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Tim Grabowski, PhD

Unit Leader - Hawaii Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

​​​​​​​Research Interests

Tim is interested in the behavioral and physiological ecology of fishes and applying these fields to management and conservation issues. His research tends to focus on the reproductive ecology of fishes as well as local adaptation and population structuring.

Teaching Interests

Tim currently teach field ichthyology and foundations of ecology and conservation biology at Texas Tech University. He also teaches a summer course at the University of Iceland examining the effects of anthropogenic impacts, such as climate change and commercial fisheries, on the marine environment.

Professional Experience

  • Unit Leader, Hawaii Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, 2016-

  • Assistant Unit Leader, Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 2010-2016

Education and Certifications

  • Ph D Clemson University 2006

  • MS Texas A&M University 2002

  • BS Texas A&M University 1999

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