Michael Martin

Michael Martin is an Associate Teaching Professor of Biology at Oxford College, Emory University, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. His work spans research, teaching, and community outreach.

• Education:
  • BS in Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina - Asheville (2008)
  • PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County (2014)
  • Postdoctoral positions: Reed College (2014-2016), University of Arizona (2016-2017)

Dr. Martin’s research focuses on the evolution and conservation of biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on freshwater ecosystems and ecological interactions such as food webs and stream health. His outreach initiatives aim to make scientific education accessible to underserved youth, including a preschool children’s show titled Nature Time.

At Oxford College, he chairs the Tree Advisory Committee and contributes to the University Senate Committee on the Environment, supporting initiatives like the Tree Campus award and the Forest Management Plan update.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Mizell Award for superior contributions to furthering Oxford student education

Dr. Martin teaches courses including Environmental Sciences, Introduction to Environmental Studies, Foundations of Modern Biology, Freshwater Ecology, and the first-year seminar Biodiversity: Library of Life.