Robert McAlpine

Robert McAlpine serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Ontario and Laurentian University, contributing expertise in wildland firefighting, fire management, and analysis to wildland fire research initiatives. He retired from the Ontario Government in 2017 after a 37-year career that began as a firefighter in 1980, most recently as General Manager of Response and Operations for Ontario's wildland fire program.

His academic credentials include an Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Lakehead University (1983) and a Master of Science from the University of Montana (1988).

McAlpine's research focuses on practical and theoretical aspects of wildland fire behavior, fire management strategies, and analytical modeling. His scholarly output comprises over 50 scientific papers and the acclaimed book "Fire in the Forest", reflecting his deep engagement with fire ecology and operational firefighting techniques across diverse international contexts.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Award for "Fire in the Forest" (co-authored with Thomas, Cambridge University Press 2010)

Publicly available information does not specify any student advising activities or research grant funding.

Similarly, no details are provided regarding laboratory facilities or research teams associated with his academic appointments.