Profiles in "Ecosystem Ecology" Expertise Area

  • Klopatek is an emeritus ecosytem ecologist who has migrated to research and teaching about the ecology of food and sustainable food systems with emphasis on global climate change effects.
  • Ball is a field ecologist studying the impacts of global environmental change (such as air pollution, species loss, and climate change) on soil ecosystems. Currently her research focuses on desert and polar soils.
  • Dan Childers research portfolio includes urban ecosystems, the ecology-design nexus, water dynamics in cities, urban sustainability and urban wetlands.
  • Cadillo-Quiroz studies how microbes drive ecosystem and applied processes to find climate solutions
  • Sala is the Julie A. Wrigley, Regents, and Foundation Professor and the Founding Director of the Global Drylands Center at ASU.
  • Gowda's interests include Internet of Things and full-stack cloud computing.
  • As a Teaching and Learning Specialist Principal, Tiffany works with the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and the School of Life Sciences (SOLS) Graduate Programs
  • Heather Throop is an ecosystem scientist who studies how global-scale changes influence dryland ecosystems.
  • Hurtado's current research includes mortality reduction mechanisms in humans with emphasis on cultural niche construction.
  • Dr. Saul's research interests include using quantitative tools and a systems-based approach to support natural resource management.