Matthew J. Lundquist

Matthew J. Lundquist is Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at Marymount Manhattan College. He is based in Carson Hall, Room 603, and actively leads research and teaching in urban ecology, biodiversity, and environmental science.

• Ph.D. in Biology (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior), Binghamton University
• M.S. in Entomology, Michigan State University
• B.S. in Biology (Ecology & Conservation Biology), SUNY Oneonta

Dr. Lundquist's research centers on the ecological impacts of urbanization, particularly on biodiversity and ecosystem function in urban green spaces and freshwater systems. His work includes modeling pollinator movement through NYC via 'Bug Roads,' assessing insect biodiversity in tree pits, and studying aquatic insect communities in the Bronx River. He integrates GIS, statistical modeling, and ecological fieldwork to understand how cities shape natural systems.

His recent publications span urban ecology, aquatic biodiversity, and science pedagogy, reflecting a strong trend in applying data science, modeling, and technology to ecological and educational challenges. Research areas include urban stream food webs, functional diversity, and hybrid science lab models using AI and big data.

Dr. Lundquist mentors undergraduate and post-bac researchers in the Lundquist Lab, guiding students in ecological research and data analysis. He has secured ongoing research projects but no specific grants are mentioned. He teaches courses such as Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biostatistics, and The Urban Ecosystem.

He leads the Lundquist Lab, which focuses on urban biodiversity in terrestrial and aquatic systems, primarily studying insects and biogeochemistry. The lab uses computational tools, R, Python, and GIS for data analysis and modeling, and maintains a GitHub presence for code sharing and educational resources.