New York Invasive Species Research Institute
Expert Database
In NYISRI’s ongoing effort to connect research to practice, we compiled a database of invasive species experts from around the region.
Use the search form below to find an expert in your area of interest, then search and scroll to see your results.
Total listings: 134
Name: Haynes, James (Researcher)
Institution: SUNY Brockport
Description of Expertise:
My research centers around changes in native benthic macroinvertebrate communities in Lake Ontario after successive invasions of exotic benthic macroinvertebrates since 1983.
Email: jhaynes@brockport.edu
Species: Aquatic invertebrates, Aquatic vertebrates, Scud (Echinogammarus ischnus), Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus),
Ecosystems: Freshwater
Research Areas: Impacts (ecological)
NY Regions: Western NY, Finger Lakes
Last updated: June 4, 2019 at 1:04 pm
Name: Hetherington, Amy (Researcher)
Institution: Cornell University
Description of Expertise:
My research focuses on climate change and invasive mussel impacts on lake dynamics in Central New York. Specifically, I aim to understand, predict, and communicate the interactive impacts of climate change and zebra and quagga mussels on the coupling of the physical, chemical, and biological components of Oneida Lake, Onondaga Lake, and Cayuga Lake.
Email: alh11@cornell.edu
Phone: (917) 570-6126
Species: Aquatic invertebrates, Quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis), Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha),
Ecosystems: Freshwater
Research Areas: Extension and education, Human dimensions, Impacts (ecological, social, economic), Mapping/modelling, Management techniques (mechanical/manual, chemical), Species demography
NY Regions: Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence/E. Lake Ontario
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am
Name: Horn, Scott (Researcher)
Institution: Forest Service
Description of Expertise:
We have focused our research to determine the impacts of Chinese Privet on certain insect communities and how removal can help those communities recover. We are additionally interested in biological control of privet as a long-term strategy for management.
Email: shorn01@fs.fed.us
States: Georgia
Species: Terrestrial Invertebrates, Terrestrial plants, Hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae), Redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus), Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), Privet (Ligustrum spp.),
Ecosystems: Forest
Research Areas: Impacts (ecological), Management techniques (biological control, mechanical/manual, chemical)
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am
Name: Horton, Jonathan (Researcher)
Institution: University of North Carolina Asheville
Description of Expertise:
My research focuses on the physiological characteristics of successful invaders, the effects of these invaders and the best strategies for their management.
Email: jhorton@unca.edu
Phone: (828) 242-3028
States: Arizona, North Carolina
Species: Terrestrial plants, English ivy (Hedera helix), Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculata), Privet (Ligustrum spp.), Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima),
Ecosystems: Forest
Research Areas: Management techniques (mechanical/manual, chemical)
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am
Name: Jaenike, John (Researcher)
Institution: University of Rochester
Description of Expertise:
My research focuses primarily on the ecology and evolution of mycophagous species and their parasites and endosymbionts.
Email: john.jaenike@rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-0009
Website: http://www.rochester.edu/College/BIO/people/faculty/jaenike_john/index.html
Species: Terrestrial Invertebrates, Spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), Earthworms,
Ecosystems: Agricultural, Forest
NY Regions: Finger Lakes
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am
Name: Johnson, Robert (Researcher)
Institution: Medaille College
Description of Expertise:
My research focus is on the Evolution of Increased Competitive Ability (EICA) and the chemical ecology of invasive goldenrods in Europe and Asia. My most recent research investigates the role of allelopathic chemicals in native vs invasive goldenrod populations and their role in mediating competitive interactions and growth dynamics, including metabolic tradeoffs.
Email: robertj@medaille.edu
Phone: (716) 861-9887
Website: http://www.niagaramalt.com
States: Wisconsin
Species: Terrestrial plants, Wetland plants, Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa), Goldenrod in Europe, Common reed (Phragmites australis), Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Ecosystems: Agricultural, Forest, Native meadows
Research Areas: Chemical ecology, Species demography
NY Regions: Western NY, Finger Lakes
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am
Name: Kiviat, Erik (Researcher)
Institution: Hudsonia
Description of Expertise:
Ecology of certain invasive plants, focusing on their relationships with other organisms, as well as non-habitat ecosystem services provided, and the strategies of selective management given mixtures of benefits and harms.
Email: kiviat@bard.edu
Phone: 845-758-7273
Website: http://hudsonia.org
Countries: United States
States: New Jersey, New York
Species: Aquatic plants, Terrestrial plants, Wetland plants, Water chestnut (Trapa natans), Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Common reed (Phragmites australis)
Ecosystems: Riparian, Urban , Wetland
Research Areas: Human dimensions, Impacts, Management techniques , Management techniques
NY Regions: Lower Hudson, Catskills, Capital Mohawk
Title: Ecosystem services of Phragmites in North America with emphasis on habitat functions Citation: Kiviat, E. 2013. Ecosystem services of Phragmites in North America with emphasis on habitat functions. AoB Plants 2013, doi: 10.1093/aobpla/plt008. 29 p. Link:
Title: Review of world literature on water chestnut with implications for management in North America Citation: Hummel, M. & E. Kiviat. 2004. Review of world literature on water-chestnut (Trapa natans) with impli-cations for management in North America. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 42(1):17-28. Link:
Title: American Goldfinch Nests in Purple Loosestrife Citation: Kiviat, E. 1996. American goldfinch nests in purple loosestrife. Wilson Bulletin 108(1):182-186. Link:
Last updated: June 4, 2019 at 8:02 am
Name: Kjar, Daniel (Researcher)
Institution: Elmira College
Description of Expertise:
My research focuses on the impacts of alien species on community structure and competitive interactions. Specifically I look at the impacts of invasive species on the ant community. My previous research was on invasive plant impacts but now I focus on alien ant impacts on native ant species.
Email: dkjar@elmira.edu
Phone: (607) 735-1826
Website: http://bio2.elmira.edu
Countries: Other, The Bahamas
States: Maryland, Virginia
Species: Terrestrial Invertebrates, Terrestrial plants, Yellow-footed ant (Nylanderia flavipes), Crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis), Tropical fire ant (Solenopsis geminata), Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), Ghost ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum), Vollenhovia emeryii, Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculata), English ivy (Hedera helix), Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora),
Ecosystems: Forest, Urban
Research Areas: Other, Impacts (ecological)
Last updated: October 9, 2015 at 1:13 am
Name: Kraemer, George (Researcher)
Institution: Purchase College
Description of Expertise:
I am interested in the ecology and associated impacts of marine non-native species. I am primarily a physiological and population ecologist.
Email: george.kraemer@purchase.edu
Website: http://openscholar.purchase.edu/george_kraemer
Countries: Italy
States: Connecticut, Florida
Species: Aquatic invertebrates, Aquatic plants, Asian shore crab (Hemigrapsus sanguineus), Red algae (Grateloupia turuturu), Red algae (Gracilaria spp.),
Ecosystems: Marine, Urban
Research Areas: Impacts (ecological)
NY Regions: Lower Hudson, Long Island
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am
Name: Krawczyk, Greg (Researcher)
Institution: PSU
Description of Expertise:
My research concentrates on understanding the biology, behavior and management practices for native and invasive insect pests in agricultural settings.
Email: gxk13@psu.edu
States: Pennsylvania
Species: Terrestrial Invertebrates, Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), Spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii),
Ecosystems: Agricultural
Research Areas: Extension and education, Impacts (ecological, economic), Management techniques (biological control, mechanical/manual, chemical), Risk assessment
Last updated: September 21, 2015 at 7:13 am