People FacultyEmeritusGraduate StudentsAdjunctLecturersPostdocsResearch StaffAdmin Staff Paul ArmsworthProfessorConservation, theoretical ecologyJoseph BaileyAssociate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate AffairsPlant-animal interactions, evolutionary ecologyMichael J. BlumAssociate ProfessorAquatic Ecology, Socioecology, Sustainability, Conservation BiologyJessica BudkeAssistant Professor & Herbarium DirectorEvolutionary developmental biology, maternal effects, structure-function relationships, systematics, botany, bryology (mosses), natural history collections.Gordon BurghardtAlumni Distinguished Service ProfessorComparative behavior, ethologyElizabeth DerryberryAssociate ProfessorBehavioral evolution and phylogeneticsNina FeffermanProfessor and Chair of Graduate AdmissionsSelf-Organizing Complex Systems, Mathematical and computational models of problems in epidemiology, evolutionary and behavioral ecology, and conservation biologyBenjamin FitzpatrickProfessorPopulation genetics, conservation biologyJames FordyceProfessorEvolutionary ecology, plant-insect interactionsOrou GaoueAssistant ProfessorConservation biology, demography, plant-human interactionsSergey GavriletsDistinguished ProfessorTheoretical evolutionary biologyXingli GiamAssistant ProfessorConservation ecology, global environmental changeMichael GilchristAssociate Professorevolutionary theory, mathematical biology, molecular evolution, protein translation, bioinformaticsLouis GrossChancellor's Professor, Director of NIMBioS, Director of TIEMMathematical ecologyKaren HughesProfessorSpeciation processes/ hybridization of fungiHenriette JagerJoint ORNL Faculty AssociateTheoretical Ecology, Conservation BiologySusan KaliszCollege of Arts and Sciences Excellence Professor and Head of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyStephanie KivlinAssistant ProfessorEcosystem ecology, microbial ecology, global changeCharles KwitAssistant ProfessorConservation, wildlife-plant interactionsChristy LeppanenResearch Associate ProfessorInvasion biology, environmental toxicology, sustainabilityP. Brandon MathenyProfessor and Chair of Graduate Affairsmushroom-forming fungi, diversification, systematics, phylogeny, taxonomyGary McCrackenProfessorEvolutionary ecology, population geneticsBrian O’MearaProfessor and Associate HeadPhylogenetics, macroevolutionMonica PapeşAssistant Professor and Spatial Analysis Lab Directorecology and conservation; GIS and remote sensingSusan RiechertUTK Distinguished Service Professor and UTK Chancellor’s ProfessorAnimal behavior, ecologyLaura RussoAssistant ProfessorPollination ecology, network theory, field biology, botany, entomology, invasion biologyEdward SchillingProfessorPlant systematicsElisabeth SchusslerProfessorInstructional practices, introductory biology, GTAs, professional developmentJen SchweitzerProfessor and Associate HeadCommunity genetics, plant-soil interactionsKimberly SheldonAssistant ProfessorBiogeography, physiological ecology, tropical ecologyDaniel SimberloffGore Hunger Professor of Environmental Sciencebiological invasions, ecology, conservation biology, biogeographyRandall SmallProfessor, Director of Biology Teaching and LearningPlant systematics, molecular evolutionJoseph Williams Jr.ProfessorPlant evolutionary biology Christine BoakeProfessor EmeritusBehavioral evolution, geneticsArthur EchternachtProfessorEcology, herpetology, vertebrate biologyDavid EtnierProfessor EmeritusNeil GreenbergProfessor EmeritusTom HallamProfessor EmeritusKen McFarlandEmeritus Greenhouse ManagerRonald PetersenProfessor EmeritusDavid SmithAssociate Professor EmeritusGerald VaughanProfessor EmeritusB. Eugene WoffordEmeritus Herbarium DirectorAngiosperms, Curator of vascular plant herbarium Alessandra ArominShannon Baylisseco-evo dynamics, landscape ecology, spatial modeling, genetic diversity, sci-comKendall Bealsecological & evolutionary dynamics of plant-soil feedbacks, microbial ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, restorationAmanda BenoitIndirect interactions, Natural selection, Plant-animal interactions, Plant evolutionary ecology, Plant mating systems, Predator-pollinator-plant