James Robert Miller

Biography

He has done his B.S., Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, 1991, M.S., Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, 1994, Ph.D., Ecology, Colorado State University, 1999.

Research Interest

My research focuses on providing a scientific basis for reconciling human land use and the conservation of native species. Although most of my investigations fall under the rubric of avian ecology, I have also mentored graduate students studying other taxa when the questions fall within my general interests. Typically, my research is conducted over relatively broad spatial scales and relies on a combination of field work and the use of GIS and remote sensing tools. The context for my studies varies considerably, ranging from forested and agricultural landscapes to suburban and urban environments. I tend to involve natural resource professionals in the conceptualization and design of my projects, as they will frequently be the end-users of information derived from the research. These individuals include land managers from state or federal agencies, as well as personnel from non-governmental organizations. I also often work collaboratively with other ecologists, modelers, or social scientists in order to provide a richer perspective on a given study system.