Richard is one of CEED's Chief Investigators, and is an ARC Laureate Fellow.

Richard is an ecologist, with extensive experience in Australia, United Kingdom, Europe and United States. 

Richard joined UWA in 2009 where he leads the ERIE Research Group within the School of Plant Biology.

Richard's specific interests are in vegetation dynamics and management, fragmentation, invasive species, ecosystem restoration, conservation biology and landscape ecology.

His current research focuses on ecosystem management in a rapidly changing world. 

See Richard's personal web site for his full CV and publications.