Curriculum Vitae of Justin Michael Gaudon
a) NAME
Gaudon, Justin Michael
justin.gaudon[at]uwaterloo.ca | justin.gaudon[at]ontario.ca
b) DEGREES
Ph.D. Forestry, University of Toronto, 2019
B.E.S. (Hons.) Environment, Resources and Sustainability*, University of Waterloo, 2013
Diplomas in Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation (with distinction) and Environmental Assessment, University of Waterloo, 2013
Certifications in Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques, Arboriculture Canada, 2014; Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network, Ontario Ministry of Environment, 2012; Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011
*Formerly Environment and Resource Studies
c) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2022-present, Policy Advisor, Forest Management, ON Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
2021-2022, Integrated Resource Management Technical Specialist, ON Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
2019-2021, Mitacs Elevate - Westfall Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, U of Waterloo and rare Charitable Research Reserve
2019, Course Instructor, FOR3005H: Stresses in the Forest Environment, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2018, Teaching Assistant, ENV200H: Assessing Global Change, School of the Environment, U of Toronto
2016-2018, Teaching Assistant, FOR200H: Conservation of Canada’s Forests, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2016, Data Analyst, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2014-2018, Teaching Assistant, FOR416H/FOR421H/FOR1575H: Urban Forest Conservation/Green Urban Infrastructure, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2014-2016, Chief Presiding Officer, Faculty of Arts & Science, U of Toronto
2013, Entomology Research Assistant, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2011, Partnership and Program Development Intern, Grand River CarShare
2011, Junior Restoration Ecologist, Environment & Resources Studies, U of Waterloo
d) SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS
Papers in Refereed Journals
Note: “in prep” means that a draft of the manuscript has been written.
Trendos E, Gaudon JM, Murphy SD (in prep) Saproxylic beetle assemblages in urban forests.
Gaudon JM, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (in prep) Vegetation and habitat characteristics are correlated with the abundance and impact of native parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).
Lorios L, et al. (submitted) A reading list of foundational papers for restoration ecologists.
Gaudon JM, Islam N, Murphy SD, Smith SM (submitted) Implications of tree stress on coleopteran and hymenopteran parasitoid assemblages in three temperate forest stands.
Gaudon JM, McTavish MJ, Hamberg J, Cray HA, Murphy SD (2022) Noise attenuation varies by interactions of land cover and season in an urban landscape. Urban Ecosystems.
Cray HA, Gaudon JM, Murphy SD (2021) Introduced earthworms (Lumbricidae) in restored and remnant tallgrass prairies of southern Ontario. Canadian Field-Naturalist, 135, 234-244.
Gaudon JM, McTavish MJ, Sivarajah S, Snyder E, Andrade SMM, Murphy SD (2020) Effects of earthworms and warming on tree seedling growth: a small-scale microcosm experiment. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 50, 1253-1257.
Gaudon JM, Lyons DB, Jones GC, Allison JD, Smith SM (2020) Evaluating methods to detect and monitor North American larval parasitoids of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). The Canadian Entomologist, 152, 389-398.
Gaudon JM, Smith SM (2020) Augmentation of native North American natural enemies for the biological control of the introduced emerald ash borer in central Canada. BioControl, 65, 71-79.
Gaudon JM, Allison JD, Smith SM (2018) Factors influencing the dispersal of a native parasitoid, Phasgonophora sulcata, attacking the emerald ash borer: Implications for biological control. BioControl, 63, 751-761.
Gaudon JM, Haavik LJ, MacQuarrie CJK, Smith SM, Allison JD (2016) Influence of nematode parasitism, body size, temperature, and diel periodicity on the flight capacity of Sirex noctilio F. (Hymenoptera: Siricidae). Journal of Insect Behavior, 29, 301-314.
Theses
Ph.D. Thesis:
Gaudon JM (2019) Natural enemies of wood-boring beetles in northeastern temperate forests and implications for biological control of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in North America. University of Toronto.
B.E.S. (Hons.) Thesis:
Gaudon JM (2013) Enhancing natural heritage corridors to foster ecological systems. University of Waterloo.
