Deborah L Miller

Dr. Deborah L. Miller is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, based at the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center. She holds a 70% teaching and 30% research appointment, coordinating the Natural Resource Conservation (NRC) undergraduate program. Her research focuses on coastal landscape restoration, plant propagation, and dune ecology. She also serves as affiliate faculty in the College of Natural Resources and the Environment (CNRE).

Key research interests include restoring coastal ecosystems, propagating native plants for dune stabilization, and understanding ecological interactions in Florida's coastal regions. Dr. Miller teaches six courses at the Milton Campus, emphasizing practical applications in natural resource management. Her work integrates ecological principles with hands-on restoration practices, often collaborating with researchers like Mack Thetford on plant propagation techniques.

Publications highlight her expertise in propagating species such as false rosemary, Florida rosemary, and gulf bluestem, with a focus on their roles in dune ecosystems. Her research also addresses challenges in habitat restoration for species like beach mice and monarch butterflies. Dr. Miller's contributions extend to advising students and guiding restoration projects that balance ecological and human needs.