Kevin Matteson

Kevin Matteson is an Instructor in Biology and Associate Director of the MA/MAT Program at Miami University's Project Dragonfly, an inquiry-based conservation initiative. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from Fordham University. His research focuses on urbanized landscapes, particularly pollination biology in urban settings, and community-based conservation efforts. He has led NSF-funded projects on urban pollination dynamics and human-elephant conflict mitigation in Thailand.

Education: Ph.D. in Ecology from Fordham University.

Research interests include urban ecology, biodiversity in cities, and participatory education. His work bridges ecological science with community engagement, addressing challenges such as pollinator conservation and sustainable urban development.

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to urban biodiversity challenges, including nature journaling in education and land-use impacts on bee diversity. His NSF-funded research on pollination limitation in urban areas underscores his commitment to applied conservation science.

Kevin has co-developed courses like Urban Ecology and Pollination Biology and contributed to initiatives such as beehive fences for human-elephant conflict resolution. He emphasizes community-driven solutions in both research and education.