Claire Kremen

Claire Kremen is a Professor at UC Berkeley's College of Natural Resources, leading research in conservation biology and agroecology. Her lab investigates biodiversity preservation in working landscapes, emphasizing pollinator ecology and sustainable agriculture. She directs the Kremen Lab Group, focusing on ecosystem service dynamics.

Research Focus: Dr. Kremen examines how habitat restoration and diversified farming systems mitigate biodiversity loss while enhancing crop yields. Her work integrates landscape-scale conservation with agricultural productivity.

Honors:

• MacArthur Fellowship for pioneering conservation models (2007-2012)
• California Academy of Sciences Fellow (2013)
• Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award (2013)

Teaching: Courses include Biodiversity Conservation in Working Landscapes and Sustainable Food Systems, training next-generation environmental scientists.