Lars Andrew Brudvig

Lars Andrew Brudvig is a Professor in the Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, Evolution & Behavior Program at Michigan State University. His work unites fundamental ecological theory with applied restoration practices to combat biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.

• Research Themes: Restoration ecology, community assembly, habitat fragmentation, plant-animal interactions, fire ecology, and agricultural land-use legacies.
• Key Projects: SRS Corridor Project (24+ years), Kellogg Biological Station prairie restoration, and oak savanna experiments.
• Approach: Combines long-term field experiments, collaborations with practitioners, and global grassland analysis through NutNet.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Brudvig Restoration Ecology Lab, partnering with NGOs, federal agencies, and international researchers. Focus areas include Midwestern prairies and Southeastern longleaf pine ecosystems.

• Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
• Students & Team: Mentors PhD students, postdocs, and technicians, including Jack Pritchard, Jordan Ziss, Toby SantaMaria, and former student Riley Pizza.