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Jeffrey W. Matthews is an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Illinois in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences in 2008 and has a robust academic background with multiple degrees from Miami University and Indiana University. His research interests include restoration ecology, wetland ecology, and the policy aspects of wetland mitigation. He also concentrates on applied community ecology and ecological assessment, particularly with respect to invasive species. Jeffrey has a substantial teaching portfolio, offering courses such as Native Plant ID Floristics and Wetland Ecology Management. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various honors, including the Outstanding Faculty Award, presented by the TRiO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program in 2023, and the President's Service Award from the Society Wetland Scientists in 2021. He engages actively with professional societies, including the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Ecological Society of America.
University of Illinois • Urbana, IL
Currently serving as the Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
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