Stephen Murphy

Stephen Murphy is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Conservation and Restoration Ecology through his research group CaRE. His work bridges innovative field methodologies with theoretical foundations in restoration ecology, emphasizing translational ecology and practitioner-academic collaborations. He teaches courses on restoration ecology, rewilding, conservation, parks, and socioecological systems analysis.

• Research areas: Ecological restoration, conservation ecology, rewilding
• Focus: Novel ecosystems, socioecological resilience, pollination/invasive species dynamics
• Editor-in-Chief of Restoration Ecology, flagship journal of the Society for Ecological Restoration
• Leadership roles: Co-founder of CASIOPA, Research Advisory Board member at Experimental Lakes Area (ELA)

His research spans diverse ecosystems—forests, prairies, urban habitats, and Arctic environments—using indicator taxa like plants, fungi, and arthropods. With over 400 publications, he emphasizes international ecological management and student-driven project development.