My research seeks to understand how marine and coastal ecosystems respond to natural and anthropogenic environmental change. I approach this broad question by integrating ecological, chemical, physical, and quantitative perspectives, with the aim of translating scientific understanding into practical information for environmental management and decision-making.

My work has evolved from the study of benthic ecosystem processes and sediment biogeochemistry to contaminant dynamics, environmental monitoring, aquaculture systems, and marine renewable energy. Rather than representing separate research directions, these areas provide complementary ways of investigating how environmental pressures affect organisms, habitats, and ecosystem processes.

A central component of my research has been the study of coupled benthic and pelagic environmental systems. I am particularly interested in the interactions among biological activity, sediment chemistry, contaminant transport, water quality, and ecosystem function. My doctoral research examined how macrofaunal activity influences sediment biogeochemistry and the distribution and fate of chemical species within marine sediments. Since then, I have applied this interdisciplinary perspective to research involving environmental toxicology, natural-gas exposure, nutrient cycling, sediment and water-quality assessment, and ecological responses to industrial activities.

My research combines field observations, environmental sampling, laboratory and pressure-based experiments, geospatial analysis, numerical modelling, and the analysis of environmental sensor data. More recently, I have been involved in research using acoustic Doppler measurements and quantitative data analysis to detect fish and examine their interactions with marine hydrokinetic turbines. This work reflects my broader interest in developing and applying environmental technologies to address ecological questions and support the responsible development of marine industries.

I am also interested in applied research at the interface of marine ecology, aquaculture, environmental monitoring, and ecosystem-based management. My long-term objective is to contribute to multidisciplinary research that improves our ability to detect environmental change, understand its ecological consequences, and develop scientifically robust responses to emerging challenges in coastal and marine environments.