interactionsMae BerlowSarah BrawnerGlobal change biology, Plant-microbe interactions, Community genetics, Climate relicts as natural laboratoriesCasey CoomesKrista DeCookeinvasions, natives, plants, insects, nonprofit, conservationJeff DeSaluSociocultural evolution, math modeling, social complexityJonathan DickeyMicrobial Ecology, Community Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Global Change ModelingJessica Pontow Dreyerbats, foraging ecology, weaningDevon EldridgePollination ecology, natural history collections, & parasitic wasp enthusiast Alexandra FaidigaPlant mating systems, inbreeding depression, plant-pollinator interactions, global change, phenological mismatchHope FergusonBiology Education and Instructional PracticesMorgan FlemingEcophysiology; Thermal Ecology; Climate Change, BiogeographyNate GibsonSocial-ecological dynamics, vector-borne disease, urban ecologyElizabeth GreenAgroecology, Ethnobotany, Entomology, Plant DefenseDomonique HattonGuido Herrera RodriguezMacroecology; Freswater fishes; Biogeography; Tropics; Conservation science; Biodiversity informaticsBen HoltHost-microbe interactions, Vertebrate BiologyMali HubertDisturbance ecology, fire ecology, plant community ecology, conservation biology, undergraduate educationAmanda HymanConservation, Human Dimensions, EconomicsAbigail IrelandMycology, soil fungi, Pseudogymnoascus taxonomyMani KhalilPollinators, regenerative agriculture, and conservation Jayne LampleyPlant systematics, phylogeography, phytochemistry, and native plant speciesAmy Luobird song, cultural evolution, and behavioral ecologyNicole LussierOrnithology, conservation science, species interaction networksLauren LyonGeospatial Analysis, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Mammalian Ecology, Vertebrate Paleontology, BiogeographyMaggie Mamantovbehavioral ecology, invasion biology, community ecology, climate change, behavioral plasticity, reproductive behaviors, parental provisioning, competition, Onthophagus dung beetlesJacob MoutouamaCenter periphery hypothesis, Integral and matrix projection models, EthnobiologyAlexandra NeildEcological evolutionary dynamics, global change biology, elevation gradients, ecosystem ecologyChance NoffsingerFungal systematics, biogeography, evolutionMichael Lyonga NgohConservation science, functional trait ecology, pollination ecology, and ecological niche modelingAnchal Padukoneclimate warming, life-history and physiology, host-parasite interactions, agroecology, population ecologyMaria Daniela RivarolaConservation. Applied Ecology. Protected Areas. Community Ecology. MammalsMorgan Rochemutualism disruption, community change, invasive speciesMargaurete Romeroresearch identity in STEM graduate students, outreach, and department culture. Biology educationLucas Santana SouzaSociomicrobiology, Quorum sensing (communication)Shelby Scottspatio-temporal modeling, mathematical sociology, crime, statisticsAthmanathan Senthilnathaneco-evolutionary dynamics, intraspecific variation, theoretical ecology, population dynamics, mathematical modellingEric ShershenBryophytes, plant physiology, plant ecologyRuth Simberloffbehavioral evolution, animal communication, birdsong, behavioral plasticityRebecca SmithFisheries conservation genomicsJennifer SummersRachel SwenieSophia TurnerSoil-plant-invertebrate interactions, community ecology, invasion biology, biodiversity science, science communicationMaryrose WeathertonEducation research, student success, resource useTaylor WoodsMacroecology, freshwater ecology, global changeDaniela Yaffar De La FuenteTropical forest ecology, rhizosphere, root traits, global changeHarmony YomaiReproductive Biology, Island BiogeographyHyun Seok YoonConservation science, conservation prioritization, financing acquisition, equity and sustainability, institutional structure on sustainability S. Marshall AdamsAdjunct Professor, ORNLBenjamin M. AuerbachAdjunct Associate Professor, AnthropologySteven BartellAdjunct ProfessorDavid BuehlerAdjunct Professor, Forestry, Wildlife & FisheriesJoe ClarkAdjunct Faculty Associate, Southern Appalachian Ecosystem ProgramAimée ClassenProfessor, Director of Aiken Forestry Sciences Laboratory, University