Paul Angermeier

Paul Angermeier is a Professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment. He holds an Assistant Unit Leader position with the Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. His research focuses on freshwater ecosystem conservation, particularly imperiled fish populations, stream habitat dynamics, and the socioeconomic dimensions of ecological management. With degrees from Purdue and the University of Illinois, Angermeier emphasizes applied ecological solutions for resource managers.

Education:

• B.S., Purdue University (1976)
• M.S., University of Illinois (1979)
• Ph.D., University of Illinois (1982)

Research Interests:

• Population dynamics of endangered fish species (e.g., Roanoke logperch, Candy Darter)
• Stream habitat connectivity and restoration
• Ecosystem services provided by watersheds
• Impact assessment of invasive species
• Linkages between hydrology and fish survival

Key Projects:

• Roanoke logperch conservation under hydropower dams
• Multiscale habitat modeling for endangered species
• Riparian restoration cost-effectiveness analysis
• Larval darter phenology studies

Grants & Partnerships:

• Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• National Science Foundation

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on watershed ecology and conservation biology initiatives.