Technical Reports
Marshall S, Woodcock T, Quinn J, Gaudon J (2020) Invasive Plant Management: Work Plans in Priority Areas 2020. rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Rowcliff M, Leavens A, Gaudon J, Quinn J (2020) Using Vegetation Sampling Protocol for invasive species monitoring in Thompson Tract, Hogsback, and Cliffs Forest. rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Letters and Articles in Newsjournals
Gaudon JM (2020) Little creatures could make a big difference: parasitoids in conservation planning. rare Charitable Research Reserve, Annual Report 2018-2019, p. 8.
Gaudon JM (2014) Augmenting native Phasgonophora sulcata Westwood (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) populations to slow the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) in North America. Forest Health Care News, City of Toronto, p. 3.
Gaudon JM, Smith SM (2014) Augmenting native Phasgonophora sulcata (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) to slow the spread of emerald ash borer in North America. Ontario Insects, 19(3), 74-75.
Web Articles
Gaudon JM (2018) Is Canadian forestry education a dying field of study? Ontario Urban Forest Council, https://www.oufc.org/2018/03/13/is-canadian-forestry-education-a-dying-field-of-study/.
Gaudon JM (2015) Biological control of emerald ash borer using parasitoid wasps. Forest Invasives Canada, Invasive Species Centre, http://forestinvasives.ca/Learn-and-Participate/Experts-Corner/EntryId/3/Biological-control-of-emerald-ash-borer-using-parasitoid-wasps.
Presentations (* denotes presenting author)
Gaudon JM* (2020) Biodiversity and conservation of beneficial insects at the rare Charitable Research Reserve. rare Charitable Research Reserve. Cambridge, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM* (2020) Augmentative and conservation biological control of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Ontario. Brant Woodlot Association. Brantford, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM* (2019) Pests and diseases of Christmas trees. Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Guelph, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM* (2019) What insects really bug us? rare Charitable Research Reserve, Cambridge, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (2018) Vegetation and habitat characteristics affect the abundance and impact of North American parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer. Entomological Society of Canada. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2018) Augmenting populations of North American parasitoids for biological control of emerald ash borer. Entomological Society of Canada. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Research poster) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (2018) Stand factors affecting the abundance and impact of North American parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer across southern Ontario. North Central Mosquito Control Association. Winnipeg, MB, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (2017) Stand factors affecting the abundance and impact of North American parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer across southern Ontario. Entomological Society of Canada. Winnipeg, MB, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM* (2017) Current progress and recommended directions for research on the emerald ash borer. Ontario Urban Forest Council Meeting Fall 2017 Conference. Oshawa, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, MacQuarrie CJK (2016) Emerald ash borer research - today and tomorrow. 40th Annual Forest Health Review (of Ontario). Orillia, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Hu J*, Gaudon JM, Smith SM (2016) Effects of age and size on the potential fecundity in Phasgonophora sulcata, a parasitoid of emerald ash borer. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research Poster Session. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Research poster)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2016) Flight and walking capacity of Phasgonophora sulcata, a parasitoid wasp of the emerald ash borer, and implications for biological control. Northeastern Forest Pest Council 78th Annual Meeting. Kingston, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2015) Integrating native parasitoids to manage invasive species in urban forests. Entomological Society of Canada. Montreal, QC, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM* (2015) Biological control of the emerald ash borer. Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. Research Day. Haliburton, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2015) Augmenting native natural enemies to reduce populations of Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). SERG International 2015 Workshop. Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada. (Research poster)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2014) Augmenting native natural enemies in Toronto to slow the spread of EAB. Entomological Society of Ontario Annual General Meeting. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM* (2014) Natural enemy communities associated with healthy and stressed trees attacked by Agrilus woodborers in Haliburton Forest. Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. Research Day. Haliburton, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2014) Augmenting native Phasgonophora sulcata to slow the spread of emerald ash borer in North America. Toronto Entomologists' Association's Student Symposium. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Research poster)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2013) Parasitoids of emerald ash borer: latest research developments and potential experimental sites in York Region. York Region EAB Technical Working Group Meeting. Newmarket, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
e) HONOURS
