Nicola Koper

Nicola Koper is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Environment at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). With a PhD in Conservation Biology from the University of Alberta and graduate training in Zoology at the University of Guelph, she leads research focused on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Her work spans avian conservation, habitat fragmentation, prairie ecosystems, and fire ecology, often collaborating with Indigenous communities, governments, and industry partners to address environmental challenges.

Education:

• PhD in Conservation Biology, University of Alberta
• MSc in Zoology, University of Guelph
• BSc in Wildlife Biology, University of Guelph

Research Interests:

• Grassland bird conservation and management
• Impacts of industrial noise on wildlife behavior
• Effects of agricultural intensification on avian populations
• Collaboration with local communities for ecosystem stewardship
• Wildlife biology and habitat restoration

Scientific Awards:

• Recognized for excellence in teaching and mentorship
• Public awareness contributions to conservation

Her research bridges academia and applied conservation, addressing urgent ecological issues in Canada and the Caribbean.