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Dr. Matt Falcy is an Assistant Professor of Biometrics and Assistant Unit Leader of the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Idaho’s College of Natural Resources. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Iowa State University and has expertise in ecological modeling, Bayesian analysis, and structured decision-making. His research focuses on applying quantitative tools to address complex ecological management challenges, particularly in fish and wildlife systems. Dr. Falcy collaborates closely with agencies to ensure practical application of his work, emphasizing partnerships with professionals to inform management decisions.
Education:
- Ph.D., Iowa State University, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2011)
- M.S., Universidad de Chile, Forest Science (2004)
- M.E.M., Portland State University, Environmental Management (2002)
- B.S., UC Davis, Biological Sciences (1997)
Research Interests: Dr. Falcy’s work bridges ecological theory and applied management. He uses Bayesian methods, stochastic dynamic programming, and population modeling to address issues such as habitat selection, population viability, and decision-making under uncertainty. His projects often involve endangered species (e.g., Alabama beach mouse, pygmy rabbits) and fisheries management (e.g., steelhead, burbot).
Key Contributions: He has published on cost-optimization frameworks for environmental science, the integration of social values in research prioritization, and the use of state-space models to detect management impacts. His lab emphasizes training graduate students in rigorous quantitative methods while fostering collaboration with agencies.
Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text.
Advising & Grants: Dr. Falcy advises several graduate students (listed above) and secures funding through agency partnerships. His lab focuses on timely deliverables and professional-quality outputs, with a strong emphasis on field and computational skills.
Labs/Teams: The Falcy Lab is part of the University of Idaho’s Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences, collaborating with the US Geological Survey and other institutions. Current projects include studies on burbot in the Kootenai River, mule deer behavior in British Columbia, and pygmy rabbit habitat modeling.
