William Cheung (scientist)

William Cheung
Alma materUniversity of Hong Kong
AwardsPrix d'Excellence, International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (2017)
Scientific career
FieldsMarine biologist, fisheries scientist
InstitutionsUBC Fisheries Centre
Nereus Program
University of British Columbia
Changing Ocean Research Unit

William Cheung is a marine biologist, well known for his research on the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries. He currently works as director of science of the Nereus Program and is also an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, as well as Leader at the UBC Changing Ocean Research Unit.

He has published over 150 peer-reviewed publications, including papers in leading international journals.