Vilis O Nams

Vilis O Nams is a Full Professor at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture, specializing in ecology, animal behavior, and conservation biology. His research integrates statistical modeling, fractal analysis, and field studies to explore animal movement patterns, habitat use, and ecological interactions. He has held visiting roles at institutions like James Cook University and the Spanish National Research Council. His work spans diverse taxa, including carnivores, pollinators, and agricultural systems.

Key research interests include predator-prey dynamics, edge effects on animal dispersal, and the application of fractal geometry to ecological problems. He has pioneered methods for analyzing animal movement paths and their implications for habitat conservation. Collaborations with ecologists and biostatisticians have yielded influential studies on topics like blueberry pollination, wildlife telemetry, and the impacts of environmental management practices.

His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining movement data with behavioral sensors to detect cognitive changes in dementia patients, and developing cost-effective tools for studying arthropod behavior. Nams' work bridges theoretical ecology and practical conservation, with applications in both natural and agricultural ecosystems.