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Maarten VonhofView profile

Professor

Western Michigan UniversityUnited States

Maarten Vonhof is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University, specializing in conservation biology, evolutionary biology, and disease ecology. His research examines how organisms adapt to environmental changes, focusing on urbanization impacts on birds, host-parasite dynamics, and population genetics. He employs field studies and molecular genetics to address ecological and evolutionary questions. Dr. Vonhof’s work integrates field observations with lab-based genetic analyses, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. His studies on bat populations, particularly regarding white-nose syndrome and urban habitat use, contribute significantly to wildlife conservation strategies. He also investigates anthropogenic noise effects on avian communication and behavior, highlighting ecological consequences of urbanization. His research has explored genetic structure in endangered bat species, parasite community dynamics, and the role of social context in animal signaling. While specific grants or awards are not listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to ecology and conservation science.

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Dominique GravelView profile

Professor

University of SherbrookeCanada

Roles & Affiliations: Dominique Gravel is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Université de Sherbrooke and Director of BIOS 2. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Integrative Ecology. His work bridges theoretical and empirical ecology, focusing on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem functioning, and climate change impacts. Research Interests: Professor Gravel’s research spans spatial ecology, biogeography, and metacommunity dynamics. He develops mathematical models and leverages Big Data to predict ecosystem responses to environmental changes. Key themes include: Ecological networks and species interactions Climate-driven biodiversity shifts Microbial ecosystems in extreme environments (e.g., carnivorous plants) Conservation strategies for dynamic landscapes Recent Research Trends: His 2024–2025 work emphasizes Arctic migration patterns, land-use strategies for biodiversity, and the integration of ecological networks into conservation policy. He also pioneered the BON in a box platform to standardize biodiversity monitoring. Awards & Recognition: Canada Research Chair in Integrative Ecology Grants & Collaborations: Gravel leads interdisciplinary projects on climate adaptation, microbial community assembly, and forest management. His lab collaborates with institutions like the IRBV (Université de Montréal) and global biodiversity networks. Labs & Teams: His research group uses experimental and computational approaches to study food webs, species interactions, and ecosystem resilience. Key projects involve Arctic tundra dynamics and tree diversity experiments.

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Lisette WaitsView profile

Professor

University of IdahoUnited States

Lisette Waits is a Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Resources at the University of Idaho, affiliated with the College of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences. Her research focuses on conservation genetics and molecular ecology, addressing challenges in wildlife conservation, population management, and endangered species recovery across diverse ecosystems. Education: Ph.D. in Genetics (University of Utah, 1996); B.S. in Genetics (University of Georgia, 1991). Research Interests: Conservation Biology, Conservation Genetics, Molecular Ecology, Landscape Genetics, and Endangered Species Ecology and Management. Her work spans global collaborations, including studies on wolves, bears, pronghorns, tigers, and amphibians. She emphasizes non-invasive genetic monitoring, environmental DNA (eDNA), and landscape genetics to inform conservation strategies. Recent Articles Highlight: Her research explores genetic connectivity in cooperatively breeding carnivores, vulnerability of gray wolves to harvest, and predator-prey dynamics in sage-grouse populations. These studies contribute to understanding population dynamics, genetic diversity, and effective conservation practices. Awards: Over two decades of recognition for research excellence, mentoring, and service. Notable accolades include the Caesar Kleberg Excellence in Applied Wildlife Science (2023), multiple Alumni Mentoring Awards, election as a Fellow of AAAS and The Wildlife Society, and the Arthur S. Einarsen Award for professional service. Advising & Outreach: A champion of student and postdoc mentoring, having supervised numerous scholars. Her lab provides genetic testing services and hosts international trainees. She conducts workshops on conservation genetics in the U.S., Canada, and Asia, bridging academic research with on-the-ground management. Labs/Teams: Leads the Laboratory for Ecological, Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics, advancing genomic tools for wildlife conservation and ecological questions.

