Ronald Neilson

Ronald Neilson is a Professor in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, affiliated with the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society. His academic work spans global change biology, focusing on climate change, biogeography, and ecosystem modeling.

• B.A., 1971, University of Oregon, Eugene
• M.S., 1975, Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Ph.D., 1981, University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Neilson’s research explores how ecosystems respond to climate change, with a focus on biogeography, dynamic vegetation modeling, and ecotonal transitions. He investigates the interplay between hydrology and vegetation sensitivity to climatic shifts, contributing to predictive frameworks for terrestrial ecosystem dynamics.

His publications (1992–1996) emphasize large-scale vegetation modeling, integrating biogeochemical and biogeographical approaches to assess climate change impacts. Key themes include CO2 doubling effects, carbon cycling, and continental-scale ecosystem analysis, reflecting interdisciplinary methodologies.

The provided data does not mention scientific awards, grants, or formal advisees. Neilson has taught courses such as CSS 455/555 (Biology of Soil Ecosystems) and CSS 645 (Soil Biology and Biochemistry) at Oregon State University.