Justin A. Compton

Justin A. Compton serves as Chair of the Environmental Sciences and Studies Department and Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Stonehill College, based in Shields 104. His career focuses on wildlife conservation through research on habitat fragmentation, climate change impacts, and human-wildlife dynamics to promote biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Wildlife Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University
• M.S. in Ecology from Michigan Technological University
• B.S. in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis

Compton's research spans wildlife ecology with specialized expertise in mammalian population estimation, human-wildlife conflict resolution, and carnivore behavioral studies. He integrates theoretical frameworks with hands-on fieldwork across courses like Wildlife Management, Tropical Field Research, and Environmental Science Methods.

Though specific awards and grants remain undocumented, his teaching philosophy emphasizes student mentorship through active research participation, providing practical conservation experience that bridges classroom learning with real-world ecological challenges.