Robert Sean Coleman

Robert Sean Coleman is a Professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s College of Agriculture and Life Science, specializing in plant biology and ecology. With a Ph.D. in Physiological Plant Ecology and Biochemistry from BYU, he has taught at BYU-Idaho since 2006, covering courses from introductory biology to advanced botany and evolutionary theory.

Research Focus: His work centers on plant responses to environmental stressors, particularly UV-B radiation effects on crops. Key interests include:

• Physiological adaptations to subambient radiation
• Ecological hypothesis testing (e.g., saturation effects)
• Wildlife habitat assessment methodologies

Awards & Honors:

• Faculty Recognition Award (BYU-Idaho, 2011)
• Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society (1999)

Field Collaborations: Actively partners with governmental agencies including:

• US Forest Service (riparian assessments, bird/snag surveys)
• US Fish & Wildlife Service (habitat restoration)
• Idaho Fish & Game (waterfowl research)