Luke is an NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow at the Monash Biomedical Discovery Institute. He completed his PhD in 2016 and conducted postdoctoral research in the lab of Prof. Mike Ryan where he primarily focused on studying proteins involved in the assembly of the electron transport chain in mitochondria. His research aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying mitochondrial diseases caused by defects in this process. Luke’s research has identified new proteins related to electron transport chain function, re-evaluated the roles of known mitochondrial proteins, and characterised genetic factors contributing to mitochondrial disease. In 2023, Luke became a Group Leader at the BDI, where he continues to pursue his research interests in understanding how changes in mitochondrial function affect mitochondrial metabolism. Specifically, he is passionate about identifying novel components involved in electron transport chain function and exploring the rewiring of mitochondrial metabolism in response to altered mitochondrial function.