Dr. Fuhlendorf’s research focuses on conservation and management of rangeland landscapes dominated by native plants and animals. His specific goal is to understand the mechanisms responsible for persistence and dynamics of rangeland ecosystems, which aides in the development of management approaches for sustainable food and fiber production and maintenance of ecosystem services. He joined the OSU faculty in 1997 after receiving his doctorate from Texas A&M University. He has produced more than 70 peer-reviewed publications since 1996 and has been PI or co-PI on over $4 million in external grant money since 2009.