heatwaves (MHWs) and the role of community diversity driving these responses.Using existing biological and environmental data on rocky subtidal … Read more
