About Ehren

Ehren Moler is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University, using technical and theoretical approaches to implement ecological restoration. He is particularly interested in biodiversity restoration on land impacted by human habitation, agriculture, solar infrastructure, and other human-caused ecosystem disturbances. He works in diverse ecosystems in tropical Africa, Indonesia, California, and Virginia. Ehren is also a photographer and avid hiker.

molerex@jmu.edu
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Education

  • Ph.D. Biological Sciences; Northern Arizona University (2020)

  • M.S. Biological Sciences; Idaho State University

  • B.S. Agroecology, Horticulture, and Environmental Quality; University of Idaho

  • A.A.S. Photographic Imaging Technology; Lansing Community College

Experience

  • Lead Science Advisor: Lukango Tree Conservancy. Focus: flora and avian conservation, environmental education, and conservation genetics in Uganda.

  • Postdoctoral Scholar: California State Polytechnic University. Focus: leveraging plant biodiversity for pest biocontrol in citrus-avocado orchards.

  • Lead Bio R&D Scientist and Senior Manager: Mast Reforestation Focus: ecosystem restoration and reforestation in post-wildfire environments.

  • Postdoctoral Scholar: University of Idaho. Focus: enhancing the drought tolerance of forest tree seedlings in forestry.

  • Board member: Green Moluccas. Focus: applied biological conservation, sustainable development, and conservation education in eastern Indonesia.

Research Interests

  • Biodiversity Conservation

  • Quantitative, Functional, Chemical, and Community Ecology

  • Ecophysiology

  • Agroecology

  • Ecosystem services on working land

  • Conservation Education

Courses Taught

ISAT 112: Environmental Issues in Science and Technology (JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY)