About Tom's Work

My research lies at the intersection of population biology, animal behavior and conservation where I focus on addressing practical aspects of wildlife management and conservation problems. Much of my past work has examined how large vertebrates respond – demographically and behaviorally – to changes in their landscape caused by humans. I graduated in Biology from Duke University (2002), and completed a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Dartmouth College (2011). I have conducted research in East Africa for 20+ years. In Glasgow, I direct the Conservation Management of Africa Ecosystems MSc programme.