ProfessorJason Tylianakis

Jason’s research examines how global environmental change—including land-use change, climate pressures, habitat modification, and invasive species—affects biodiversity, species interactions, ecological networks, and ecosystem functioning across natural, agricultural, and other human-modified landscapes. His work investigates ecological processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales, with particular emphasis on community ecology, food-web structure, mutualistic and trophic interactions, and ecosystem resilience.

A major focus of his research is understanding invasive species impacts in anthropogenic and managed habitats, and the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of biological control. These insights support the design of effective, low-risk interventions for biosecurity, sustainable land management, and conservation on production land. His work provides evidence that directly informs biodiversity strategy, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation planning, and environmental policy development.

He also studies the connections between people and the environment, exploring how social and ecological systems interact and how ecological knowledge can guide decision-making by government agencies, iwi partners, industry, and NGOs. His research contributes to national and international efforts to strengthen ecosystem services, biodiversity protection, and long-term environmental resilience.