Philip Martin

PhD student

Current work

My PhD project broadly focuses on the effects of biodiversity change and its drivers on ecosystem functioning and services.

My most recent work has investigated how non-native plant invasion might affect ecosystem function. Though previous research has attempted to identify the traits that determine what makes a species a successful invader, little has been done to explain the impacts of invasives once they become established. In this project we are investigating whether species traits can be used to predict the impact of non-native plants on ecosystem functioning. To do this we have been using meta-analysis to synthesise primary research. If you have a data set that you think may contribute to this work, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Future work will investigate the potential roles of species extinction and declines, habitat connectivity and succession on governing ecosystem functioning.

Brief CV

Jan 2010-Aug 2010: Species Mapping Assistant - Birdlife International, Cambridge

Sep 2009-May 2010: Research Assistant - World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge

Dec 2007-Sep 2009: Mapping Assistant, IUCN, Cambridge

2006-1007: MSc Applied Ecology, University of East Anglia

2000-2005: BSc Biology - Manchester Metropolitan University