Research Interests:
My research interests intersect the basic and applied fields of aquatic ecology and fisheries and aquatic resource management. I am particularly interested in conducting research that combines empirical approaches (lab or field) with ecological modeling to investigate processes regulating fish populations, communities and aquatic ecosystems. For my Ph.D. research, I am interested in investigating the effects of warmer winter temperatures on reproduction and recruitment of Lake Erie yellow perch. Also, I am interested in investigating the effect of late summer/early fall hypoxia (reduced oxygen availability) in central Lake Erie on yellow perch energy stores entering the winter, which may also have an effect on reproductive potential.
Education:
Ph.D. In progress. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Major: Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
Advisors: Stuart Ludsin and Elizabeth Marschall
M.S. 2008. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Major: Fish Ecology
Advisors: Dennis DeVries and Russell Wright
Thesis Title: Mercury bioaccumulation patterns in two estuarine sportfish populations.
B.S. 2004. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Major: Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
Undergraduate advisors: John Jensen and Mike Maceina
Professional Experience:
Graduate Research Associate. 2008-present. Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University.
Graduate Research Assistant. 2006-2008. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University.
Research Assistant II. 2004-2006. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University. Advisors: Dennis DeVries and Russell Wright
Ichthyology Research Assistant. 2004. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University. Advisor: Carol Johnston.
Undergraduate Aquaculture Assistant. 2003. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University. Advisor: Randall Goodman.
Undergraduate Ichthyology Assistant. 2002. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University. Advisor: Carol Johnston. |