Karen DeMatteo

Karen DeMatteo holds positions at Washington University as an Academic Advisor and former Research Scientist (2014-2024). She lectured part-time in Environmental Studies (2008-2018) and full-time until 2024. She also holds adjunct roles at the WildCare Institute (Saint Louis Zoo) and multiple Argentine institutions. She earned her PhD from Saint Louis University.

Her research focuses on ecological interactions at species and community levels, employing methods like ecological genetics, GIS technology, conservation detection dogs, behavioral ecology, and reproductive physiology. She advises graduate students across disciplines integrating GIS into their work.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed. Her affiliations include Washington University's Biology Department and collaborations with conservation institutions globally.