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Amanda Liczner is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Guelph under Dr. Nigel Raine, focusing on behavioral ecology and conservation biology. Her research investigates environmental stressors' impacts on bumble bee movement, habitat use, and conservation priorities. She employs radiotelemetry, detection dogs, and landscape modeling to study pollinator health and ecosystem dynamics.
Education: Ph.D. in Ecology (York University, supervised by Dr. Sheila Colla), MSc and BSc in Ecological Sciences. Previous postdoctoral work at the University of British Columbia Okanagan addressed connectivity conservation. Research spans bumble bee habitat requirements, pesticide effects, pathogen spillover risks, and urban pollinator dynamics.
Key research themes include:
- Pesticide impacts on flight behavior and sublethal effects
- Nesting and overwintering habitat identification
- Climate change adaptation for at-risk species
- Urban garden efficacy for native pollinators
- Pathogen spillover risk mitigation
Her work integrates field studies, statistical modeling, and applied conservation strategies to inform management practices. Collaborations include large-scale projects on ecological connectivity and disease risk assessment across Canada.
