Jason Lesley Robinson

Jason Lesley Robinson holds dual roles as an Associate Research Scientist in Entomology at the Illinois Natural History Survey and a Research Assistant Professor in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Entomology. Robinson's work focuses on insect ecology, conservation biology, and the intersection of biodiversity with environmental management.

His research interests include Trichoptera and Plecoptera ecology, bumblebee conservation, macroinvertebrate conservation strategies, and the impacts of environmental changes on aquatic and terrestrial insect populations. He has authored/co-authored 23 scholarly works, including peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions.

Recent work emphasizes habitat quality assessments for endangered species and critiques of genus-level taxonomic methods in conservation coverage. His 2024 paper on bumblebee habitat quality has already gained attention with blog mentions and reader engagement. Collaborations include studies on prairie ecosystems and monitoring methodologies for pollinators in Illinois.

Robinson contributes to academic discourse through editorial work, such as co-editing Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. His affiliations include cross-departmental roles linking entomology with broader environmental sciences, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary ecological research.