People
Jeff Matthews, Associate Professor
Jeff is a plant ecologist. He uses field experiments and observational studies of plant communities in natural and restored ecosystems to understand the drivers of change in ecological communities and apply that understanding to challenges in restoration.
Chelsea Peterson, PhD Student
Chelsea is investigating the carbon storage capacity of restored wetlands. She is interested in how restoration methods, site age, and hydrological conditions affect the ability of restored wetlands to store carbon in soils and vegetation.
Wes Bollinger, MS Student
Wes, who is co-advised by Dr. Rabin Bhattarai, is developing and field-testing native seed mixes for use by the Illinois Department of Transportation in roadside right-of-ways.
Hayley Edlund, MS Student
Hayley is researching the effects of agricultural pesticides, seeding diversity, and non-native plant invasion in restored prairies.
