معرفی
Michel T. Kohl is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Management and Wildlife Extension Specialist at the School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia. He is also the current President of the Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society (2024–2026) and a 2024 Wildlife Society Fellow. His work focuses on wildlife spatial ecology, predator-prey dynamics, and conservation strategies in multi-use landscapes.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Ecology (Wildlife Emphasis), Utah State University (2019)
- M.S. and B.S. in Wildlife Biology, University of Montana (2012, 2009)
- A.S. in Honors, Dawson Community College (2006)
Research Interests: Dr. Kohl’s research examines wildlife spatial behaviors, habitat selection, and conservation challenges such as predator-prey interactions, urban wildlife management, and translocation strategies. Current projects include black bear population dynamics in Georgia, urban wildlife in Atlanta, and habitat restoration for Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes on Jekyll Island.
Awards:
- 2024 The Wildlife Society Fellow
- 2023 Alumni Association Faculty Award for Outreach
- 2023 First-Year Odyssey Teaching Award
- 2022 Faculty Award for Early Career Teaching
Advising & Grants: Advises the UGA Chapter of The Wildlife Society. Grants and funding details are not explicitly listed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: Lead of the Kohl Wildlife Lab, focusing on applied conservation research and outreach. Collaborates with agencies on projects like turtle translocation and urban wildlife mitigation.
