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Brian Irwin is a Unit Leader and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Forestry and Natural Resources, affiliated with the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit. His education includes a Ph.D. from Cornell University (Natural Resources), M.S. from Auburn University (Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures), and B.S. from the University of Illinois (Biology).
Research focuses on fisheries management, invasive species control, aquatic ecosystem dynamics, and adaptive management strategies. Notable projects include studies on Oneida Lake fish communities, Great Lakes sea lamprey control, and climate adaptation in inland fisheries.
His work bridges ecological science with policy, emphasizing structured decision-making frameworks for sustainable resource management. A key achievement is the Robert L. Kendall Award-winning 2017 paper on variance analysis in fishery data.
Labs/Teams: Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, Warnell School collaborations. Grants and advising include projects on sturgeon conservation, angler behavior analysis, and invasive species impact modeling.
