Emily Roycroft

Emily Roycroft is a researcher affiliated with the Research School of Biology at The Australian National University. She is associated with the Division of Ecology and Evolution and the Moritz Group, focusing on evolutionary biogeography and conservation. Roycroft holds the position of Divisional Visitor and is based in C213A, Level 2, RN Robertson Building. She has received several awards, including the Alan Wilton Award in 2024, the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Early Career Academic Excellence in 2023, and the D. G. Catcheside Prize in 2021. Her profile page provides further details on her research and professional activities.

Emily Roycroft is an ARC DECRA Fellow and Group Leader at Monash University, specializing in genomics, evolutionary biology, phylogenomics, population genetics, and conservation. Her research explores the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms underlying biodiversity loss, adaptation, and speciation, particularly in Australian and New Guinean mammals and reptiles. Using genomic tools, she investigates the impacts of climate change, habitat fragmentation, and human activity on species survival. Her work includes analyzing museum specimens and historical data to understand population dynamics and conservation strategies. Roycroft also emphasizes the role of genetic diversity in species resilience and the importance of collaborative approaches in conservation genetics.