William Kunin

Professor William Kunin is a faculty member at the School of Biology, University of Leeds, serving as both Professor of Ecology and Deputy Head of School. His work bridges empirical research, theoretical modeling, and conservation policy.

• Education: AB in Biology (Princeton), MPP (Harvard Kennedy School), PhD in Zoology (University of Washington, 1991)

Research focuses on:

• Spatial ecology of plant-pollinator interactions
• Conservation biology of rare species
• Multi-scale biodiversity dynamics
• Ecological modeling of extinction risk
• Development of national pollinator monitoring schemes
• Integration of weather radar for insect population tracking

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity monitoring, including weather radar and acoustic technologies, with applications in agricultural and urban ecosystems. Funding sources include NERC, BBSRC, EU programs (ALARM, BESTMAP), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

• Current advisee: Megan Tresise