جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Matthew Brookhouseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Plant physiology
• Sub-alpine ecology
• Dendrochronology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Brookhouse is a Senior Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, part of the Australian National University's Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions. With a PhD in Dendroclimatology from ANU, he specializes in using forest structural complexity and tree-ring analysis to understand climate interactions and ecological responses in Australian subalpine environments. Research Focus: Sub-alpine ecology, Dendrochronology, CO2 responsiveness in eucalypt species Teaching: First-year research methods with emphasis on statistical application, advanced modeling and field botany Projects: Leading collaborative snow-gum dieback research and dendrochronological monitoring initiatives His publications span 2006-2025 with recent emphasis on machine learning applications for forest monitoring, tropical tree-ring chronologies for climate change, and climate sensitivity in Australian alpine ecosystems. Key collaborations include institutions like Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and University of Canberra researchers. Current projects focus on snow-gum woodland dieback mechanisms, high-resolution dendrometric monitoring, and integrating dendrochronology with environmental policy frameworks. He maintains active supervision of research students and contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development.

Charity Nyeleleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Justice
• Ecosystem Services
• Urban Forestry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Charity Nyelele is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Sciences department at the University of Virginia. Her research bridges human well-being and environmental systems, focusing on biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem services through the lens of environmental justice and equity. Specializes in urban forestry and socio-ecological synthesis Active in climate justice, carbon sequestration, and stormwater management Nyelele's recent work integrates machine learning and social media data to map recreational ecosystem services and optimize tree planting frameworks. She has developed multi-objective decision support tools to address urban ecosystem service trade-offs and leads research in fire-driven ecosystem restoration across Western US forests. She teaches courses on Environmental and Climate Justice , Management of Forest Ecosystems , and co-instructs Politics, Science, and Values . Contact: hbt3mb@virginia.edu

Rebecca Tittlerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Sustainability
• Ecology
• Forest Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Tittler is a part-time faculty member at Concordia University's Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability, affiliated with the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment. She combines academic advising with research coordination at the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre. Ph.D. in Biology from Carleton University (2008) M.Sc. in Biology from University of Alberta (1998) B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College (1995) Her research focuses on: Interactions between biodiversity, forest landscape structure, and human activity Sustainable boreal/mixedwood forest management Ecosystem services in urban and periurban environments Source-sink dynamics in avian populations TRIAD zoning strategies Landscape-scale ecological modeling Key publication themes include: Optimizing vegetation management under electric infrastructure Long-term forest sustainability under climate change Wildfire risk mitigation in timber supply Anthropogenic disturbance zoning TRIAD forest management applications Avian dispersal patterns Current research projects examine: Climate change impacts on Quebec's annual allowable cut Biodiversity effects of partial cuts Plantation location optimization Urban tree ecosystem services

Marjo Palviainenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Silviculture
• Forest Ecology
• Ecosystem Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marjo Palviainen is an Associate Professor and University Lecturer in Silviculture at the Department of Forest Sciences, University of Helsinki, affiliated with the INAR Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. She holds a Title of Docent. Her research focuses on silvicultural practices, ecosystem processes in boreal forests, and sustainable forest management. She supervises the doctoral programme in Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources. Her research interests include biochar applications in forestry, peatland ecology, nutrient cycling, and the impacts of forest management on carbon sequestration and water quality. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects such as PREFER, exploring climate benefits of sustainable forest nutrition management, and leads projects on biochar’s long-term effects on forest ecosystems. Dr. Palviainen has authored/co-authored over 140 publications, with recent work emphasizing biochar’s role in soil improvement, microscale heterogeneity in peatlands, and the effects of fertilization on tree growth. She has supervised doctoral candidates like Annastina Saari and Ronja Rounas. Her activities include peer reviews, invited talks (e.g., at the National University of Singapore), and leadership in research networks. She collaborates internationally, focusing on boreal and tropical peatland management, and has contributed to media discussions on sustainable forestry practices. Her lab’s efforts, such as the SUSI peatland simulator, aim to optimize drainage and fertilization strategies for environmental and economic benefits.

John Groningerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bottomland Hardwood Forests
• Afforestation and Reforestation
• Mined Land Reclamation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Groninger is a Professor of Forestry at the School of Forestry, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He serves as Acting Associate Dean and focuses on silvicultural and agroforestry approaches for watershed stabilization, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management across rural to urban landscapes. His work spans international agriculture, mined land reclamation, and temperate agroforestry systems. Ph.D., Virginia Tech M.S., Penn State B.S., Yale Research interests include: Bottomland Hardwood forests , Oak Ecosystem Management , and Low-cost Urban Forestry Options . He teaches courses like FOR 310 - Practices of Silviculture, FOR 403 - Agroforestry, and FOR 510 - Advanced Silviculture and Landscape Rehabilitation. His work integrates civilian-military partnerships for environmental security in unstable regions. Recent publications highlight collaborations on forest conservation in Afghanistan, landscape restoration techniques, and urban invasive species management. Key themes include ecosystem resilience, agroforestry systems, and hydrogeomorphology impacts on wildlife habitats. Contact: Agriculture Building, Room 194-E | 618-453-2469

Chadwick Rittenhouseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conservation Planning
• Wildlife Ecology
• Landscape Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chadwick Rittenhouse is an Associate Professor in Residence at the University of Connecticut , serving as Associate Department Head in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment. He also directs the Master of Energy and Environmental Management program and coordinates the Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management initiative. PhD (2008) , Wildlife Science, University of Missouri MS (2003) , Wildlife Science, University of Missouri BS (2000) , Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison His research focuses on the intersection of science and environmental management , with emphasis on conservation planning and landscape ecology . Key areas include: Remote sensing and GIS applications in forest disturbance analysis Wildlife resource selection , movement patterns, and population dynamics (elk, mule deer, box turtles, birds) Environmental planning for habitat protection and restoration Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems Decision support systems for conservation stakeholders Recent publications highlight trends in invasive species management , geospatial conservation tools , and adaptive forest management . His work spans ecosystem restoration in South Africa, bat habitat responses to silviculture, and private land stewardship challenges in the Northeast US. Scientific awards include: Leadership Institute Fellow , The Wildlife Society (2011) Dr. Rittenhouse teaches advanced courses in natural resources management, decision methods, environmental communications, and conservation planning. He has active collaborations in forest ecosystem vulnerability assessments and habitat suitability modeling .

Mark Swansonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Silviculture
• Fire Ecology
• Forest Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mark Swanson serves as Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Research Forests at Oregon State University's College of Forestry within the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management, while also functioning as an Extension Specialist in Family Forestry. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Science in Forest Management (1999) from the University of Washington, Seattle Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Ecosystem Analysis (2007) from the University of Washington, Seattle under Dr. Jerry F. Franklin Dr. Swanson's research integrates Silviculture , Fire Ecology , and Disturbance Ecology to address critical forest management challenges. He investigates early seral forest dynamics, climate change adaptation strategies for private landowners, and multi-objective approaches balancing biodiversity conservation with timber production. His work on forest health examines how biodiversity responds to management interventions and natural disturbances across Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on early successional stages, with recurring themes in downed woody debris functionality, forest regeneration under climate stress, and human-wildlife interactions in managed landscapes. His collaborative research frequently appears in top ecology journals, demonstrating methodological rigor in field-based forest ecosystem studies. As Graduate Major Advisor, Dr. Swanson mentors Jack Kelly, Maggie Magee, and Joseph Schmitz while leading extension programs that translate research into practical guidance for family forest owners. His administrative role overseeing the Research Forests provides critical infrastructure for experimental forestry. Dr. Swanson directs the university's Research Forests system, facilitating long-term ecological studies and serving as living laboratories for silvicultural experimentation and biodiversity monitoring.

