Dr. Ivan Arismendi

The overall goal of my research is to improve our understanding about the role of natural variability and human-related disturbances on freshwaters across multiple spatial and temporal scales. In order to achieve major progress and perform transformative science in the ecology of freshwater ecosystems, combining conceptual models, long-term empirical information, and data-driven modelling is required. Conceptual models provide a host of hypothetical relationships whereas observational data-driven modeling allows us to finely dissect complex and interacting processes that cannot otherwise be quantified. Through these multifaceted approaches, I hope to contribute a novel understanding of the functioning of highly complex systems. I am interested in the ecology of streams and lakes and their responses to natural environmental variability and human-related disturbances. I have a BS in Fisheries Science, a Diploma in Fisheries Engineering, and a Doctorate degree in Forest Sciences (2010). Since September 2016, I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University.