Atle Mysterud

Atle Mysterud is a Professor at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES). His academic career includes roles as a Researcher (2001–2005), Postdoctoral Fellow (1999–2001), and Postdoctoral Researcher (1999). He holds a PhD from the University of Oslo (1998). Mysterud specializes in the ecology of large herbivores, focusing on foraging strategies, life history, and population dynamics of cervids like red deer, reindeer, and moose. His research also addresses disease ecology, particularly Lyme borreliosis and chronic wasting disease, and the ecological impacts of herbivores on ecosystems.

Key areas of study include the effects of climate change on ecological systems, tick-borne diseases, and the interplay between wildlife management and conservation. He has contributed to projects such as #AgriDeer (assessing farmland impacts on deer populations) and #TimeLyme (investigating Lyme disease seasonality). Mysterud has received notable awards, including the YFF Outstanding Young Investigator (2004) and Fritjof Nansen Award (2005). His work integrates field studies, population modeling, and genetic analyses to address applied and theoretical ecological questions.

• Education: PhD in Ecology, University of Oslo (1998).
• Awards: YFF Award (2004), Nansen Prize (2005), Member of Norwegian Academy of Sciences (2014).
• Research Groups: CEES, Ungulate Ecology Group.
• Key Projects: #AgriDeer, #TimeLyme, adaptCWD (Chronic Wasting Disease management).

Mysterud’s publications span over 200 peer-reviewed articles, addressing topics like tick dynamics, cervid disease management, and climate-driven ecological shifts. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to wildlife conservation and sustainable management.