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Rodolfo Dirzo
Academic Appointments
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Organization
Professor
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Honors & Awards
Title
Organization
Date(s)
Pew Scholar in Conservation
The Pew Charitable Trust
1992
Outstanding Service Award: Teaching
Organization for Tropical Studies
2002
Outstanding Researcher, Biology
National University of Mexico
2003
Foreign Member
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
2004
Foreign Associate
US National Academy of Science
2004
Professional Education
Degree
Awarding Institution
Field of Study
Year of Graduation
B.Sc.
University of Morelos, Mexico
Biology
1972
M.Sc.
University of Wales
Ecology
1977
Ph.D.
University of Wales
Ecology
1980
Research Interests
My interests are centered on the study of plant-animal interactions, trying to understand how the ecology and evolution of plants is affected by their biotic environment, particularly animals. My work is focused on tropical forest ecosystems, particulalry in Mexico and Amazonia, but I am also interested in developing similar studies in other ecosystems as well.
In the field of conservation biology, I am interested in studying the consequences of anthropogenic impact on the disruption of ecological processes, particularly biotic interactions.
Finally, I have a major interest in environmental education and sharing of my experiences in ecology and conservation, with the general public and students of all levels.
Community and International Work
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Plant-animal interactions, Mexico, Costa Rica, Amazonia More »
Publications
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Rodolfo Dirzo,
Peter Raven
"Global state of biodiversity and loss"
Annual Review of Environment and Natural Resources
2003;
28:
137-167
More »
Curriculum Vitae Doc