Anthony D’Amatoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Silviculture
• Forest Ecology
• Forest Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anthony D’Amato is a Professor and Director of the Forestry Program and UVM Research Forests at the University of Vermont (UVM), within the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts (2007), an M.S. from Oregon State University (2002), and a B.S. from the University of Maine (2000). His research focuses on silvicultural strategies for climate adaptation, forest management objectives, and ecosystem resilience. Key areas include evaluating traditional and experimental silviculture to address biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and sustainable resource use. He leads the Silviculture & Applied Forest Ecology Lab, collaborating with federal agencies and NGOs on projects such as the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change initiative. Research interests span climate change impacts on forest dynamics, emerald ash borer management, and the structural development of northern hardwood forests. He advises graduate students on topics like forest carbon dynamics, regeneration responses, and biodiversity conservation. His work integrates long-term experiments and interdisciplinary partnerships to advance adaptive management practices. Notable contributions include studies on biomass harvesting impacts, forest carbon modeling, and the efficacy of assisted migration strategies. Dr. D’Amato’s lab emphasizes practical solutions for climate adaptation, including variable retention harvesting and restoration plantings. He has supervised over 30 graduate students and published extensively in journals like Forest Ecology and Management , Journal of Applied Ecology , and Ecological Applications . His research bridges ecological theory with applied forestry, addressing urgent challenges like invasive species, climate-driven disturbances, and sustainable resource management.

• Forest Ecology
• Silviculture
• Forest Regeneration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shaik M. Hossain serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Alabama A&M University's College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS), where he teaches undergraduate courses including Silviculture and Forest Pest Management. His research addresses critical forest ecology challenges across eastern and southern U.S. ecosystems through quantitative silviculture approaches. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Forest Ecology (2014) M.S. in Natural Resources Management (2003) B.S. in Forestry, Forestry and Wood Technology (2000) Dr. Hossain specializes in forest regeneration dynamics and disturbance ecology , investigating how natural and anthropogenic impacts affect stand development under active management. His work increasingly integrates climate change adaptation strategies, with field studies spanning hardwood plantations, pine forests, and urban tree systems to develop evidence-based silvicultural practices. Analysis of his publication record (2005-2021) reveals consistent focus on empirical studies of oak and shortleaf pine species through long-term field trials. Key trends include seed source evaluations, growth response modeling, and rehabilitation techniques for degraded ecosystems, demonstrating strong alignment between theoretical ecology and practical forest management applications. While specific student advising details and research funding sources aren't documented in the provided text, Dr. Hossain's extensive teaching portfolio indicates active undergraduate mentorship. His collaborative work with USDA Forest Service researchers highlights engagement with national forestry challenges through the Agricultural Research Center facility.

Alemu Gonsamo Gosaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Climate Change Impacts
• Carbon Cycle Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alemu Gonsamo Gosa is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Ecosystems at McMaster University's School of Geography & Earth Sciences. His research program focuses on advanced remote sensing techniques to study vegetation dynamics, carbon cycling, and climate change impacts across scales from leaf-level to global systems. Educational background includes a B.Sc. from Debub University, M.Sc. from Wageningen University, and Ph.D. from the University of Helsinki. Research integrates ground measurements, satellite data, and ecosystem modeling to address: Plant structural and photosynthetic traits quantification Land surface phenology and carbon uptake dynamics Terrestrial primary productivity assessment Global change impacts on ecosystem functioning Carbon cycle modeling and climate feedbacks Publications demonstrate consistent focus on developing novel remote sensing methodologies, with recent work emphasizing machine learning applications, large-scale carbon mapping, and climate-ecosystem interactions. The 15 most recent articles show strong trends in: forest biomass estimation, peatland carbon storage, climate-vegetation interactions, and sustainable land management solutions. Honors include the prestigious Canada Research Chair position recognizing groundbreaking work in terrestrial ecosystem monitoring. Research utilizes extensive field networks including eddy covariance towers and collaborates with global modeling initiatives. Leads the Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Ecosystems laboratory, which develops cutting-edge methods using multi-sensor approaches (satellite, airborne, ground-based) and maintains international partnerships for large-scale ecosystem monitoring.

Harald Vacikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Silviculture
• Forest Ecology
• Decision Support Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Harald Vacik is affiliated with the Institute of Silviculture at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna . His research focuses on silvicultural planning , decision support systems , forest fire risk assessment , and climate change impacts on forests . He also emphasizes ecosystem service valuation and ICT applications in forestry education . His recent work involves integrated fire danger assessment systems and adaptive forest management . Key projects include EU-funded initiatives like Forest Fire Warning Systems and ecosystem service evaluations. He has received scientific recognition, including the 2010 BOKU 120th Anniversary Award and 2001 Special Teaching Performance Bonus . Notable collaborations span institutions in Prague , Joensuu , and Kyrgyzstan , with grants from the European Union , FFG , and national ministries . His media contributions address public forest fire awareness , particularly in Austria.

