Ben Phillips
Professor Of Population Biology
Perth, Western Australia
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Top SchoolBen Phillips is a Professor of Population Biology with over a decade of experience bridging ecology, evolutionary biology and quantitative modelling to tackle real-world conservation challenges. Based in Perth, he has held senior academic fellowships and professorships at the University of Melbourne and Curtin University, developing data-driven approaches to population dynamics and biodiversity management. His work combines rigorous theory with applied field experience—from regional ecology in northwestern Australia to large-scale academic programs—giving him a practical perspective on translating science into policy. Passionate about effecting positive change, he increasingly focuses on research that safeguards future generations, a motivation reinforced by his role as a parent. Ben’s strength lies in turning complex ecological data into actionable models, and he brings an educator’s clarity to interdisciplinary collaboration.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
BSc (Hons), Biology, General, BSc (Hons), Biology, General at The University of QueenslandThe University of Sydney
Github Skills (5)
shiny10
forecasting9
infection7
shiny-apps7
machine-learning2
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
PopBiolGen/PBG_website
Jun 2023 - Mar 2025
PBG Website
Contributions:17 reviews, 97 PRs, 233 pushes in 1 year 9 months
PopBiolGen/PSHB_Dynamics
Nov 2023 - Feb 2025
Dynamic models for PSHB
Contributions:3 reviews, 20 PRs, 58 pushes in 1 year 3 months
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