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William F. Morris is a Professor of Biology at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (1990) and a B.S. from Cornell University (1983). His research focuses on population ecology of plants and insects, particularly investigating climate change impacts, mutualistic interactions, and demographic responses to environmental variability. Morris has led numerous NSF-funded grants, including studies on climate-driven range shifts and disturbance management. He has been recognized with a Traditional Fulbright Scholarship (2008). His teaching and service include editorial roles at The American Naturalist and contributions to endangered species recovery plans. Morris has also held academic positions at Uppsala University (Sweden, 2012–2014).
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Washington, 1990
- B.S., Cornell University, 1983
Research Interests: Morris studies plant-insect interactions, climate change ecology, and population dynamics. Key topics include demographic compensation, mutualism stability, and the effects of environmental drivers on fitness. His work integrates field studies, experimental manipulations, and demographic modeling.
Grants & Awards:
- NSF Collaborative LTREB Research (2024–2029)
- National Science Foundation awards (multiple periods)
- Traditional Fulbright Scholarship (2008)
Professional Activities: Morris has presented widely on topics like species range limits and disturbance ecology. He serves on recovery planning committees, including for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and reviews NSF grant proposals.
Labs/Teams: His research group collaborates on projects involving plant population modeling and conservation biology, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address ecological challenges.
