Joseph J Parkos

Dr. Joseph J Parkos serves as Director of the Kaskaskia, Sam Parr, and Ridge Lake Biological Stations at the Illinois Natural History Survey, while also holding an Associate Research Scientist position in Aquatic Ecology. His work focuses on freshwater ecosystems, invasive species dynamics, and fisheries management.

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Illinois Natural History Survey

Research interests span invasive species control, habitat conservation, zooplankton ecology, and predator-prey interactions. Current projects examine carp deterrence strategies, aquatic habitat enhancement, and ecosystem responses to environmental changes.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in invasive carp management, habitat restoration techniques, and freshwater conservation biology. Key themes include electrofishing standardization, qPCR-based invasive species monitoring, and ecological impact assessments of habitat modifications.