Douglas Yu
Professor of Ecology · University of East Anglia
His research designs rapid ways to measure biodiversity, with an emphasis on environmental DNA. Co-founder of NatureMetrics.
Rewilding Tropical Ecology Environmental DNA Biodiversity Effectiveness of Nature Reserves
James Douglass, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.
Reefs Algae Oysters Water Pollution Marine Biology
Jean Polfus
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of Manitoba
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.
Ecology Ecology - Animal Movement and Space Use Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Environmental Science
Rachel Warren
Professor of Global Change and Environmental Biology · University of East Anglia
Her work assesses the risks that climate change poses to humans and ecosystems.
Hydrology Sustainable Development Climate Change Ecosystems Biodiversity
Justina Ray
President and Senior Scientist · Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Justina Ray's research is focused on evaluating the role of shifting landscapes in biodiversity decline and/or change in forested ecosystems
Conservation Planning Forested Ecosystems Biodiversity Wildlife Ecology Wildlife Conservation
Dr Tommaso Jucker
NERC Independent Research Fellow · University of Bristol
Examining the interplay between humans and forests
Deforestation Ecosystems Climate Change Woodlands Trees
Mark C. Urban, Ph.D.
Professor, Arden Chair of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Urban is an expert on climate change impacts on biodiversity and evolutionary ecology of vernal pools, lakes, and streams
Predictive Modeling Eco-Evolution Climate Change Extinction Risk Biodiversity
Ryan S. King, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology · Baylor University
Dr. King is a Professor of Biology and Directory of the Graduate Program in Biology at Baylor University.
Freshwater science to inform policy Community and ecosystem ecology Numeric water-quality criteria Ecological thresholds Streams and rivers
Kara Lefevre, Ph.D.
Expert in ecology, ornithology and conservation biology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Kara Lefevre researches the consequences of human activity on biological diversity.
Conservation Biology Biodiversity Ecology Ornithology Environmental Studies
Verena Seufert
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of British Columbia, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability
Scientist interested in all things food and nature. Studying how we can do agriculture better.
Sustainability organic agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Biodiversity Climate Change
Mark A. Boyer, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Executive Director · University of Connecticut
Mark A. Boyer studies environmental policy and global-local linkages. His research focuses on climate adaptation from global to local.
Simulation and Experimental Methods Climate Change Global-Local Linkages Globalization Environmental Policy
Joel Fodrie, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Institute of Marine Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
F. Joel Fodrie is a fisheries ecologist at the UNC Chapel Hill Institute of Marine Science.
Mariculture Ecosystem services Oyster Reefs Coastal Ecosystems Oil Spills
Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).
Systems Biology Synthetic Biology Evolutionary Biology Metabolic Engineering Molecular engineering
Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Biomedical Studies; Director of Environmental Health Science · Baylor University
Dr. Brooks examines water quality, environmental health & contaminants, and sustainability issues, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas.
Contaminants of Emerging Concern Harmful Algal Blooms Urbanization Sustainability Issues Environmental Contaminants
David Takacs
Professor of Law, Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: takacsd@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4845 / Office 329-200
Climate Change Law Environmental Law Earth Systems Science Biodiversity Law International Environmental Law
Joyce Fassbender, Ph.D.
Expert in insect and spider biodiversity · Florida Gulf Coast University
Joyce Fassbender is an entomologist and arachnologist with research interests in general biology.
Beetles Spiders Insect Biodiversity Entomology Arachnology
Jeff Price
Senior Research Associate · University of East Anglia
He leads major projects to assess & predict the impact of climate change on the planet’s animals, plants & range of other natural features.
Global Terrestrial Biodiversity Climate Change and Biodiversity Climate Change Climate Refugia Conservation Efforts
Jacqualine Grant
Associate Professor of Biology / Museum Curator · Southern Utah University
Conservation biologist whose work focuses on green infrastructure and organismal biology.
Genetics Wildlife Conservation Wildfire Restoration Wildfire Water Conservation
Chris Slobogin
Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in criminal law and procedure, mental health law and evidence law.
Juvenile Crime Insanity Defense Criminal Procedure Evidence Law Criminal Law
Elizabeth Olson
Associate Professor of Anthropology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in medical and environmental anthropology, ethnobotany, and Indigenous medicinal plants
Rural Humanitarian Aid in Guatemala Traditional Healing Systems Sustainable Development Public Health Medicinal Plants