Les Christidis

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Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
Work: Birds Biogeography Evolutionary Genetics Systematics
Biographical: My research expertise is on the evolution and biogeography of the Australasian bird fauna. I hold a BSc from the University of Melbourne majoring in genetics and zoology (marine biology and ecology), and a PhD from the Australian National University (evolutionary genetics). I have been a CSIRO post-doctoral fellow, Queen Elizabeth II fellow and am currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in Genetics at the University of Melbourne. I have authored over 120 research papers, reports, books and popular articles on subjects as diverse as conservation genetics, intangible cultural heritage, marine invasive species and bird systematics. In addition to academic achievements I have held appointments as Assistant Director at the Australian Museum and Head of Sciences at Museum Victoria. Currently I am the Director of the National Marine Science Centre which is part of Southern Cross University in Australia.
Favourite Publications: Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Journal of Biogeography Molecular Ecology Journal of Avian Biology Systematic Biology Evolution

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