The CEM Team is Growing!
The CEM team is growing! We have not one, not two, but three new Postdoctoral Fellows who've joined us within the last few weeks, bringing a slew of experience and enthusiasm along with them. Collectively, they specialize in network theory, seasonal ecological and physiological processes, and dynamical systems modelling. In their downtime, you’re most likely to find them enjoying the great outdoors; whether that’s backcountry camping, fishing for new study species, or simply enjoying a fresh cold beverage. We’re pleased to introduce you to these newest additions to the Centre for Ecosystem Management: Dr. Chris Brimacombe, Dr. Timothy Fernandes, and Dr. Michael Yodzis!
Dr. Chris Brimacombe
(McCann Lab)
Chris is an ecologist who studies species interaction networks, exploring what shapes their structure—whether it’s the biology of the system or environmental influences. He uses network theory to better understand how species interact and communities function, with a focus on identifying and addressing biases to make these network models more reliable and useful.
His published work can be accessed via Google Scholar.
Dr. Timothy Fernandes
(McCann Lab)
Tim’s research has broadly focused on understanding the seasonal biology of aquatic organisms to identify if and how seasonal ecological and physiological processes shape organismal- and population-level vulnerability to global change. Currently he’s working on identifying the impacts of seasonal disturbances (e.g., sound) on predator-prey interactions and fish behaviour and physiology to directly inform federal policy.
His published work can be accessed via Google Scholar.
DR. MICHAEL YODZIS
(MCCANN LAB)
Mike is a mathematician whose specialty is in dynamical systems modelling and analysis, applied to identifying features of fragility and resilience within ecological, economic, and financial systems. His interest in human activity overlaps with ecology in topics including resource governance, institutional evolution, cooperation-competition trade-offs and risk-taking, all within changing ecological and economic environments.