Dr Rob Murdoch

General Manager - Science/ Deputy Chief Executive

Qualifications

B.Sc (Honours) - Zoology, 1st Class, University of Otago; Ph.D - Marine Science, University of Otago

Location
Wellington

Contact Details

Biography

Rob has a specialist interest in oceanography and marine ecology, and has been a practising scientist on projects associated with the Southern Ocean, aquaculture, oil and gas exploration and marine conservation. He has overseen the planning and direction of NIWA’s science and the operation of the research vessels since 1999, and helps manage NIWA’s relationships with key stakeholders and collaborators.

Contact for scientific research enquiries.