Jesse Lewis

Dr. Jesse Lewis is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) in the School of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds affiliations with the Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER), Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene, School of Life Sciences, and Global Futures Scientists and Scholars. His research focuses on applied ecology, conservation biology, and wildlife population dynamics, particularly in human-impacted landscapes. Lewis emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and integrates field studies with GIS modeling to address ecological questions.

Education: Ph.D. (2014, Colorado State University), M.S. (2007, University of Idaho), B.S. (2003, University of Montana). His lab conducts research on urban wildlife, wildfire effects, invasive species (e.g., wild pigs), and landscape connectivity. Collaborations include agencies like the USDA and Bureau of Reclamation.

Research Interests: Urbanization impacts on wildlife, invasive species management, fire ecology, and conservation strategies. Current projects evaluate wildlife use of crossing structures, bat activity in urban areas, and effects of climate on mammal communities.

Key Findings: Studies reveal how human activity alters wildlife behavior and habitat use, and how wild pigs contribute to soil carbon emissions. His work informs natural resource management and urban planning.

Labs/Teams: The Lewis Lab at ASU hosts students and postdocs addressing applied ecological challenges. Notable projects include urban wildlife monitoring via camera traps and evaluating mitigation measures for solar development impacts on burrowing wildlife.