Doctoral Completion Award, University of Toronto, 2018 ($3000)
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology, Government of Ontario, 2017-2018 ($15,000)
Buckley Graduate Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2017-2018 ($8,480)
Richard Boultbee Bursary, University of Toronto, 2017-2018 ($300)
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology, Government of Ontario, 2016-2017 ($15,000)
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2016-2017 ($8,491)
Louie J. Nozzolillo Fellowship in Forestry Research, University of Toronto, 2016-2017 ($300)
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2015-2016 ($8,448)
Richard Boultbee Bursary, University of Toronto, 2015-2016 ($5,500)
A.F. Buell Prize, University of Toronto, 2015-2016 ($500)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Government of Ontario, 2014-2015 ($15,000)
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2014-2015 ($8,425)
Louie J. Nozzolillo Fellowship in Forestry Research, University of Toronto, 2014-2015 ($750)
Honourable mention, 2014 You & The Forest Photo Contest, Forests Ontario, 2014
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2013-2014 ($8,460)
Richard Boultbee Bursary, University of Toronto, 2013-2014 ($4,800)
Buckley Graduate Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2013-2014 ($1,200)
Graduating Dean's Honours List, University of Waterloo, 2013
Environment & Resource Studies Entrance Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2009 ($750)
f) SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2023-present, Associate Editor, The Forestry Chronicle
2021-present, Adjunct Professor, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo
2020-2022, Chair, Kitchener Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Kitchener
2019-present. Adjunct Professor, Institute of Forestry and Conservation, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto
2019-2022, Committee Member, Kitchener Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Kitchener
2019-2020, President, Ontario Urban Forest Council
2018-present, Reviewer for 5 peer-reviewed journals (Agricultural and Forest Entomology, Florida Entomologist, Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Restoration Ecology, Biological Conservation)
2017-2022, Director, Ontario Urban Forest Council
2016-2019, Field Safety Representative, Health and Safety Committee, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2015-2017, Research-Stream Academic Affairs Representative, Forestry Graduate Students’ Association, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2014-2021, Committee Member, Student and Early Professional Affairs Committee, Entomological Society of Canada
2011, Advisor, Cambridge in Transition, Transition Network
2009-2012, Committee Member, Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Cambridge
g) STUDENT SUPERVISIONS
Ongoing: sitting on 2 PhD committees and 1 MES committee, supervising 1 undergraduate honours thesis
Completed: 1 MEnvSc project, 1 BSc project
External examinations: 1
a) NAME
Gaudon, Justin Michael
justin.gaudon[at]uwaterloo.ca | justin.gaudon[at]ontario.ca
b) DEGREES
Ph.D. Forestry, University of Toronto, 2019
B.E.S. (Hons.) Environment, Resources and Sustainability*, University of Waterloo, 2013
Diplomas in Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation (with distinction) and Environmental Assessment, University of Waterloo, 2013
Certifications in Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques, Arboriculture Canada, 2014; Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network, Ontario Ministry of Environment, 2012; Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011
*Formerly Environment and Resource Studies
c) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2022-present, Policy Advisor, Forest Management, ON Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
2021-2022, Integrated Resource Management Technical Specialist, ON Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
2019-2021, Mitacs Elevate - Westfall Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, U of Waterloo and rare Charitable Research Reserve
2019, Course Instructor, FOR3005H: Stresses in the Forest Environment, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2018, Teaching Assistant, ENV200H: Assessing Global Change, School of the Environment, U of Toronto
2016-2018, Teaching Assistant, FOR200H: Conservation of Canada’s Forests, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2016, Data Analyst, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2014-2018, Teaching Assistant, FOR416H/FOR421H/FOR1575H: Urban Forest Conservation/Green Urban Infrastructure, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2014-2016, Chief Presiding Officer, Faculty of Arts & Science, U of Toronto
2013, Entomology Research Assistant, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2011, Partnership and Program Development Intern, Grand River CarShare
2011, Junior Restoration Ecologist, Environment & Resources Studies, U of Waterloo
d) SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS
Papers in Refereed Journals
Note: “in prep” means that a draft of the manuscript has been written.
Trendos E, Gaudon JM, Murphy SD (in prep) Saproxylic beetle assemblages in urban forests.
Gaudon JM, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (in prep) Vegetation and habitat characteristics are correlated with the abundance and impact of native parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).
Lorios L, et al. (submitted) A reading list of foundational papers for restoration ecologists.
Gaudon JM, Islam N, Murphy SD, Smith SM (submitted) Implications of tree stress on coleopteran and hymenopteran parasitoid assemblages in three temperate forest stands.
Gaudon JM, McTavish MJ, Hamberg J, Cray HA, Murphy SD (2022) Noise attenuation varies by interactions of land cover and season in an urban landscape. Urban Ecosystems.
