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
Randall Brooks, Ph.D.
Extension Professor of Forestry and Extension Forestry Specialist
CNR 102B
208-885-6356
Penelope Morgan, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Fire Ecology and Forest Ecology and Certified Senior Fire Ecologist
208-885-7507
Alistair M.S. Smith
Professor and Department Chair
McClure 201
208-885-1009
Research Interests: Combustion physics, Wildland fire science, Lidar, Forest biometrics
View Full ProfileEva Strand, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management
CNR 202A
208-885-5779
Lee Vierling, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research, University Distinguished Professor
CNR 202B
208-885-7911
Frank Wilhelm, Ph.D.
Professor of Limnology, Department Head of Fish and Wildlife Sciences, Associate Director, Center for Research on Invasive Species
CNR 104E
208-885-7218