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Jacob HochardView profile

Associate Professor

University of WyomingUnited States

Jacob Hochard is the Knobloch Associate Professor of Conservation Economics at the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Wyoming (2015) and dual BAs in Economics and Environmental Studies from Gettysburg College (2011). His research focuses on integrating geospatial analysis, mathematical modeling, and empirical methods to study interactions between natural and human systems, with a focus on natural resource policy, biodiversity conservation, and disaster risk management. Prof. Hochard’s work spans coastal resilience (e.g., mangrove protection), climate solutions, and public health impacts of environmental hazards. Notable projects include assessing hurricane impacts on vulnerable populations, valuing wildlife populations for natural wealth accounts, and developing tools to predict drinking water contamination risks. He has collaborated with institutions like the U.S. EPA, IPBES, and The Nature Conservancy on initiatives such as the SHOW WYO conservation initiative and the STAR project predicting well contamination risks. His interdisciplinary grants include a $799,952 EPA STAR grant for predicting contamination risks in private wells and a Knobloch Family Foundation award for Wyoming’s natural wealth accounts. Hochard also co-leads a postdoctoral research program in environment and natural resource economics, emphasizing wildlife modeling and ecosystem services. Education: PhD Economics (UWyo, 2015), BA Economics & Environmental Studies (Gettysburg College, 2011) Affiliations: Faculty Fellow, U.S. EPA; former Assistant Professor at East Carolina University (2015–2020) Labs/Teams: Leads the SHOW WYO Initiative and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on natural capital accounting and disaster preparedness

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Matthew CarlingView profile

Associate Professor

University of WyomingUnited States

Matthew Carling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming, part of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources. He holds a BS from the University of Michigan (1997), MS from the University of Idaho (2002), and PhD from Louisiana State University (2008). His research focuses on speciation and adaptation in birds, particularly hybrid zones and the genetic mechanisms maintaining reproductive isolation. Current projects investigate hybridization in Indigo/Lazuli buntings and Red-naped/Red-breasted sapsuckers, with an NSF grant exploring hybrid breakdown in chickadees. The Carling Lab emphasizes museum-based collections and integrates phylogenetics, population genetics, and spatial ecology. Students include Eric Atkinson (disease in wild birds), Libby Megna (avian hybridization traits), and Nick Minor (bunting population dynamics). Former students have contributed to studies on falcon demography, parasite adaptation, and museum curation. The lab collaborates with institutions like the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Smithsonian. Research highlights include work on hybrid zone dynamics, metabolic performance in hybrids, and the role of environmental heterogeneity in speciation. The lab also prioritizes education, enhancing field courses through drawing and journaling techniques. Matthew actively mentors graduate students and collaborates on projects spanning ornithology and evolutionary biology. Labs/Teams: Carling Lab at the University of Wyoming, affiliated with the UW Museum of Vertebrates and the Program in Ecology. Grants include an NSF-funded study on mito-nuclear incompatibilities. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

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Benjamin DittbrennerView profile

Academic

Northeastern UniversityUnited States

Benjamin Dittbrenner is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the M.S. Environmental Science and Policy program at Northeastern University, affiliated with both the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and the College of Science. His work focuses on ecosystem resilience, climate change impacts, and the role of beaver reintroduction in hydrological adaptation. He teaches courses in stream ecology, wetland ecology, and environmental policy. Research Interests: Climate change mitigation strategies in riparian systems Ecosystem-based adaptation through beaver-assisted restoration Hydrological resilience in urban and natural landscapes Species composition dynamics under environmental disturbances Publication Trends: His recent work emphasizes beaver's role in mitigating climate impacts, including temperature regulation in headwater streams and hydrological resilience. Earlier studies explored wetland ecology, shoreline monitoring, and thermal river mapping. No scientific awards listed. Advising and Grants: No formal advisees or grant programs listed. His programmatic role includes directing the M.S. Environmental Science and Policy program.

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Brittany BarkerView profile

Assistant Professor

Oregon State UniversityUnited States

Brittany Barker is an Assistant Professor (Senior Research) at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the Department of Horticulture and the Oregon Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center within the College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on ecological modeling to support pest management decisions, particularly in agriculture. She develops spatial models to predict pest distributions, phenology, and establishment risks, aiding in early detection and sustainable control strategies. Barker holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2012) and a B.S. in Zoology from OSU (2003). Her postdoctoral work included studies on invasion biology and population genomics at the University of Arizona and the USGS. She has taught courses on Ecological Systems Modeling and contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on invasive species, climate change impacts, and ecological forecasting. Her current projects include modeling the rosette weevil (Ceratapion basicorne) for yellow starthistle control, expanding the DDRP platform for real-time pest forecasts, and collaborating on tools for boxwood blight risk assessment. She has secured grants totaling over $1.6M and actively participates in academic service, including editorial roles in journals like Frontiers in Insect Science and leadership in the R programming community through conferences and workshops. Barker’s awards include the 2023 James and Mildred Oldfield Team Award and the 2025 Professional Faculty Development Award. She emphasizes diversity in STEM, mentoring numerous undergraduates and advocating for scientific integrity through organizations like United Academics of OSU.

