Clifford Kraft

Clifford Kraft is a Professor at Cornell University's Department of Natural Resources and the Environment within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). His research focuses on ecosystem interactions influencing freshwater fish populations, particularly in Adirondack lakes and rivers. He investigates thiamine deficiency impacts on fish, invasive species dynamics, and climate change effects. He led Cornell's cross-college Environment & Sustainability major and teaches foundational courses on environmental policy and science. His work combines field experiments, natural observations, and interdisciplinary collaborations with biochemists and microbiologists.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from Cornell University (1971)
• Studies at MIT (academic details unspecified)

Research Interests:

• Thiamine deficiency's role in aquatic ecosystems
• Climate change impacts on cold-water fish
• Invasive species management (e.g., smallmouth bass)
• Watershed liming and acid rain recovery
• Ecological interactions in old-growth riparian forests

Key Projects:

• Adirondack Fishery Research Program (AFRP)
• Long-term studies on brook trout conservation
• Thiamine deficiency mechanisms in fish

Awards/Grants:

• Not explicitly mentioned in texts

Labs/Teams:

• AFRP collaborative network