Dr. Michael Rennie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Rennie is an Associate Professor at Lakehead University and holds a Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Ecology. His research focuses on community ecology, bioenergetics, fish ecology, and aquatic ecology. He investigates how human activities, such as climate change and species invasions, impact aquatic ecosystems. Rennie's lab aims to understand the role of multiple stressors on community structure and ecosystem energetics, and how the behavior and life histories of aquatic organisms can influence population sizes and ecosystem structures. He has held various academic positions and has contributed significantly to the understanding of ecosystem responses to stressors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Lakehead University • Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair focused on Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries.

Postdoctoral researcher

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Trent University •

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Toronto Mississauga •

Research Scientist

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Fisheries Oceans Canada (Experimental Lakes Area) •

Research Scientist

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

IISD-Experimental Lakes Area •

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Lakehead University Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre • Thunder Bay, ON, Canada