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Robert Lonsinger is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University's Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. He also serves as an Assistant Unit Leader of the U.S. Geological Survey's Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. With a PhD from the University of Idaho (2015), he specializes in wildlife ecology, focusing on carnivore behavior, predator-prey dynamics, and conservation genetics. His research emphasizes practical applications for wildlife management, including occupancy modeling and population viability analysis.
- Education:
- PhD, Natural Resources, University of Idaho (2015)
- MS, Wildlife Science, New Mexico State University (2010)
- BS, Biology, Gannon University (2002)
- Key Research Interests:
- Quantitative wildlife monitoring
- Carnivore ecology and conservation
- Genetic tools for population assessment
- Landscape-level habitat dynamics
Dr. Lonsinger leads the Lonsinger Wildlife Ecology & Management Lab, collaborating with agencies to address conservation challenges. Recent grants focus on species like pronghorns, skunks, and mussels. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing innovative methods like machine learning for occupancy modeling and camera trap surveys.
Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses on occupancy modeling, statistical inference, and scientific writing. He also conducts ATV safety training for professionals.
Editorial roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of Mammalogy and Wildlife Society Bulletin. His work bridges academic research with applied management, contributing to biodiversity conservation in changing landscapes.
