I'm a freshwater ecologist interested in the role that consumers play in organic matter processing and how they may influence stream ecosystem functioning. My research is directed towards understanding the ecology of freshwater systems, particularly focusing on food web structure and organic matter dynamics. Most of my recent and ongoing work has focused on tropical headwater streams. Additionally, my colleagues and I are involved in research efforts to explore the ecology of coastal plain streams, rivers and wetlands in southeastern Georgia.

Teaching Interests: Environmental Biology, Ecology, Graduate Research Methods

Research Interests: Research in my lab focuses on the ecology of freshwater ecosystems. Most of my recent and ongoing work has focused on tropical headwater streams in Puerto Rico and Panama. Additionally, my students and I are involved in research efforts to explore the ecology of coastal plain streams, rivers and wetlands in southeastern Georgia. Major themes in my projects and those of my students include the effects aquatic consumers (invertebrates, fish, amphibians) in organic matter dynamics, nutrient cycling, and energy flow in streams and other freshwater habitats.