Robert Lee Schooley

Robert Lee Schooley is a Professor and Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Prairie Research Institute. He holds an office at 1102 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, Illinois. His research focuses on ecological dynamics, conservation biology, and biodiversity, with key interests in predator-prey interactions, habitat restoration, and genetic structures of wildlife populations. Recent work explores topics like dryland ecosystem transitions, African savanna elephant conservation, and behavioral ecology of keystone species. Dr. Schooley has received the NACTA Educator Award (2014) for excellence in teaching. His collaborative projects span multiple spatial scales and involve interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

Research highlights include studies on grassland-shrubland transitions in the Chihuahuan Desert and the application of habitat suitability models for wildlife conservation. His publications reflect a commitment to understanding ecological processes and their implications for biodiversity preservation.