Norman L. Christensen

Professor of Ecology and Founding Dean of the Nicholas School
Environmental Sciences & Policy

PhD, Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1973
MS, Biology, California State University, Fresno, 1970
AB, Biology, California State University, Fresno, 1968

Christensen's experience lies in Community Ecology. Disturbance and Succession. Ecosystem Management. Sustainable Forest Management. Forest Fires. Strong interest in the application of basic science to management problems

Primary area of expertise: ecology

Secondary areas of expertise: biodiversity, conservation biology, environmental policy, forest fires and fire ecology, forest management and silviculture, global change ecology, terrestrial ecosystems

Curriculum Vitae

Web Links:

• Center for Environmental Solutions
• Center on Global Change
• Nicholas News newsletter celebrating Dr. Christensen's 10 years as Nicholas School Dean
• Dukenvironment profile