Shawn Leroux is an academic researcher at Memorial University, focusing on ecosystem ecology. His work examines animal-ecosystem interactions and the structure and function of ecological networks. He employs a variety of methods, including mathematical modeling, field-based studies, spatial analyses, and data syntheses to understand complex ecological dynamics. His research contributes to the fields of conservation and restoration, particularly in boreal ecosystems. Shawn's exploration of trophic cascades and consumer control of nutrient cycling has broadened our understanding of biodiversity responses to environmental change.