Robert J. Naiman
Robert J. Naiman is a professor in both the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and the College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also holds the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Rivers at the University of Washington. Dr. Naiman was designated Eminent Ecologist by the Ecological Society of America in 2012.
Dr. Naiman is best known for his work on the ecology of rivers and riparian areas. His work to understand the biogeochemical cycling and role of animals in altering river and riparian systems have been particularly influential. Dr. Naiman started researching the Queets River in Washington state in 1992 and has since been nicknamed "Dr. Queets" by the Seattle press from his continuing research on that river.Education
, Zoology, 1969, California State Polytechnic University
Master of Arts, Zoology and Ichthyology, 1971, University of California, Los Angeles
Doctor of Philosophy, Zoology and Ecosystem Science, 1974, Arizona State University
Honorary Doctor of Philosophy, Université Paul SabatierKey appointments
UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Rivers
Coastal Rivers Research Consortium
DIVERSITAS International
- Chair, FreshwaterBIODIVERSITY
- Member, Scientific Advisory Committee
- Member, U.S. National Committee
UNESCO International Hydrology Programme
- Chair, IHP/MAB Ecohydrology Programme
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation - J.W. Jones Ecological Research Center
Global Water System Project
