School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences staff

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Dr Michelle Marraffini MS, PhD

Senior Lecturer - Statistics

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences

My work centers around biodiversity and asks questions about the causes and consequences of the diversity seen in the natural world. I use applied statistics to help answer these research questions. 

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: 323 B, Science Tower B
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Masters of Science (2013)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Canterbury (2021)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Marine Ecology, Marine Reserves, Marine Invasion Ecology,  Ecology, Applied Statistics

Research Opportunities

  • Remote sensing and statistical modelling for coastal ecosystems  (01/05/2024) Our objective is to examine methods and develop a toolkit for remote monitoring to the better understand coastal ecosystem resilience.

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Applied Statistics (010401):
Biological Sciences (060000): Community Ecology (060202):
Conservation and Biodiversity (050202): Ecological Applications (050100):
Ecology (060200):
Environmental Science and Management (050200): Environmental Sciences (050000): Invasive Species Ecology (050103):
Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology) (060205):
Mathematical Sciences (010000): Statistics (010400)