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Professor Christopher Buddle is a faculty member in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University's Macdonald Campus within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He has served at McGill since 2002, held the position of Dean of Students from 2016-2019, and served as Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Planning) from 2020-2024. An award-winning educator recognized nationally for teaching innovation, he maintains an active research program in ecological sciences.
His academic credentials include:
- B.Sc. from the University of Guelph
- Ph.D. from the University of Alberta
Professor Buddle's research centers on arthropod biodiversity and community ecology across diverse ecosystems, with particular emphasis on Arctic habitats. His work investigates fundamental questions about insect and spider diversity, distribution, and ecological functions - including pollination services, pest control mechanisms, and forest ecosystem health. He addresses critical knowledge gaps regarding how these organisms interact with plants and animals in changing environments, from boreal forests to high Arctic tundra.
His major scientific honors include:
- C. Gordon Hewitt Award for Excellence in Entomology in Canada (2008)
- Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence
- Desire2Learn Teaching Innovation Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Professor Buddle supervises a vibrant research laboratory at the Lyman Entomological Museum, mentoring graduate students in ecological field studies. His administrative leadership has significantly shaped McGill's academic policies, including major revisions to the Charter of Students' Rights and Code of Student Conduct during his tenure as Dean of Students. As Associate Provost, he directed curriculum development, teaching innovation initiatives, and academic program reviews across the university.
His laboratory at the Lyman Entomological Museum conducts critical ecological monitoring of arthropod communities in northern climates, focusing on Arctic food-web structures, biodiversity assessments in Nunavut, and mosquito population dynamics at the Morgan Arboretum.