Cray HA, Gaudon JM, Murphy SD (2021) Introduced earthworms (Lumbricidae) in restored and remnant tallgrass prairies of southern Ontario. Canadian Field-Naturalist, 135, 234-244.
Gaudon JM, McTavish MJ, Sivarajah S, Snyder E, Andrade SMM, Murphy SD (2020) Effects of earthworms and warming on tree seedling growth: a small-scale microcosm experiment. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 50, 1253-1257.
Gaudon JM, Lyons DB, Jones GC, Allison JD, Smith SM (2020) Evaluating methods to detect and monitor North American larval parasitoids of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). The Canadian Entomologist, 152, 389-398.
Gaudon JM, Smith SM (2020) Augmentation of native North American natural enemies for the biological control of the introduced emerald ash borer in central Canada. BioControl, 65, 71-79.
Gaudon JM, Allison JD, Smith SM (2018) Factors influencing the dispersal of a native parasitoid, Phasgonophora sulcata, attacking the emerald ash borer: Implications for biological control. BioControl, 63, 751-761.
Gaudon JM, Haavik LJ, MacQuarrie CJK, Smith SM, Allison JD (2016) Influence of nematode parasitism, body size, temperature, and diel periodicity on the flight capacity of Sirex noctilio F. (Hymenoptera: Siricidae). Journal of Insect Behavior, 29, 301-314.
Theses
Ph.D. Thesis:
Gaudon JM (2019) Natural enemies of wood-boring beetles in northeastern temperate forests and implications for biological control of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in North America. University of Toronto.
B.E.S. (Hons.) Thesis:
Gaudon JM (2013) Enhancing natural heritage corridors to foster ecological systems. University of Waterloo.
Technical Reports
Marshall S, Woodcock T, Quinn J, Gaudon J (2020) Invasive Plant Management: Work Plans in Priority Areas 2020. rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Rowcliff M, Leavens A, Gaudon J, Quinn J (2020) Using Vegetation Sampling Protocol for invasive species monitoring in Thompson Tract, Hogsback, and Cliffs Forest. rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Letters and Articles in Newsjournals
Gaudon JM (2020) Little creatures could make a big difference: parasitoids in conservation planning. rare Charitable Research Reserve, Annual Report 2018-2019, p. 8.
Gaudon JM (2014) Augmenting native Phasgonophora sulcata Westwood (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) populations to slow the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) in North America. Forest Health Care News, City of Toronto, p. 3.
Gaudon JM, Smith SM (2014) Augmenting native Phasgonophora sulcata (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) to slow the spread of emerald ash borer in North America. Ontario Insects, 19(3), 74-75.
Web Articles
Gaudon JM (2018) Is Canadian forestry education a dying field of study? Ontario Urban Forest Council, https://www.oufc.org/2018/03/13/is-canadian-forestry-education-a-dying-field-of-study/.
Gaudon JM (2015) Biological control of emerald ash borer using parasitoid wasps. Forest Invasives Canada, Invasive Species Centre, http://forestinvasives.ca/Learn-and-Participate/Experts-Corner/EntryId/3/Biological-control-of-emerald-ash-borer-using-parasitoid-wasps.
