Otter, Dr. Ken
PhD, MSc (Queen's University), BSc (University of British Columbia)
ESM Undergraduate Coordinator
Huber, Dr. Dezene
PhD (Simon Fraser University), BSc (University of Calgary)
Biography
Our lab loves insects (and other arthropods)! And we particularly love local insects, although we really aren’t picky.
Our current projects include:
Faculty
Baerwald, Dr. Erin
MSc and PhD University of Calgary
Bartels, Dr. Samuel
PhD Forest Sciences (Lakehead University), MSc Forestry (Lakehead University)
Bryan, Heather
PhD (University of Calgary)
Cale, Dr. Jonathan
PhD, Forest Pathology and Mycology (State University of New York ESF)
Biography
Dr. Cale is a fungal ecologist and forest pathologist broadly exploring how fungus-tree interactions affect our forests. His research program studies the ecology of antagonistic and mutualistic forest fungi to help address regionally important forest...
Connell, Dr. David
Associate Professor, RPP MCIP
Coxson, Dr. Darwyn
PhD McMaster University
Biography
Darwyn Coxson is a Professor in the Ecosystem Science and Management Program and a founding faculty member of the University of Northern British Columbia. Dr. Coxson has previously been a member of the UNBC Board...
Dawson, Dr. Russ
PhD (University of Saskatchewan)
Biography
Russ is an avian ecologist whose interests include determining the important proximate and ultimate factors influencing reproductive effort and success in birds. Specific areas of interest include mate choice, sexual selection, parasitology, and the mediating...
Elkin, Dr. Ché
Biography
Dr. Elkin is a forest ecologist whose research focuses on how climate and landscape disturbances interact to influence forest dynamics, landscape connectivity, and the spatial distribution of forest ecosystem services.
Green, Scott
Biography
Dr. Green is a forest ecologist with interests in marginal environments and forest responses to climate change. He is also an active and founding member of the UNBC Farmers' Market.
Harding, Dr. Lauren
PhD, Anthropology (UBC), MA, Social Anthropology (York University), BA (University of Alberta)
Biography
Lauren Harding is a settler-Canadian from Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory. Her work is constantly informed by her connections to home and family, especially her youth camping and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
Johnson, Dr. Chris
BSc University of Victoria, PhD University of Northern BC
Biography
Chris started at UNBC in 2004 and currently teaches courses in conservation biology, population-community ecology, natural resources planning and science communication. Chris is a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) and the Chair of the Credentials Committee...
Koper, Dr. Nicola
PhD (University of Alberta), MSc (University of Guelph), BSc (University of Guelph)
Biography
Dr. Nicola Koper is a conservation biologist who has worked on grassland bird conservation and management, impacts of industrial noise on wildlife, and effects of agriculture and its intensification on birds in Canada and the...
Martins, Dr. Eduardo
PhD and MSc Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Biography
Dr. Eduardo Martins' research focuses on the ecology and conservation of freshwater fishes in temperate and tropical rivers. Specifically, his research aims to understand the thermal ecology, movement ecology, and population dynamics of freshwater fishes...
Mullins, Philip
PhD, MA, BA, HBOR
Biography
Phil is a committed husband and father of two boys; they love to play and adventure outdoors together. He completed his MA and PhD at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport...
Murray, Dr. Brent
PhD (McMaster University), MSc, BSc (University of Alberta)
Preston, Dr. Michael
PhD (University of Toronto), MSc (Trent University), BSc (Hons) (Liverpool John Moores University)
Biography
I am a microbial ecologist with a diverse academic and professional background. In England, I studied community and population ecology before moving to Canada to research the biogeochemistry of wetland soils. I combined my knowledge...
Rea, Dr. Roy
PhD, Ecology (Norwegian University of Life Sciences - 2014), Doctor Philosophiae Thesis, MSc, Biology (UNBC - 1999), BSc (California State University, Stanislaus - 1992)
Biography
Roy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management in the Faculty of Environment and is a Registered Professional Biologist. Roy obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from California...
Venter, Oscar
PhD University of Queensland, Australia
Biography
I am an applied conservation scientist, which means I do science with direct application to the ongoing biodiversity crises. The Earth is under immense pressure from human enterprise, just 23% of land and 13% of...
Wigglesworth, Jennifer
PhD (Queen's University), MA (University of Ottawa), BSc (University of Ottawa)
Biography
I completed a BSc and a MA in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, and a PhD in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University. My academic training has taken place...
Wood, Dr. Lisa
PhD, Geography (University of Victoria), MSc, Forestry (UNBC), RPF
Biography
Dr. Wood is an applied plant biologist and dendroclimatologist exploring influences of human induced stress on forested plant communities. She specializes in forest silvicultural disturbance types, and studying the impacts of climate change on plants...
Professors Emeriti
Burton, Phil
PhD (Universty of Illinois), MS (University of Hawaii), BSc Honours (University of Saskatchewan), RPBio
Research and Expertise
Fredeen, Dr. Art
PhD (UC Berkeley, 1988), BScA (University of Saskatchewan, 1983)
Research and Expertise
Gillingham, Dr. Michael
PhD (University of British Columbia)
Research and Expertise
Lindgren, Dr. Staffan
FK Uppsala University, MPM Simon Fraser University, PhD Simon Fraser University
Research and Expertise
McGill, Dr. William
PhD (University of Saskatchewan), MSc (University of Manitoba), BSA, Honours (University of Manitoba)
Research and Expertise
Opio, Dr. Christopher
BScF (University of New Brunswick), MEDes (University of Calgary), PhD (University of Alberta)
Research and Expertise
Wright, Dr. Pamela
PhD, MSc (Ohio State University); BSc, HBOR (Lakehead University)
Research and Expertise
Adjunct Faculty
Bogdanski, Dr. Bryan
PhD, MA, BAH
Biography
Dr. Bogdanski is a federal government research economist with the Canadian Forest Service.
Geertsema, Dr. Marten
Grainger, Susan
Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Bachelors of Forest Management, Oregon State University
Biography
Sue Grainger, RPF has been the General Manager of the JPRF since 1997. She is a Registered Professional Forester and has bachelor’s degree in Forest Management from Oregon State University.
Heard, Doug
Maher, Dr. Pat
PhD (Lincoln University)
Biography
Dr. Pat Maher is an Associate Professor of Community Studies (COMS) and Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL). He received his BA (Geography) and Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (HBOR) from Lakehead University and PhD from Lincoln University (New Zealand).
Strong, Dr. Ward
PhD, PAg
Thompson, Mark
MSc (2003), MEd, RPBio, BSc Wildlife Biology (UNBC, 1998)
Biography
Mark Thompson is a herpetologist. He works as a senior research ecologist with a consulting firm in Prince George.