Maria Byrne

Dr Maria Byrne is Professor of Marine Biology at the University of Sydney. Her research on the impacts of environmental stressors on marine species with a

Professor at University of Sydney · Experience: University of Sydney · Location: Greater Sydney Area · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Maria Byrne's

Prof Byrne has also shown ongoing grace and integrity across science advocacy and is the mentor and supervisor of multiple generations of graduate students.

Maria Byrne (born 27 November 1967) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann since February 2025.

Maria Byrne is a marine zoologist internationally recognised for her discoveries in how animal body plans evolve. Her studies on larval ecologies of marine

Maria Byrne's research on evolution of development is globally recognised for key discoveries on how animal body plans evolve.

Maria Byrne's work in comparative evolutionary developmental biology and marine climate change has been funded by the Australian Research Council and other

Maria Byrne FAA is an Australian marine biologist, and professor of marine and developmental biology at the University of Sydney

Professor of Marine and Developmental Biology, The University of Sydney. Verified email at anatomy.usyd.edu.au - Homepage

Skills and Expertise: Marine Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Taxonomy, Conservation, Climate Change, Rivers, Biodiversity, Invasive Species, Conservation Biology