Research interests

Understanding the role of humans in ecosystems is critical and urgent for biodiversity conservation, especially given the rapid growth of the global anthropogenic footprint. My research examines the effects of this ever-expanding human activity on the world's large mammal populations, with an emphasis on behavioral response to human presence. I am interested both in global trends and local dynamics of human-wildlife interactions, and my research integrates large-scale meta-analyses and local field studies in North America and Africa.

​Current areas of research include:

• Global impacts of human activity on wildlife
• Post-war wildlife recovery in Mozambique
• Community ecology in a mixed-use California landscape
• Socio-ecological dynamics of human-wildlife interactions

I believe that addressing today's complex conservation challenges relies on collaboration across natural and social sciences, as well as communication between academics, managers, policymakers, and all stakeholders. I am always open to new collaborations, so please reach out!