
David Costello
Associate Professor
Campus:
Kent
Office Hours:
See class syllabus and by appointment
Biography
My research broadly focuses on how human activities affect the structure and function of stream ecosystems. As an ecosystem ecologist, I study how entire ecosystems respond to stress, and I use an interdisciplinary perspective to understand the abiotic and biotic forces that modify how sensitive an ecosystem is to human-derived stress. My research has shown that a nuanced understanding of complex interactions (e.g., multi-element cycles, food web interactions) is required to make informed management decisions about critical freshwater resources. For more information see my .
Education
PhD, University of Notre Dame, 2009
BS, Hobart College, 2004
BS, Hobart College, 2004
Expertise
Biogeochemistry; Ecotoxicology; Ecosystem Ecology; Freshwaters
Research Institutes and Initiatives
Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative