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Dr Christopher Young is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science. He has been with the university since 1996, progressing from PhD student to postdoctoral researcher, lecturer, and now Senior Lecturer, where he serves as subject leader for Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation programs including MSc, MSci, BSc, and HND.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, University of Wolverhampton (1996–1999)
- MSc in Wildlife Conservation, University of Kent, Canterbury (1994–1995)
- BSc in Physical Geography, University of Bristol (1987–1990)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of Wolverhampton (2002–2003)
His research interests focus on urban and landscape ecology, particularly butterfly use of urban landscapes, conservation value of small urban greenspaces, movement patterns of wild and captive animals, pedagogic research on fieldwork effectiveness, and the conservation ecology of the Dorcas gazelle in Libya. His work integrates field ecology with GIS and conservation planning.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend in urban and landscape ecology, bat and primate conservation, environmental monitoring, and pedagogical evaluation. Key themes include urban biodiversity, non-invasive wildlife monitoring, conservation genetics, and the integration of ecological data into urban planning and educational practices.
Scientific contributions and professional activities include:
- Editorial Board Member, Landscape Ecology (2016–present)
- Committee Member and Chair, People and Wildlife Committee (2012–2016)
- Secretary, International Association for Landscape Ecology UK (2012–)
- Member, Trust Council, Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country (2001–2016)
- Member, British Ecological Society (1996–present)
- Grant reviewer for national funding bodies
Dr Young has successfully supervised four PhD students to completion and currently supervises two ongoing PhD projects. He has secured research funding through Erasmus+ projects including International Zoo Conservation & Management (InterZoo) (2019–2022) and International Zoo Conservation & Management Master (InterZooMaster) (2023–2024). His teaching emphasizes fieldwork, with leadership of annual domestic and international field trips to locations including the Lake District, South Africa, India, and the Azores. He also leads the first-year field trip to Penrith.
His research is conducted in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country and colleagues across disciplines at the University of Wolverhampton. He has contributed to urban conservation initiatives such as the Birmingham and Black Country Nature Improvement Area.
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