Omkar Joshi

Dr. Omkar Joshi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management at Oklahoma State University. He holds a PhD in Forestry from Mississippi State University and has over a decade of experience in natural resource economics, social science, and policy analysis. His research focuses on ecosystem valuation, renewable energy economics, and human dimensions of natural resource management.

Education:

• PhD in Forestry, Mississippi State University (2013)
• MS in Forestry, University of Arkansas at Monticello (2009)
• BSc in Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2002)

Research Interests: Combining theories from natural resources, social psychology, and economics to address challenges in resource management. Key areas include forest valuation, wildlife economics, climate change adaptation, and policy implementation.

Articles Overview: Recent work examines hybrid sweetgum productivity, drought impacts on forests, and socio-economic dimensions of land management. His studies bridge ecological and economic analyses, emphasizing practical applications for policymakers and landowners.

Advising & Grants: Advised numerous graduate students on topics like kudzu control, black bear management, and prescribed fire economics. Collaborates with agencies like the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and USDA.

Labs & Teams: Leads a dynamic research group exploring human-environment interactions, with active projects on invasive species, renewable energy, and climate resilience.