Dr Richard Willan
Curator of Molluscs
Qualifications
Richard has studied molluscs for more than 40 years and joined the MAGNT in 1992. He is an experienced diver and has carried out field work in much of Australia, also in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, North America and Europe.
He is a Past President of the Malacological Society of Australasia and Life Member of the Conchology Section of Auckland Museum. He has authored or co-authored four books, over 100 scientific papers, and numerous popular articles.
Research
His main research interests are the classification and relationships of molluscs, especially opisthobranchs and bivalves. His recent research has focussed on the biodiversity of molluscs (marine, freshwater and land) in the Northern Territory; taxonomy and phylogeny of opisthobranchs; classification of bivalves; and ecology of invading marine molluscs.