Assistant Professor, Deer Ecology and Management Professional Experience: Post-doctoral Research Associate, Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, 2007 Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, 2007-2012 Deer Project Leader, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2012-2016 Education Education: B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Pennsylvania State University, 2001 M.S., Forest Resources, University of Georgia, 2003 Ph.D., Forest Resources, University of Georgia, 2007 Research Area of Specialty: Wildlife Ecology and Management Game Management Human Dimensions of WIldlife Wildlife and Forest Management Wildlife Damage Research Areas: Wildlife Sciences Research Interests: My research focuses on the ecology and management of deer species, primarily white-tailed deer. I and my students conduct studies aimed at improving deer population management, guiding science-driven management by state and federal agencies, mitigation of deer-human conflicts, and enhancing knowledge of deer anatomy and physiology. The UGA Deer Lab is committed to training wildlife professionals through research with direct application to management. Teaching: Introduction to Fish and Wildlife Management Fish and Wildlife Policy Wildlife Physiology and Nutrition Senior Project Freshman Odyssey Seminar
