Faculty Projects and Publications

Stephen A. Karl

Download Stephen A. Karl’s CV, including lists of past and present students, grants, and publications (Word document).

Ph.D. 1992, Genetics, University of Georgia, Athens (Dissertation Advisor: John C. Avise)

Molecular Ecology, Evolution, Conservation and Population Genetics
My main interests are in evolution, population genetics, and conservation biology. I use molecular techniques (mainly the analysis of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA) to evaluate processes operating within and among natural populations. My goal is to provide information on the evolution and ecology of animals that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to obtain by classical methodology. My research is based in the philosophy that much insight into the secret lives of animals can be gained by combining ecology, genetics and molecular biology.

2000 – 2003: Associate Editor for Evolution.
Reviewer for numerous manuscripts and grants from national and international Journals and organizations.
Oct 2001: National Science Foundation, Population Biology Grant Panel.
Mar 2000: National Science Foundation, National Ecological Observatory Network Workshop.
Feb 1998: National Science Foundation Dissertation Improvement Grant Panelist.