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Christian J. Rivera is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University's High Meadows Environmental Institute and an Affiliated Scholar in the Department of Anthropology. He holds academic degrees from Princeton (B.A.), Columbia (M.A.), and the University of Florida (Ph.D.). His research bridges ecology, anthropology, and conservation science, focusing on multispecies relations, social-ecological systems, and urban biodiversity conservation. He is transitioning to a tenure-track position at the University of Massachusetts Boston's School for the Environment in 2025.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- M.A., Columbia University
- B.A., Princeton University (2014)
Research Interests:
- Biocultural conservation in urbanizing regions
- Wildlife trade dynamics and criminology
- Human-animal interactions in Amazonian cities
- Sustainability education and pedagogy
Recent Work:
- Authored/co-authored 10 manuscripts and one report during his Princeton tenure
- Developed courses like FRS 109: The Wildlife Trade and ENV/ANT/EEB 307: Systems Approaches to Conservation
- Mentored three undergraduates in Iquitos fieldwork (2024) and plans NYC coastal biodiversity studies (2025)
Professional Roles:
- Associate Editor of Human Dimensions of Wildlife (2024–present)
- Collaborator with Professors Agustín Fuentes and David Wilcove
Future Directions: Focus on biocultural diversity in coastal cities, integrating conservation science with urban development challenges.
