Dr. Lars Rudstam

Professor

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Biography

Lars Rudstam is a professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University, and the director of the Cornell Biological Field Station. He holds a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of Stockholm. His research focuses on the interface of basic and applied science, with special interest in food web dynamics and fisheries management. He has significant experience studying lower trophic levels in aquatic ecosystems, particularly in the Great Lakes region. His work includes long-term analyses of ecosystem processes in Oneida Lake, as well as comparative studies of aquatic ecosystems across the globe. Rudstam teaches Fish Ecology and works extensively with managers on fisheries issues in New York and Canada. His selected publications highlight the ecological and management implications of changing environmental conditions on fish populations, analyses of species interactions, and the impacts of invasive species.

Research Interests

Courses

Fish Ecology Conservation Management

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture