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Mario Teisl serves as Professor of Resource Economics and Policy and Director at the University of Maine, affiliated with the School of Economics within the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture. His work bridges academic research and community engagement through institutions like the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station and Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland and an M.S. in Resource Economics and Policy from the University of Maine.
Teisl’s research centers on consumer behavior in environmental and food systems, with pioneering work in eco-labeling effectiveness, food safety valuation, and sustainability policy. His expertise spans Environmental Economics, Resource Economics, and One Health frameworks, emphasizing practical applications for policymakers and communities. Recent projects analyze aquaculture’s role in community resilience and public reactions to renewable energy information.
His publication trends reveal consistent focus on interdisciplinary sustainability science, merging economics with ecology and social behavior. Key themes include marine resource management, behavioral responses to environmental labeling, and valuation of ecosystem services, reflecting his commitment to transdisciplinary solutions for food-energy-water challenges.
- Graduate Dean’s Recognition Award for Extraordinary Service to Graduate Studies (2012)
- Outstanding Researcher Award from CNSFA (2002)
- CDC Prevention Effectiveness Program award (2006)
- Research.com Top Researcher at UMaine (2022)
- Fulbright Scholar Award (2005-06)
- Invited Researcher at French National Institute for Agricultural Research (2009)
Teisl dedicates 40% of his time to externally funded research, including current Hatch project ME021923 on food and renewable energy information. He serves as a journal reviewer and editorial board member for agencies like the U.S. EPA, while his administrative leadership includes past roles as Interim Dean of CNSFA (2020-21) and Faculty Senate member (2004-07).
He collaborates extensively through the Initiative for One Health and the Environment, Lobster Institute, and School of Policy and International Affairs, driving transdisciplinary partnerships that connect academic research with community sustainability challenges in Maine and beyond.