of VermontVirginia DaleAdjunct ProfessorMathematical Ecology, Landscape EcologyDon DeAngelisSouth Florida/Caribbean Field LaboratoryBoyd DeardenAdjunct Professor, Forestry, Wildlife & FisheriesJ. Sean DoodyAdjunct Assistant ProfessorDonita FrazierAdjunct Associate Professor, Comparative MedicineTodd FreebergAdjunct Associate Professor, PsychologyBarry GossFaculty Associate, Science Applications International CorporationJerome GrantProfessor, Entomology and Plant PathologyDaniel HayesJoint Faculty; Assistant Professor University of MaineSally HornProfessor, GeographyColleen IversenAdjunct Assistant Professor, ORNLSindhu JagadammaAdjunct Assistant Professor, ORNLParis LambdinProfessor, Entomology and Plant PathologyMike McKinneyProfessor, Earth and Planetary Sciences; Director, Environmental Studies ProgramRichard NorbyStaff Scientist, ORNLCharles ParkerAdjunct Professor; Research Aquatic Biologist at Twin Creeks Natural Resource CenterWilfred PostStaff Scientist, ORNLJohn RennieEmeritus Professor, Forestry, Wildlife and FisheriesNathan SandersProfessor, University of CopenhagenRich SaudargasProfessor, PsychologyGary SaylerProfessor Emeritus, MicrobiologyTerry SchultzEmeritus Professor, Animal ScienceLee ShugartAdjunct Associate ProfessorArthur StewartAdjunct ProfessorRichard StrangeProfessor, Forestry, Wildlife & FisheriesJake F. WeltzinExecutive Director, USA National Phenology NetworkDavid WestonAdjunct Professor; Staff Scientist, ORNLSteven W. WilhelmProfessor, MicrobiologyLarry WilsonProfessor, Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries J. Mark AlstonLecturer, EEB 240David FrankLecturer, PhilosophyHeather Bird JacksonResearch Assistant Professor basic & applied spatial ecologyBenjamin KeckSenior Lecturer and Director of the Etnier Ichthyological CollectionÁrpád S. NyáriLecturerAvian systematics, biogeography, and diversificationKaitlin PallaLecturer and Assistant Greenhouse Manager David W. BapstpaleobiologyLalasia Bialic-Murphyconservation, population ecologyLuis Carrasco Torneroecology, distribution modeling, conservation, remote sensing, avian ecologyAmanda CarterNSF Postdoctoral Research FellowMaternal Effects, Developmental Plasticity, Thermal Physiology, Climate ChangeEvin T. Carterconservation management, invasion biology, animal movements, physiological ecology, biospeleologyCharlotte ChangPostdoctoral Fellow, NIMBioSConservation biology, tropical ecology, socio-ecological systems, quantitative ecologyBenjamin Englandbiology education, science education, teaching and learningMichael HarveyPostdoctoral FellowJ. Mason Heberlingplant ecology, invasion biology, biogeographyCandice Lumibaoancient DNA, plant-microbe interactions, paleoecology, population genetics, metagenomicsRobert McElderryKristine Moodyevolutionary biologyJessica MooreLeigh MoorheadecologyKellen MyersNiki PatelPlant Development, Ferns, Lycophytes, Systematics, PhylogeneticsLuna L. Sánchez‐ReyesDateLife project and software developmentAvery Schererchemical ecology, species interactions, and trophic ecologyLauren Smith-RameshEcology, plant invasion, community ecologyGonzalo SuarezMatthew TroiaecologyOyita UdianiAdaptive systems, Game theory, Social dynamics, Collective behavior, LearningPriya VoothuluruPlant Stress PhysiologyGengping ZhuPostdoctoral Research AssociateConservation biogeography, distributional ecology, ecology niche modeling, invasion biology Stacie ArmsworthResearch AssistantJennifer BrummettEtnier Ichthyological Research Collection ManagerFred DolislagerHuman Health and Environmental Risk AssessorLeslie GallowayRisk Assessment Information System Web Master, Database Manager, and Tool DeveloperKashina HicksonAssociate Director, Biology in a BoxJennifer HindsResearch Coordinator IIKaressa L. ManningEnvironmental Risk AnalystJeff MartinGreenhouse ManagerMargaret OliverHerbarium Collection Database ManagerKaitlin PallaLecturer and Assistant Greenhouse ManagerDebra StewartEnvironmental Risk AnalystMark D. WienholdResearch Specialist, Budke Lab Marva AndersonBusiness ManagerLisa BolingAccounting Specialist IIKarin GrindallUndergraduate CoordinatorJanice HarperGraduate Secretary/ Administrative Specialist III
