Adjunct Professors

Chris Bataille
MRM (Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University)
Senior Researcher, Institut du D veloppement Durable et des Relations
Area of focus: climate change policy and energy management

Jordan Benner
Diploma in Environmental Technology (Camosun College)
MRM (Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University)
Forestry Advisor & Research Director, Nanwakolas Council, Campbell River
Research interests: Forest management on ecosystems and human communities

Michael James Bradford
B.Sc. (Simon Fraser University)
M.Sc. (Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (McGill University)
Research Scientist, Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Special Interests: Effects of water flow on Chinook salmon.

Douglas Braun
B.Sc. (Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University)
Project Manager, InStream Fisheries Research Inc.
Research interests: Enumerating fish populations, fisheries management

Cameron Brewer
B.A. Honours (University of Waterloo)
M.Sc. (University of Oregon)
Juris Doctor (University of British Columbia)
Associate, White & Case LLP
Area of focus: environmental law, urban planning

Frank Brown
Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma (Capilano College)
Graduate Certificate in Indigenous and Corporate Relations (Royal Roads University)
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Leadership Initiative
Area of focus: Indigenous community development focused on youth, natural resources, tourism, forestry, fisheries and stewardship

Tanya Brown
B.Sc. (University of Guelph)
M.Sc. (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Ph.D. (University of Victoria)
Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Research interests: Marine mammal ecotoxicology, aquatic toxicology, marine ecology, marine conservation science, climate change, fish toxicology
Website: https://www.tbrownlab.com/

Rob Buchan
B.A. (University of British Columbia)
M.A. (University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. (University of Victoria)
Special interests: Sustainable Development, Food Security and Agriculture, Citizen Engagement, Revitalization, Affordable Housing, and Trail and Greenway Planning

Christine Callihoo
M.Sc. (Univeristy of Northern British Columbia)
Sr. Community Climate Resilience/Adaptation Planner

Trevor Davies
B.Sc. (Queen’s University)
M.S. (University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. (Dalhousie University)
Fisheries Stock Assessment Specialist
Research Interests: Fisheries stock assessment

Danielle Denley
B.Sc. Honours (Queen’s University)
Ph.D. (Dalhousie University)
Research interest: marine ecology, conservation, and management

Maria Jose Espinosa-Romero
B.Sc. (Marista University)
M.Sc. (University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. In Progress (United Nations University & Maastricht University-Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology)
Fisheries and Conservation Program Director, Comunidad y Biodiversidad
Area of focus: marine fisheries governance, ecosystem-based, management, ecosystem modelling

Lee Failing
B.Sc. (University of Manitoba)
MRM (Simon Fraser University)
Principal and Senior Decision Analyst, Compass Resource Management
Special interests: Integration of science and societal values in resource and environmental planning and management, application of decision science to deliberative processes, design and facilitation of collaborative planning and decision-making processes, structured decision making and adaptive management, project management of large multi-disciplinary projects

James Floyer
B.Sc. (Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, UK)
M.Sc. (Geography, University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. (Geoscience, University of Calgary)
Avalanche Forecasting Program Supervisor for Avalanche Canada
Special Interests: Avalanche forecasting and safety

Michael Geller
B.Arch (Architect, University of Toronto)
Architect, Planner, Real Estate Consultant, President of The Geller Group
Special Interests: City development, urban planning, real estate, architecture

Bradford Griffin
BASc. (University of British Columbia)
MRM - Planning (Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University)
Executive Director, EMRG / University Research Associate, SFU
Research interests: climate change policy and energy management

Gordon Harris
B.A. (Geography/Economics, University of Alberta)
President/CEO of SFU Community Trust
Special Interests: Urban planning development, real estate analysis

Emma Hodgson
B.Sc. (University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. (University of Washington)
Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Research interest: migratory ecology, estuary development, quantitative fisheries ecology, population ecology

Matt Horne
B.Eng. (Dalhousie University)
MRM (Simon Fraser University)
Climate Policy Manager, City of Vancouver
Special interests: Policy design, communications, and management

Debby Ianson
B.Sc. (Physics, Queen’s University)
M.Sc. (Physics, University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. (Oceanography, University of British Columbia)
Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Special Interests: Oceanography, coast of B.C. and Strait of Georgia.

Barry Kelly
Hon. B.Sc. (Trent University)
MRM (Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University)
CEO, Meta Analytical Inc.
Area of focus: analytical chemistry, toxicology, public health

Werner Kurz
Diplom Holzwirt (University of Hamburg)
Ph.D. (Forestry, University of British Columbia)
Senior Research Scientist, Global Change and Landscape Ecology, Canadian Forest Service
Research Interests: Forest Ecology and management, global carbon budgets

Rebekah Mahaffey
B.A. Art History (University of Calgary)
B.A. International Development (University of Calgary)
M.A. Planning (University of British Columbia)
Social Planner, City of Burnaby
Research interests: Food systems, anti-racism, equity, accessibility and inclusion
Area of focus: performs research, analysis and policy/program development on a broad range of social planning and policy issues

David Marmorek
B.E.S. (University of Waterloo)
M.Sc. (University of British Columbia)
President, ESSA Technologies, Vancouver, B.C.
Research Interests: Aquatic ecology, data analysis, modelling, experimental design, monitoring, adaptive management, decision analysis.

