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Oswald J. Schmitz is the Oastler Professor of Population and Community Ecology at the Yale University School of the Environment. His research bridges biodiversity and ecosystem services, focusing on species interactions, climate change impacts, and conservation strategies. He employs field experiments and mathematical models to study predator-herbivore-plant dynamics, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration.
- Education:
- B.Sc., M.Sc., University of Guelph
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
Research areas include:
- Trophic rewilding for climate solutions
- Human-wildlife conflict dynamics
- Meta-ecosystem nutrient flows
- Animal-driven carbon cycle modifications
- Context-dependent conservation strategies
His 2024 Bormann Prize-winning work on calving impacts in nutrient cycles and other recent publications highlight innovative ecosystem science. Schmitz mentors students like Kristy Ferraro and collaborates with alumni such as Rob Buchkowski and Julia Monk. He teaches three conservation-focused courses with an emphasis on quantitative skills and real-world applications.
