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Steven J. Cooke is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University and a former Canada Research Chair. He holds a B.ES. from the University of Waterloo, an M.Sc. from Waterloo, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. His research focuses on integrative biology, conservation science, and natural resource management, with a particular emphasis on fish migration, aquatic habitat restoration, and the development of solutions for conservation challenges. He is a founding director of the Canadian Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation and actively involved in the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence, promoting evidence synthesis in conservation.
Dr. Cooke’s work bridges natural and social sciences, emphasizing collaboration with practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to create actionable knowledge. He has authored over 700 peer-reviewed papers and pioneered the discipline of conservation physiology. His awards include Fellowship in the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Secretary of the College of the Royal Society of Canada. His lab’s research spans topics like fish-hydropower interactions, winter biology, and the ecology of stress in wild fish. He advocates for sustainable recreational fisheries and habitat restoration, with recent projects addressing shoreline development impacts and AI applications in conservation.
Dr. Cooke’s academic contributions extend to education and policy, with a focus on bridging research and practice. His work emphasizes the importance of cities in species conservation and the urgent need for global freshwater biodiversity strategies. He collaborates internationally on projects such as assessing cumulative effects of renewable energy and advancing black bass management.
