Regular biography
Charlotte Lee is a Scholar in Residence of Biology at Duke University's Department of BIO. Her research focuses on microbial community dynamics, spatial partitioning, and mutualistic interactions in ecosystems. Lee has contributed to studies on how disturbances affect coexistence in partner choice mutualisms and the role of mathematical models in soil ecology. She has co-led and led several National Science Foundation-funded projects, including research on microbial community dynamics and herbivore competition. Her work is accessible through her Scholars@Duke profile and personal website.
Scholar-generated biography
Charlotte T. Lee is a researcher at Duke University focusing on ecological and demographic dynamics, particularly in variable environments. Her work explores how populations, including plants, animals, and microbes, respond to environmental changes and interactions. Key themes include the role of dispersal, mutualism, and demographic stability in shaping ecological systems. Lee's research integrates mathematical modeling with empirical data to understand population growth, food-dependent demography, and the impact of disturbances on coexistence. Her studies also examine the interplay between human societies and their environments, especially in prehistoric contexts. By combining ecological theory with quantitative methods, Lee contributes to understanding complex interactions in both natural and human systems.