John Aber
John D. Aber | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Known for | Restoration ecology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ecology, Environment |
| Institutions | University of New Hampshire |
John D. Aber is an American and a University Professor[1] of Natural Resources & the Environment at the University of New Hampshire, and is also affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at UNH.[2][3]
Career
Aber received a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Applied Science (Computer Science) from Yale University in 1971 and a Master's and Ph.D. degrees in 1973 and 1976 in Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale.[2][3] He was provost and vice president of the academic affairs at the University of New Hampshire (2009-2013) and also Vice President for Research and Public Service (2003-2007). He is a scientist, educator, administrator and one of the world's leading ecologist who is internationally known for his groundbreaking work on nitrogen cycling, sustainable ecosystem management, climate change, and effects of acid rain on forests. His applied studies of his basic research on how nutrients move through forests has played a major role defining the field of ecosystem ecology.[4] The scientific field of restoration ecology was not properly identified and was by Aber and William Jordan while they were at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.[5][6] In 1991, Aber published Terrestrial Ecosystems with Jerry Melillo, which was the first textbook on the ecology of whole ecosystems.[7] Aber was selected as one of the four 2012 honorees of the Wilbur Cross Medal by the Yale Alumni Association.[4]
Research area
Aber's research area is on the sustainable ecosystem management. He has been applying concepts which he has learned over 30 years in the study of native forest ecosystems to managed woodlots and pastures. One of his active project is mainly on the nutrient and energy balances of the UNH's Organic Dairy Research Farm's which is first in the nation. The goal of this project is focused to reduce dependence on external sources of energy and bedding, reducing the farm's environmental footprint, using static pile, aerobic composting techniques for generating heat energy in farm usage. This project is supported by the USDA and AUES and provides research opportunities for undergraduates, graduates and skateholders. His work measures and monitors the Nitrogen footprint of the University and asseses the value of Life Cycle Analysis in determining environmental impacts.[2][3]
Bibliography
Aber has authored or co-authored more than 200 publications and the basic text in his field called, "Terrestrial Ecosystems."[4]
- Terrestrial Ecosystems, John D. Aber, Jerry M. Melillo, March 9, 2001, Cengage Learning[8]
- Forests in Time: The Environmental Consequences of 1,000 Years of Change in New England, David R. Foster (Editor), John D. Aber (Editor), 10, March, 2004, Yale University Press[8][9]
- Wildlands and Woodlands: A Vision for the New England Landscape by David R. Foster, John D. Aber (Contributor), Elizabeth A. Colburn (Contributor), Charles T. Driscoll (Contributor), Malcolm L. Hunter Jr. (Contributor), Lloyd C. Irland (Contributor), Aaron M. Ellison (Contributor), William S. Keeton (Contributor) ... , September 1, 2010, Harvard University Forest[8]
Personal life
Aber lives in Durham with his wife Lynn and three children.[10]
References
- ^ "John Aber Awarded University Professorship", UNH Campus Journal, April 22, 2009, retrieved February 19, 2015
- ^ a b c "John D. Aber in the University of New Hampshire". Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c "John D. Aber in the University of New Hampshire Department of Natural Resources & the Environment". Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Yale University Graduate School to honor four alumni". October 5, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ "Bibliography of Scientific Papers". Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Restoration Ecology". Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ "History of the Ecosystems Center". Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Good Reads". Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ "Forests in Time". Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "University of New Hampshire's News". Retrieved 18 February 2015.