Stony Brook Faculty Directory

Search faculty:

or

Browse all faculty:

View departments View all faculty Close

Heather Lynch

Find Faculty
Heather LynchProfessor and Institute for Advanced Computational Sciences Endowed Chair in Ecology & Evolution; Director for the Collaborative for the EarthEcology and EvolutionInstitute for Advanced Computational Science

Biography

Heather Lynch’s research is focused on uncovering the population dynamics and biogeographic distribution of penguins and other Antarctic seabirds, with a particular focus on untangling the effects of climate change, fishing, and tourism. Dr. Lynch has been at the forefront of using high-resolution satellite imagery to map penguin occupancy and abundance across Antarctica. These data are improving our understanding of penguin biology and their response to climate change. Visit http://www.lynchlab.com to learn more about Professor Lynch's research.

Education

  • PhD and AM, Harvard University
  • AB, Princeton University