Gregory P. Dietl

Gregory P. Dietl is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on conservation paleobiology, climate change, and the intersection of paleontology with modern ecological challenges. He has been a Faculty Fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, collaborating on projects such as a national survey assessing how prolonged crises like the COVID-19 pandemic influence public conservation support.

His work integrates fossil and modern ecological data to inform conservation strategies, including studies on predator-prey dynamics in marine ecosystems, the effects of anthropogenic changes on bivalve communities, and the application of paleontological data to ecological restoration. Dietl earned his education from North Carolina State University and has published extensively on topics such as drilling predation, ecosystem services, and the role of historical data in conservation decision-making.

Key grants include a Cornell Atkinson rapid-response grant for pandemic-related research and collaborations on projects addressing water management, mask-wearing behavior, and conservation policy. His research also emphasizes bridging gaps between scientific research and practical implementation, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to ecological challenges.