Zane Johnson

Zane Johnson is an Associate Professor of Biology at Lake Erie College (LEC), affiliated with the School of STREAMS. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas, an M.S. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh.

His research focuses on disturbance effects on aquatic communities, woodland biodiversity, and the history and philosophy of natural sciences. Notable projects include studies on Appalachian mountain stream recovery post-flooding, submerged debris ecosystems in Texas rivers, and ecological monitoring in Shenandoah National Park.

Johnson has authored or co-authored 9 key publications between 1994 and 2013, covering topics like ecotoxicology testing methodologies, macroinvertebrate biodiversity, and entomological studies of Trichoptera species. His work often bridges field observations with controlled experimental systems.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He teaches courses including Introductory Biology II, Botany, Zoology, and Evolutionary Biology. His office is located in Austin Hall 203 on the LEC campus.