Summary
Robert Buchkowski is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair at Western University with nine years of experience studying carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling to improve management of animals, plants, and ecosystems. He combines field and laboratory experimentation with large-data analysis and mathematical modeling to translate ecological processes into actionable management and policy insights. His work spans nutrient demand measurements in animals, soil nutrient cycling models, and natural capital valuation—efforts that have informed provincial policy and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Based in Ontario, he brings experience from federal research at Natural Resources Canada and academic roles at Yale, and is notable for integrating ecological and economic methods to tackle pollution and over-browsing impacts.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Honours Bachelor of Science, Biology, Honours Bachelor of Science, Biology at Lakehead University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ecology at Yale University
Masters of Environmental Science, Community Ecology, Masters of Environmental Science, Community Ecology at Yale School of the Environment
English, Portuguese