Kevin M. Potter

Kevin M. Potter is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University's College of Natural Resources. His work focuses on integrating genetic and ecological data to address forest conservation and health challenges.

Education:

• B.A. from Drake University (1993)
• M.S. (2002) and Ph.D. (2006) from North Carolina State University

Research Interests: Landscape genetics, evolutionary ecology, and forest health monitoring. He specializes in gene conservation, biodiversity analysis, and invasion dynamics across large spatial scales.

Scientific Contributions: His recent publications examine climate change impacts on coastal forests, pest-driven tree mortality, and longleaf pine regeneration trends. Studies highlight interactions between invasive species, forest density, and ecosystem resilience.

Grants:

• USDA Forest Service: Multiple grants (2013-2021) for Forest Health Monitoring program
• NSF: Modeling Invasion Dynamics Across Scales (MIDAS) project (2016-2021)