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Lorenzo CiannelliView profile

Professor

Oregon State UniversityUnited States

Lorenzo Ciannelli is Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. His PhD from University of Washington focused on fisheries oceanography in the Bering Sea. Ciannelli's research examines spatial dynamics of marine populations, climate impacts on fish early life stages, and predator-prey interactions using statistical models and field studies. Current projects investigate climate change effects on Pacific cod and walleye pollock in Alaskan ecosystems. His publications frequently integrate oceanographic modeling with ecological theory to predict species distributions under changing climate conditions. Research emphasizes practical applications for fisheries management and conservation planning. Collaborations include cross-institutional projects on connectivity in marine systems and ecosystem-based fisheries management. He maintains fieldwork programs in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska.

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Isabel RomeroView profile

Assistant Professor

University of South CarolinaUnited States

Dr. Isabel Romero is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, specializing in marine biogeochemistry and environmental chemistry. Her research uses organic chemistry and isotopic tracers to study marine systems from coastal mangroves to deep-sea environments. Education includes a Ph.D. in Ocean Sciences from the University of Southern California (2009) and a B.S. in Marine Biology from Universidad del Valle (1998). Research Interests: Her work focuses on geochemical archives in marine systems, hydrocarbon fate and transport, microplastic pollution, and ecosystem responses to anthropogenic events. Research employs molecular markers to trace environmental change across temporal and spatial scales. Publications show strong focus on Gulf of Mexico ecosystems, particularly impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, microplastic pollution dynamics, and marine biogeochemical cycling. Recent work expands into climate change impacts on marine systems. Awards: National Academies Gulf Research Program Early Career Fellowship (2019) Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Fellowship Multiple university teaching and research awards Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students researching microplastics, hydrocarbon contamination, and carbon cycling. Secured over $2M in research funding including NOAA surveillance projects and NSF-RAPID hurricane impact studies. Leads field research campaigns across the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Directs an environmental chemistry laboratory training students in advanced analytical techniques including FT-ICR-MS and GC/MS/MS methods.

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Claire StandleyView profile

Associate Professor

Georgetown UniversityUnited States

Dr. Claire Standley is an Associate Research Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center with primary appointment in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and secondary appointment in the Department of International Health. Her research focuses on multisectoral approaches to health system strengthening and global health security, with expertise in malaria control, neglected tropical diseases, and One Health approaches at the human-animal-environment interface. Education includes: B.A. Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge MSc Biodiversity Conservation, University of Oxford Ph.D. Biomedical Parasitology, University of Nottingham Research interests center on global health implementation science, particularly disease surveillance systems, laboratory capacity building, and policy frameworks for infectious disease control. Her work integrates field epidemiology with health systems analysis to optimize resource-limited settings. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on health security infrastructure, with trends showing methodological innovation in disease mapping, partnership coordination frameworks, and diagnostic network strengthening. Work spans multiple continents with significant focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific recognition includes: AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Term Membership in Council on Foreign Relations Professional activities involve managing Malaria.com knowledge platform, serving on National Academies committees for One Health capacity building, and editorial responsibilities for Science & Diplomacy journal.

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Clayton BlodgettView profile

Teaching Professor

University of Missouri , ColumbiaUnited States

Clayton Blodgett is a **Teaching Professor** in the Department of Geography at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Kansas, an M.Sc. from the University of Calgary, and a B.S. from Utah State University. His research focuses on integrating remote sensing, GIS, and spatial analysis to address challenges in natural resource management, conservation ecology, and landscape ecology. He teaches courses in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and spatial analysis. **Education:** Ph.D., Geography, University of Kansas M.Sc., Geography, University of Calgary B.S., Geography, Utah State University **Research Interests:** Dr. Blodgett’s work emphasizes practical applications of geospatial technologies to environmental problems. Key areas include wetland mapping, habitat characterization for species like elk and ruffed grouse, and the use of LiDAR and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery for land-use analysis. His interdisciplinary approach bridges archaeology, ecology, and environmental policy. **Publications:** His recent work includes studies on coastal erosion impacts on Native American communities, ceramic analysis in the Casas Grandes region, and ecological mapping for Texas and Missouri. Publications highlight trends in remote sensing innovation and GIS-driven conservation strategies. **Grants/Advising:** No formal grants or student advisees are listed. His contributions focus on applied research and teaching. **Labs/Teams:** Not explicitly mentioned, though collaborations with agencies like the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the Missouri Department of Conservation suggest involvement in applied projects.

