Nigel Waltho

Nigel Waltho is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University, Faculty of Science. His academic background includes a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from McMaster University. He specializes in ecology, conservation biology, and marine biology, with a focus on wildlife movement across transportation corridors, coral reef dynamics, and stochastic processes in ecosystems. His research addresses critical issues in habitat connectivity, infrastructure design for wildlife, and ecological modeling.

Waltho's work spans terrestrial and marine environments. He has conducted long-term studies on wildlife crossing structures in national parks, evaluated culvert designs for small mammals, and explored isotopic signatures in corals. His ecological research integrates hierarchical theories and stochastic modeling to understand community organization and species interactions.

He has published extensively on road ecology, including the effectiveness of underpasses and vegetated medians for mammal movement, as well as coral reef fish assemblages and light-isotope relationships. His contributions highlight the importance of spatial and temporal variability in ecological studies, particularly in conservation planning and infrastructure development.

While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his academic profile reflects a strong commitment to teaching and applied ecological research. His office is located in CTTC 4645, and he can be contacted via email.