Karen DeMatteo

Karen DeMatteo is an academic advisor at Washington University's Department of Biology, with adjunct roles at the WildCare Institute - Saint Louis Zoo and multiple Argentine institutions. She has a long affiliation with Washington University, including part-time lecturing in Environmental Studies (2008–2018), full-time lecturing (2019–2024), and serving as a research scientist (2014–2024). Her current primary role is academic advising.

Educationally, she earned her doctorate from Saint Louis University.

Her research focuses on ecological interactions at species and community levels, employing methods such as ecological genetics, GIS technology, conservation detection dogs, behavioral ecology, and reproductive physiology. Her interdisciplinary work bridges biology, conservation, and technological applications like GIS.

Though no specific grants or articles are listed, her advising spans graduate students across disciplines utilizing GIS in their research. Collaborations with the WildCare Institute and Argentine institutions highlight her global engagement in conservation and ecological studies.