Core Faculty
The MNR has a Core group of faculty who help govern the program, but all CNR faculty are potential advisors. Search the CNR faculty page for information on their research and extension expertise.
Leda Kobziar, Ph.D.
Professor of Wildland Fire Science, Director of Master of Natural Resources Program
Dennis Becker, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Natural Resource Policy
Jan U.H. Eitel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Alistair M.S. Smith
Professor and Department Chair
McClure 201
208-885-1009
Research Interests: Combustion physics, Wildland fire science, Lidar, Forest biometrics
Lee Vierling, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research, University Distinguished Professor
Jaap Vos, Ph.D.
Professor of Planning and Natural Resources | Director of the Environmental Science Program and Department Head, Natural Resources and Society
