Biogeography, Ecology, & Modelling (BEAM)
About us​​
Our research focuses on species ecology and biogeography, using advanced statistical methods and modelling to examine how species and communities interact with their environments across spatial and temporal scales.
As a Node and the main Modelling Stream in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) and our strong partnership with the Australian Museum Research Institute, we investigate how climate change and human disturbances—past, present, and future—reshape ecosystems, informing prioritised conservation planning.
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Our work spans terrestrial and marine ecosystems, assessing biodiversity patterns, species responses to environmental change, and the effectiveness of conservation strategies. ​
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Latest news​​
Van der Meersch et al., (2025). Paleorecords reveals biological mechanisms crucial for reliable species range shift projections amid rapid climate change. Ecology Letters 28 e70080
Our research featured in National Geographic 'the hunt for other humans' based on Saltré et al., (2024) Nature Communications 15(1) 4364
Frédérik Saltré presenting BEAM to the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) in Sydney
Our collaborations​
Our research spans more than 10 countries and includes a global network of over 150 collaborators.
Nationally, we have built a strong research network across approximately 10 institutes, while internationally, we partner with leading research institutions across multiple continents, working alongside experts in ecology, climate science, and biodiversity conservation​
