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Christopher Dolanc serves as Associate Professor of Biology at Mercyhurst University, concurrently holding leadership roles as Director of the Environmental Science Program and Interim Director of the Sustainability Studies Program since joining the institution in 2014.
His research expertise spans plant ecology, forest dynamics, and dendrochronology, with fieldwork focused on tree-ring analysis for environmental reconstruction, urban forest health assessments, and sustainability challenges. Dr. Dolanc integrates undergraduate students directly into research projects examining forest ecology and urban forestry systems through hands-on field and laboratory investigations.
He teaches core courses in ecology, environmental science, and plant biology, emphasizing experiential learning through campus and regional ecosystems. Dr. Dolanc mentors undergraduate researchers in data collection, analysis, and scientific presentation, fostering student contributions to environmental science discourse.
