Sydney Functional Ecology
A lab led by Dr Mark Wong
The Sydney Functional Ecology lab explores the forms, functions and futures of organisms on our changing planet
Every living design holds purpose
We study species’ traits and strategies to address the impacts of global change on biodiversity and ecological function
We have a special interest in insects, the movers and shakers of ecosystems
Combining field experiments, natural history, ecological theory and global analyses, we uncover the processes that sustain and threaten biodiversity
We communicate our science widely to inspire action and admiration for the natural world
Led by Dr Mark Wong, the lab will be established at The University of Sydney in late 2025
Biodiversity
Ecological Communities
Functional Traits
Insects
Biological Invasions
Ecosystem Functioning
Ants
Community Assembly
New Species
Human Pressures
Community Ecology
Field Studies
Arthropods
Macroecology
Mesocosm Experiments
Meta-analyses
Taxonomy
Artificial Light
Biodiversity Ecological Communities Functional Traits Insects Biological Invasions Ecosystem Functioning Ants Community Assembly New Species Human Pressures Community Ecology Field Studies Arthropods Macroecology Mesocosm Experiments Meta-analyses Taxonomy Artificial Light
Sydney Functional Ecology
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
The University of Sydney
Camperdown
NSW 2050