معرفی
Lauren M. Pintor is an Associate Professor of Aquatic Ecology at Ohio State University, where she also serves as Associate Director of Undergraduate Education. Her research bridges ecological theory and applied conservation through empirical studies of species interactions, particularly in biological invasions.
- Focuses on predator-prey dynamics, ecosystem function, and evolutionary responses to environmental change
- Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy, USFWS, NOAA, and Ohio Sea Grant
- Teaches courses in aquatic ecology, conservation, and environmental science
Key research themes include:
- Biological invasions as model systems for ecological processes
- Trade-offs between biodiversity and ecosystem services in wetland restoration
- Behavioral and evolutionary mechanisms in invasive species success
- Adaptive foraging and trophic cascades
Her lab investigates both broad ecological theory and applied conservation challenges, with recent work spanning from Lake Erie coastal wetlands to marine invertebrate systems. Students under her supervision have explored topics like:
- Crab dietary specialization
- Crayfish population dynamics
- Predator-prey coevolution
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