Welcome!! I am a Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Our research group combines laboratory and field approaches to understand how freshwater ecosystems respond to natural and human-induced stressors. Through the lens of ecological physiology, we investigate mechanisms controlling the abundance and distribution of freshwater organisms, with freshwater fish serving as our primary model system.
Our work spans fundamental biology to applied conservation, addressing critical challenges including invasive species management, climate change impacts, recreational fisheries sustainability, and habitat restoration. Projects integrate molecular tools, biotelemetry, behavioral observations, and physiological assessments to generate actionable conservation strategies that protect fisheries and freshwater biodiversity.
Explore this site to learn about our current research, publications, teaching, and team members.