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Personal profile
Biography
John is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University.
He is an algal ecophysiologist and his primary research has been on photosynthesis and the impacts of global change on the algae that form the basis of most freshwater and marine food chains. He studies the effects of ocean acidification on various aspects of the biology of marine algae and has also been involved in studies of factors driving the growth and toxicity of cyanobacteria that cause problem blooms in inland waterways.
John also has interests in more applied aspects of algal biology, such as using algae for bioremediation of heavy-metal-contaminated water, and growing algae for biofuels and other useful products.
Although now ‘retired’, John is still active in publishing papers covering the above topics.
Research area keywords
- Algae
- Photosynthesis
- CO2 Sequestration
- Climate Change
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Elucidating the role that vertical migration of phytoplankton in the Gippsland Lakes plays in determining population dynamics and algal bloom formation.
Wartman, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Beardall, J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
23/05/17 → …
Project: Research
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The effects of salinity on growth and germination of blue-green algae and its potential as a management tool
Stojkovic, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Beardall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC) (trading as Melbourne Water) (Victoria)
Project: Research
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Seaweed forests of the future: responses to ocean acidification and warming
Hurd , C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Beardall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bridle, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gaitan- Espitia, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Raven, J. A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
25/03/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Diatom lipids: the key to past sea-ice history in remote Antarctic regions
Armand, L. K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), George, S. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Belt, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Heraud, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bowler, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Beardall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
28/02/17 → 27/02/20
Project: Research
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Elucidating the role that vertical migration of phytoplankton in the Gippsland Lakes plays in determining population dynamics and algal bloom formation.
Wartman, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Beardall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
12/06/15 → 31/12/17
Project: Research
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Characterization of porous cellulose triacetate derived from kapok fibres (Ceiba pentandra) as a tool to enhance crude oil absorption
Alessandro, L., Chan, E. W. C., Jaafar, J., Beardall, J. & Soo, M. O. Y., 15 Feb 2025, In: Discover Materials. 5, 1, 20 p., 39.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Combined effects of ocean acidification and warming on phytoplankton productivity and community structure in the coastal water of Southern East
Zhang, Y., Beardall, J. & Gao, K., 1 Sept 2025, In: Marine Environmental Research. 210, 16 p., 107352.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Corrigendum to “Combined effects of ocean acidification and warming on phytoplankton productivity and community structure in the coastal water of Southern East” [Mar. Environ. Res. (2025) 107352] (Marine Environmental Research (2025) 210, (S014111362500409X), (10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107352))
Zhang, Y., Beardall, J. & Gao, K., Oct 2025, In: Marine Environmental Research. 211, 1 p., 107419.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Inorganic Carbon Acquisition and Photosynthetic Metabolism in Marine Photoautotrophs: A Summary †
Beer, S. & Beardall, J., 2 Mar 2025, In: Plants. 14, 6, 17 p., 904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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John Raven, FRS, FRSE: a truly great innovator in plant physiology, photosynthesis and much more
Larkum, A. W. D., Falkowski, P. G., Edwards, D., Osmond, C. B., Lambers, H., Sanchez-Baracaldo, P., Ritchie, R. J., Runcie, J. W., Ralph, P. J., Westoby, M., Maberly, S., Griffiths, H., Smith, F. A. & Beardall, J., 17 Feb 2025, In: Photosynthesis Research. 163, 2, 20 p., 18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Phycological Society of America Award of Excellence
Beardall, J. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Phycological Society of America Luigi Provasoli Award
Beardall, J. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)