John Lambrinos

John Lambrinos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from UCLA (2000) and a B.A. in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley (1992). His research focuses on ecological restoration, invasive species management, and ecosystem services, particularly in urban and agricultural contexts. Lambrinos teaches courses such as Ecology of Managed Ecosystems and Research Ethics Seminar, and accepts graduate students in Horticulture.

Professional affiliations include roles as an ad-hoc editor for Ecology, participation in NCEAS working groups, and session organization at ESA Annual Meetings. His work bridges ecological theory with applied management practices, addressing challenges like invasive species spread and green infrastructure optimization. Recent projects include evaluating rainwater harvesting systems, optimizing green roof media, and analyzing turfgrass disease dynamics.

Lambrinos has published extensively on topics ranging from pampas grass invasions to carabid beetle distributions in agricultural landscapes. He collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives like SWAT hydrologic modeling and ecosystem service assessments under climate change scenarios. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to ecological management and restoration science are evident through his active research and teaching roles.