Rodolfo Dirzo

Rodolfo Dirzo is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. His research focuses on the evolutionary ecology of species interactions and conservation science, with an emphasis on tropical ecosystems. Dirzo's work explores the impacts of defaunation on ecosystem processes and services, such as disease regulation. He teaches ecology, natural history, conservation biology, and biocultural diversity at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, he engages in science education programs with underserved children in the Bay Area and study sites. Dirzo's lab includes undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and visiting scholars from diverse backgrounds.

Rodolfo Dirzo is a Biology Professor at Stanford University specializing in ecology, evolution, and the impacts of human activity on biodiversity. His research explores anthropogenic impact, defaunation, and zoonosis, focusing on the ecological and evolutionary consequences of biodiversity loss. Dirzo's work addresses global biodiversity scenarios, land-use change, and the collapse of ecosystems due to deforestation and hunting. He investigates the role of large herbivores, seed dispersal networks, and the socio-economic effects of environmental degradation. His research highlights the urgency of conservation efforts to prevent biodiversity collapse and mitigate the effects of the Anthropocene.