• Forest Management
• Tree Growth Modeling
• Biomass Estimation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ulises Diéguez Aranda is a researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela , Department of Agroforestry Engineering. His work focuses on forest growth modeling, biomass estimation, and remote sensing applications in forestry. Key affiliations: University of Santiago de Compostela Education: PhD thesis on dynamic growth models for Pinus sylvestris (2004, University of Santiago de Compostela) His research interests include: Development of silvicultural models for Galician forests Integration of LiDAR technology in forest inventory Parameter estimation for tree growth and yield Competition dynamics in forest stands Publication trends (2000-2024) show expertise in: Coniferous and hardwood species modeling Climate adaptation strategies Forest fire prevention through canopy variable analysis Multi-objective optimization in forest planning Thesis direction highlights: Supervised 8 theses on topics like LiDAR applications, biomass modeling, and forest management optimization Collaborations with institutions in Spain, Mexico, and Turkey

Michelle Dayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Fire Ecology
• Forest Management
• Disturbance Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michele Day is a Courtesy Faculty member in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. Her research focuses on wildfire ecology, disturbance dynamics, and spatial modeling of forest management strategies. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Bates College (1996) and an M.S. in Botany/Plant Pathology from Oregon State University (2005). Her work integrates ecological, social, and economic dimensions of wildfire management. Key research interests include fire regime modeling, invasive species impacts, and optimizing fuel treatment networks. She has developed tools like the Fireshed Registry and ForSys planning system to enhance wildfire risk mitigation and restoration planning. Recent studies address cross-boundary wildfire exposure, climate change vulnerability, and socio-ecological tradeoffs in forest governance. Her publications span high-impact journals such as Landscape Ecology , Environmental Research Letters , and Forests , with a focus on wildfire transmission dynamics, restoration prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration. She collaborates with the USDA Forest Service and international teams in Greece to advance fire-adapted forest management strategies.

Robert K. Gralaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forest economics and management
• Forest-based community development
• Carbon sequestration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert K. Grala is the George L. Switzer Professor of Forestry at Mississippi State University's Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC). He holds a PhD in Forestry from Iowa State University, an MS in Environmental Science from the University of Manchester, and an MS in Forestry from Warsaw Agricultural University. His research focuses on forest economics, community development through forest resources, carbon sequestration economics, and valuation of non-market ecosystem services. Dr. Grala is actively involved in agroforestry research, particularly windbreak systems' economic impacts. His educational background includes diverse institutions across three continents, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to forestry challenges. Recent research has addressed wildfire management, landowner decision-making in conservation programs, and bioenergy potential from forest residues. Dr. Grala's work bridges ecological and socioeconomic dimensions, with notable contributions to: Evaluating landowner willingness-to-pay for wildfire mitigation Assessing carbon sequestration program feasibility Analyzing spatial patterns in ecosystem service valuation He collaborates extensively with institutions like the Southern Forest Economics Workers and maintains active membership in professional societies such as the Society of American Foresters. Dr. Grala advises graduate students including Sushma Bhattarai and has secured research funding addressing critical forestry issues in Mississippi and the southeastern U.S.

Matthew Powersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Silviculture
• Forest Ecology
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Powers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. His research focuses on silvicultural practices, climate change adaptation, and forest management trade-offs, particularly in Pacific Northwest ecosystems. He advises graduate students in forestry and is a key contributor to adaptive silviculture frameworks. Education: PhD in Forest Science (2008, Michigan Tech), MS in Forest Ecology and Management (2005, Michigan Tech), BS in Biology (2002, Ball State University). Research Interests: Silviculture, wildfire dynamics, forest health, biodiversity, and carbon storage. His work investigates how management practices like thinning and variable retention harvesting influence forest resilience, growth patterns, and ecological outcomes. He emphasizes multi-objective trade-offs between timber production, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity conservation. Key Themes in Publications: Long-term impacts of silvicultural practices, climate change vulnerabilities, and innovative methods for assessing forest structure using LiDAR. Collaborations with managers and scientists drive applied research in climate adaptation strategies. Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students including David, Benjamin Glick, Lucas Holeman, and Hunter. Active in grants addressing forest management under climate change, including the national Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change initiative.