Presentations (* denotes presenting author)
Gaudon JM* (2020) Biodiversity and conservation of beneficial insects at the rare Charitable Research Reserve. rare Charitable Research Reserve. Cambridge, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM* (2020) Augmentative and conservation biological control of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Ontario. Brant Woodlot Association. Brantford, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM* (2019) Pests and diseases of Christmas trees. Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Guelph, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM* (2019) What insects really bug us? rare Charitable Research Reserve, Cambridge, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (2018) Vegetation and habitat characteristics affect the abundance and impact of North American parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer. Entomological Society of Canada. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2018) Augmenting populations of North American parasitoids for biological control of emerald ash borer. Entomological Society of Canada. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Research poster) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (2018) Stand factors affecting the abundance and impact of North American parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer across southern Ontario. North Central Mosquito Control Association. Winnipeg, MB, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, Puric-Mladenovic D, Smith SM (2017) Stand factors affecting the abundance and impact of North American parasitoids attacking the emerald ash borer across southern Ontario. Entomological Society of Canada. Winnipeg, MB, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM* (2017) Current progress and recommended directions for research on the emerald ash borer. Ontario Urban Forest Council Meeting Fall 2017 Conference. Oshawa, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Gaudon JM*, MacQuarrie CJK (2016) Emerald ash borer research - today and tomorrow. 40th Annual Forest Health Review (of Ontario). Orillia, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation) (Invited)
Hu J*, Gaudon JM, Smith SM (2016) Effects of age and size on the potential fecundity in Phasgonophora sulcata, a parasitoid of emerald ash borer. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research Poster Session. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Research poster)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2016) Flight and walking capacity of Phasgonophora sulcata, a parasitoid wasp of the emerald ash borer, and implications for biological control. Northeastern Forest Pest Council 78th Annual Meeting. Kingston, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2015) Integrating native parasitoids to manage invasive species in urban forests. Entomological Society of Canada. Montreal, QC, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM* (2015) Biological control of the emerald ash borer. Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. Research Day. Haliburton, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2015) Augmenting native natural enemies to reduce populations of Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). SERG International 2015 Workshop. Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada. (Research poster)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2014) Augmenting native natural enemies in Toronto to slow the spread of EAB. Entomological Society of Ontario Annual General Meeting. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM* (2014) Natural enemy communities associated with healthy and stressed trees attacked by Agrilus woodborers in Haliburton Forest. Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. Research Day. Haliburton, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2014) Augmenting native Phasgonophora sulcata to slow the spread of emerald ash borer in North America. Toronto Entomologists' Association's Student Symposium. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Research poster)
Gaudon JM*, Smith SM (2013) Parasitoids of emerald ash borer: latest research developments and potential experimental sites in York Region. York Region EAB Technical Working Group Meeting. Newmarket, ON, Canada. (Oral presentation)
e) HONOURS
Doctoral Completion Award, University of Toronto, 2018 ($3000)
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology, Government of Ontario, 2017-2018 ($15,000)
Buckley Graduate Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2017-2018 ($8,480)
Richard Boultbee Bursary, University of Toronto, 2017-2018 ($300)
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology, Government of Ontario, 2016-2017 ($15,000)
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2016-2017 ($8,491)
Louie J. Nozzolillo Fellowship in Forestry Research, University of Toronto, 2016-2017 ($300)
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2015-2016 ($8,448)
Richard Boultbee Bursary, University of Toronto, 2015-2016 ($5,500)
A.F. Buell Prize, University of Toronto, 2015-2016 ($500)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Government of Ontario, 2014-2015 ($15,000)
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2014-2015 ($8,425)
Louie J. Nozzolillo Fellowship in Forestry Research, University of Toronto, 2014-2015 ($750)
Honourable mention, 2014 You & The Forest Photo Contest, Forests Ontario, 2014
University of Toronto Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2013-2014 ($8,460)
Richard Boultbee Bursary, University of Toronto, 2013-2014 ($4,800)
Buckley Graduate Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2013-2014 ($1,200)
Graduating Dean's Honours List, University of Waterloo, 2013
Environment & Resource Studies Entrance Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2009 ($750)
f) SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2023-present, Associate Editor, The Forestry Chronicle
2021-present, Adjunct Professor, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo
2020-2022, Chair, Kitchener Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Kitchener
2019-present. Adjunct Professor, Institute of Forestry and Conservation, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto
2019-2022, Committee Member, Kitchener Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Kitchener
2019-2020, President, Ontario Urban Forest Council
2018-present, Reviewer for 5 peer-reviewed journals (Agricultural and Forest Entomology, Florida Entomologist, Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Restoration Ecology, Biological Conservation)
2017-2022, Director, Ontario Urban Forest Council
2016-2019, Field Safety Representative, Health and Safety Committee, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2015-2017, Research-Stream Academic Affairs Representative, Forestry Graduate Students’ Association, Faculty of Forestry, U of Toronto
2014-2021, Committee Member, Student and Early Professional Affairs Committee, Entomological Society of Canada
2011, Advisor, Cambridge in Transition, Transition Network
2009-2012, Committee Member, Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Cambridge
g) STUDENT SUPERVISIONS
Ongoing: sitting on 2 PhD committees and 1 MES committee, supervising 1 undergraduate honours thesis
Completed: 1 MEnvSc project, 1 BSc project
External examinations: 1
