معرفی
Dr. Lee Fitzgerald is a Professor and Curator of the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. He leads the Fitzgerald Lab, focusing on evolutionary ecology and conservation biology of amphibians and reptiles. His research spans the American Southwest, Latin America, and the Caribbean, addressing conservation challenges like sustainable biodiversity use, wildlife trade, and invasive species management. Dr. Fitzgerald chairs the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. Program and serves as President-elect of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR). He created the Applied Biodiversity Science Program and has authored over 175 publications.
Education:
- B.Sc. Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University
- M.Sc. Biology, University of New Mexico
- Ph.D. Biology, University of New Mexico
Research Interests: Conservation biology, herpetology, and ecology with a focus on amphibians and reptiles. Key projects include long-term studies of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard in New Mexico/Texas, caiman and tegu lizard management in South America, and roadkill mitigation strategies. His work integrates spatial modeling, genetics, and socioecological factors to guide conservation policy.
Grants & Advising: His research has been supported by grants focusing on habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and translocation programs. He advises students in the Applied Biodiversity Science Program and oversees the Fitzgerald Lab’s interdisciplinary projects.
Labs & Teams: Directs the Fitzgerald Lab, collaborating with institutions globally. Active in conservation initiatives like the St. Croix Ground Lizard translocation project and Alligator Snapping Turtle monitoring in Texas.