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Lucas GriffinView profile

Assistant Professor

University of South FloridaUnited States

Lucas Griffin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds offices in SCA 309 and a laboratory in SCA 312. His research focuses on marine animal behavior and spatial ecology to advance marine sustainability, collaborating with stakeholders to inform conservation strategies. Education: Ph.D., Marine Science & Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2019) M.Sc., Marine Science & Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2016) B.S., Marine Biology, College of Charleston (2013) Research Interests: Dr. Griffin’s work examines spatial patterns of marine animals and behavioral/physiological responses to environmental stressors, including human impacts. His lab, the Marine Sustainability Lab, prioritizes actionable science for conservation, emphasizing mismatches between marine species’ movement and management frameworks. Teaching: Courses include Fisheries Ecology & Sustainability, Graduate Writing & Publishing Your Research, and Conservation Biology.

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Matthew BettsView profile

Professor

Oregon State UniversityUnited States

Matthew Betts is a Professor at the College of Forestry, Oregon State University , holding the Ruth Spaniol Chair. His research bridges Forest Ecology , Wildlife Ecology , and Landscape-scale Conservation . Education : B.A. (Queen’s University), B.Sc. (University of New Brunswick), M.S. (University of Waterloo), Ph.D. (University of New Brunswick), Post-Doctoral Fellow (Dartmouth College) His work focuses on ecological thresholds , animal movement , trophic cascades , and socio-political mechanisms in sustainable forestry . Recent studies quantify forest degradation impacts on biodiversity and develop reconciliation strategies for habitat fragmentation. Key publication themes include Landscape Ecology , Conservation Biology , and Ecological Modeling , with applications in temperate and tropical forest ecosystems . Collaborative projects span forest plantations, avian conservation, and pollination dynamics. Scientific Awards Ruth Spaniol Chair Advising & Grants Advisor to graduate students Nina Ferrari, Rossana Macedo, Brais Marchena, Hannah Sachs, Matthew Weldy, Ethan Woodis . Teaching courses on Landscape Ecology , Forest Biodiversity , and International Conservation in Malaysian Borneo. Labs & Teams Lead Scientist for the HJ Andrews Long-term Ecological Research Program , Co-PI in the Oregon Marbled Murrelet Project , and directs the Forest Landscape Ecology Lab (FLEL). Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on global habitat fragmentation and ecosystem resilience.

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Aggeliki DoxaView profile

Assistant Professor

University of CreteGreece

Dr. Aggeliki Doxa currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Crete. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on terrestrial and marine species dynamics, particularly in the Mediterranean region. University of Crete - Department of Biology Scientific Expertise: Specializes in integrating climate modeling with biodiversity conservation strategies through advanced spatial analysis. Recent work emphasizes: 3D/4D marine conservation networks Climatic refugia identification Thermal vulnerability assessments Protected area optimization Sea turtle migration patterns Climate connectivity mapping Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate strong emphasis on combining multi-dimensional spatial analysis (3D/4D) with climate projections to protect marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Collaborates extensively with Prof. Antonios Mazaris and other Mediterranean conservation scientists.

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Ben DeVriesView profile

Associate Professor

University of GuelphCanada

Ben DeVries is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics at the University of Guelph's College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. His research focuses on satellite Earth observation, remote sensing of ecosystem dynamics, and land use/land cover change. He teaches courses such as Analysis in Geography, The Earth from Space, GIS and Spatial Analysis, and Applied Geomatics. His research interests span geospatial technologies, environmental monitoring, and ecosystem dynamics, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in conservation and land management. Dr. DeVries supervises multiple graduate students working on projects ranging from wetland classification using remote sensing to Arctic lake dynamics. His recent publications reflect a focus on global forest carbon patterns, erosion modeling, and advanced satellite data applications. Research trends show integration of machine learning, large-scale geospatial analysis, and climate impact assessments across diverse ecosystems. His work employs cutting-edge methodologies including cloud computing, time-series analysis of satellite imagery, and hybrid modeling approaches to address pressing environmental challenges.

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