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Ernest R. Keeley is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University (ISU), specializing in Fish Ecology. His research program focuses on salmonid conservation, hybridization dynamics, and bioenergetic modeling of habitat quality. At ISU, he leads the Fish Ecology Lab, mentors graduate students, and teaches courses such as Fish Ecology, Ichthyology, and Biometry.
- Education: Ph.D. in Zoology (1998), University of British Columbia; M.Sc. (1994) and B.Sc. (1990) in Biology, Concordia University.
Keeley's research addresses three core themes: (1) competition-driven population dynamics in salmonids, (2) genetic introgression between native cutthroat trout and introduced rainbow trout, and (3) bioenergetic modeling to assess habitat quality under climate change. His work integrates ecological, genetic, and physiological data across longitudinal studies spanning western North America.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in genetic-morphological correlations, instream habitat restoration, and stress physiology. He employs advanced techniques like DNA sequencing, bioenergetic modeling, and behavioral analysis to evaluate trout populations. Collaborations with geneticists and fisheries experts underpin his interdisciplinary approach.
His lab (Life Sciences 404) investigates trout ecology through field studies and laboratory experiments. He has contributed to conservation prioritization frameworks and phylogeographic analyses, emphasizing intraspecific biodiversity. Contact: keelerne@isu.edu | Office: Life Sciences 442 | Phone: (208) 282-3145.
