Speakers
Plenary Session
Dr Michael Doane is a microbial ecologist at Flinders University, Australia, specialising in metagenomics, microbial community dynamics, and the ecology of marine and terrestrial systems. His research examines the role of microbial communities in ecosystem health, resilience, and nutrient cycling, with a focus on extreme and unique environments. Through his work, Dr Doane investigates how microbial diversity and metabolic functions contribute to biogeochemical processes, particularly in ecosystems impacted by human activities.
Dr Doane’s recent projects include studies on microbial community assembly in marine bacterioplankton, metagenomic profiling of gut and soil microbiomes, and microbiome interactions with marine species such as leopard and whale sharks. His work utilises advanced genomic and bioinformatics techniques to reveal the functional potential of microbiomes in shaping ecological processes and influencing host health.