Salvador Garcia Martinez
M.S. (Economics, OSU)
M.S. (Management of Marine Resources, OSU)
Ph.D. (Sustainable Management of the Coastal Zone, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Sur)
Director of the State Council of Science and Technology, Government of Baja California Sur, State Ministry of Education
Special Interests: Marine conservation in Baja, Mexico.

Cedar Morton
B.A. (Simon Fraser University)
M.R.M. (Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University)
Sr. Systems Ecologist, ESSA Technologies Ltd.
Research interests: Nature-based solutions & ecosystem services (forests, marine, freshwater), climate change adaptation, transboundary river basins, bio-economic model coupling

Sean Naman
B.Sc. (Western Washington University)
Ph.D. (University of British Columbia)
Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Freshwater Ecosystems Section
Area of focus: consequences of habitat degradation and drift-feeding fish, fish habitat capacity and productivity, habitat suitability models

David Patterson
B.Sc. (Biology Major, Environmental Toxicology Minor, Simon Fraser University)
M.Sc. (Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University)
Research Biologist; Program Head for the Environmental Watch Program, Science Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Research Interests: migration biology of Pacific salmon, climate impacts on rivers, ecophysiology of salmon, thermal ecology, quantitative modeling of salmon survival.

Marlow Pellatt
B.Sc. (Biology, Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Biology, Simon Fraser University)
Coastal Ecologist, Parks Canada
Research Interests: Coastal Ecology, Paleoecology

Jotham Peters
B.A. (Simon Fraser University)
M.R.M. (Simon Fraser University)
Managing Partner, Navius Research Inc.
Research interests: impact on climate and energy

Reto Rupf
M.Sc. (University of Zurich)
Ph.D. (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences)
Professor, Zurich University of Applied Science
Research interest: Outdoor recreation and recreation ecology, environmental planning and management, coupled human and natural systems, visitor monitoring and management, protected areas and parks, nature conservation, environmental impact assessment, choice experiments 

David Schaepe
B.A. (Anthropology, NYU)
M.A. (Archaeology, Simon Fraser University)
Ph.D. (Anthropology, University of British Columbia)
Co-Director/Senior Achaeologist, Sto:lo Research & Resource Management Centre, Sto:lo Nation/Tribal Council, B.C.
Special Interests: Conflict in and adjacent to the Coast Salish region.

David Secord
B.A. (Pomona College)
Ph.D. (University of Washington)
VP Strategic Grantmaking, Tides Canada Foundation
Research interests: Policy and decision-making, land-sea interface in coastal rain forest and tundra/sea ice systems

Daniel Selbie
B.Sc.H. (Environmental Biology, Queen’s University)
Ph.D. (Biology, Queen’s University)
Head, Lakes Research Group, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Research Interests: Aquatic Ecosystems
Science, Aquatic Habitat / Aquatic Environmental Science, Limnology / Freshwater ecology.

Grant Statham
Visitor Safety Specialist
Professional Memberships: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, Canadian Avalanche Association
Professional Experience: Canadian avalanche industry, avalanche control, public avalanche forecasting and consulting, risk communication, avalanche design and risk theory

Alison Shaw
B.Sc. (University of Cape Town)
B.A. Honours (University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University)
Executive Director, Action on Climate Team (ACT)
Area of focus: climate change and sustainability

Carolyn Smyth
B.Sc. (University of Victoria)
M.Sc. (McGill University)
Ph.D. (Dalhousie University)
Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada
Research interest: climate change impact mitigation

Jeremy Stone
B.A. (Reed College)
M.P.A. (New York University)
Ph.D. (Community and Regional Planning, University)
Founder and Executive Director, Recovery and Relief Services
Areas of focus: urban change; gentrification; commercial fisheries management, economic development, Indigenous community planning; disaster recovery planning, oil spills.

Michael Sullivan
Hon. B.Sc. (University of Alberta)
M.Sc. (University of Alberta)
Ph.D. (University of Alberta)
Provincial Fisheries Science Specialist, Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch, Alberta Environment and Parks
Area of focus: issues of cumulative effects management and planning for both fisheries and wildlife, with particular emphasis on Indigenous rights and involvement

Tim Tinker
Hon. B.Sc. (University of Guelph)
M.Sc. (University of Waterloo)
Ph.D. (University of California, Santa Cruz)
Research Ecologist, Nhydra Ecological Consulting
Area of focus: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Population biology, Behavioral ecology, Wildlife Biology

William Trousdale
B.A. (University of British Columbia)
M.A. (Planning, University of British Columbia)
President, Senior Planner, EcoPlan International
Special Interests: Urban and environmental planning, development

Eric Vance
B.A. (University of British Columbia)
M.A. (University of British Columbia)
Principal, Eric Vance & Associates, Planning and Management Consultants
Research interests: Community and regional planning, economic development, organization and policy

Michael Wolinetz
B.Sc. (Queen’s University)
M.R.M. (Simon Fraser University)
Partner, Navius Research
Research interests: Quantitative methods in emerging technologies, energy consumption, government policies