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Erle C. Ellis is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he has established himself as a leading scholar in human-environment interactions. He also serves as a Visiting Professor of Landscape Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design. Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher, Ellis was named a UMBC Presidential Research Professor for 2021-2024, reflecting his significant scholarly contributions to understanding humanity's relationship with Earth's biosphere.
Ellis's research investigates the ecology of human-managed ecosystems at local and global scales, with a focus on Landscape Ecology, Global Change, and Sustainable Landscape Management. He pioneered the concepts of 'Anthroecology' (a new paradigm for ecology in an anthropogenic biosphere) and 'Anthromes' (anthropogenic biomes), which provide frameworks for understanding human-ecosystem interactions across millennia. His work bridges theoretical ecology with practical applications for sustainable stewardship of the biosphere in the Anthropocene.
His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the long-term human transformation of Earth's systems, with recent work analyzing planetary futures, human-fire interactions, and the implications of anthropogenic biomes for biodiversity conservation and carbon management. Ellis's research integrates field studies, remote sensing, and global synthesis to develop evidence-based approaches for sustainable landscape management.
- UMBC Presidential Research Professor (2021-2024)
- Highly Cited Researcher
- Author of 'Anthropocene: A Very Short Introduction' (Oxford University Press, 2018)
Ellis leads the Anthroecology Lab (anthroecology.org), which develops innovative approaches to studying human-environment systems through projects like GLOBE (global synthesis of local knowledge), Ecosynth (3D landscape scanning tools), and research on anthropogenic biomes. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for managing landscapes that simultaneously support human well-being and ecological integrity.
