In the Aquatic Conservation and Ecology Lab, we conduct research on the ecology of aquatic ecosystems to contribute to their conservation and management. We are broadly interested in both basic and applied questions in fish community dynamics, mitigating anthropogenic impacts on freshwater ecosystems, and aquatic conservation and management. To address these questions, we use a wide range of tools and techniques including lab and field experiments, diet and stable isotope analyses, tagging and telemetry, and active and passive sampling of aquatic communities. Research in the lab takes place in a variety of freshwater ecosystems including streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

Research opportunities: I am always seeking highly qualified, enthusiastic students that are motivated, and capable of working well both independently and cooperatively. Students in the lab would join a dynamic, interactive group of graduate students, post-docs, and faculty at The Ohio State University’s Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL) within the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB). Interested applicants can learn about expectations in the lab here, and check back for future funding opportunities.

MS position in Aquatic Community Ecology: The lab is recruiting a Masters student to conduct research in aquatic ecology to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will develop a research project using long term zooplankton samples from Alaskan lakes. For more details, see this flyer.