Jim Daniels

Jim Daniels is a Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at Huntingdon College, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has over a decade of teaching experience and has instructed a wide range of courses including ecology, genetics, conservation biology, plant taxonomy, and environmental science.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of North Dakota
• M.S., Biology, University of Alabama, Huntsville
• B.S., Biology, University of Alabama, Huntsville

Dr. Daniels is a broadly trained plant ecologist with research conducted in tropical montane cloud forests of Costa Rica, urban environments like Philadelphia, and advanced genetics laboratories. His primary research interests include genetic diversity and gene flow in tropical trees and the biological consequences of climate change. His work bridges field ecology with molecular techniques to understand plant population dynamics in threatened ecosystems.

The available publications indicate a strong focus on tropical forest ecology and population structure of understory palms. His research trends emphasize long-term ecological monitoring, plant demography, and the impacts of environmental change on forest composition.

Scientific Awards:

• Dr. and Mrs. John N. Todd III Award for Excellence in Teaching at Huntingdon (2009)

Dr. Daniels advises undergraduate researchers and integrates research into his teaching. While no major grants are listed, his affiliations with professional societies suggest active participation in the scientific community. He is affiliated with the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, the Society for Conservation Biology, and the Ecological Society of America.

He is involved in academic and environmental outreach and incorporates field-based learning into his curriculum. His teaching philosophy reflects a deep commitment to experiential education and environmental stewardship.