Dr Paul McInerney

As an ecosystem ecologist, Dr. McInerney’s primary interests lie in food webs, freshwater community ecology, disturbance ecology, and ecological function. His work focuses on understanding how basal resources respond to altered ecosystem conditions and the cascading effects these changes have on trophic pathways, efficiency, and the productivity of higher consumers. Dr. McInerney possesses extensive experience in both fundamental and applied field ecology, actively contributing to large-scale basin-wide research programs and driving targeted international research initiatives. He has cultivated a broad professional network, fostering strong connections with government stakeholders, fellow academics, researchers across the sector, and international non-government organizations. Through collaborative efforts with scientists and government, Dr. McInerney consistently delivers high-quality, peer-reviewed research that is not only scientifically rigorous but also directly useful, relevant, and readily interpretable for natural resource managers.