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David Hik is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on the studies of structure and dynamics of plant-animal population interactions, primarily in mountain and northern arid environments. He investigates the effects of landscape heterogeneity, climate change, and seasonal variability on ecological processes. David’s work, which integrates long-term and large-scale observations with experimental studies, has significantly advanced our understanding of the ecological consequences of a warming planet and has informed the development of strategies for conserving biodiversity and restoring disturbed ecosystems. His long-term research is centered in southwest Yukon, conducted in collaboration with academic institutions and government partners, including Indigenous nations. Additionally, his research in Alberta and British Columbia addresses the resilience of bighorn sheep and mountain goats in high alpine habitats of the Rocky Mountains. Internationally, David maintains collaborative research and teaching initiatives with colleagues in Iceland and Costa Rica, focusing on the science-policy interface, knowledge translation, Open Science, and resilience of social-environmental systems.
Department of Philosophy