Species Distribution And Climate Change

151 researchers across 13 institutions

151 Researchers
13 Institutions
10 Grant PIs
11 High Impact

Researchers investigate how species ranges shift and populations change in response to environmental alterations, particularly climate change. This area examines the ecological and evolutionary factors influencing species distributions, employing methods such as field surveys, remote sensing, genetic analysis, and ecological modeling. Studies focus on understanding species' adaptive capacities, identifying vulnerable populations, and predicting future range shifts across diverse ecosystems, from terrestrial habitats to aquatic environments.

This research is directly relevant to Arkansas's natural heritage and economy. Understanding how climate change affects the distribution of native plants and animals, including game species and pollinators, informs conservation strategies for the state's valuable forest and agricultural sectors. Changes in species distribution can also impact the prevalence of vector-borne diseases, a public health concern in Arkansas, and influence the management of the state's aquatic resources, such as fisheries.

This field draws on expertise from wildlife ecology, environmental science, genomics, and hydrology. The research is conducted across multiple Arkansas institutions, involving faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers, and is supported by federal funding.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Katherine J. Willis Arkansas State University 76 28,352
Nancy Green UAMS 41 7,719 Faculty High Impact
Michael Edward Douglas University of Arkansas 35 5,728 Faculty High Impact
Malcolm K. Cleaveland University of Arkansas 35 5,812 High Impact
Adam M. Siepielski University of Arkansas 34 4,875 Grant PI High Impact
Marty D. Matlock University of Arkansas 28 3,185 Faculty Grants
David G. Krementz University of Arkansas 28 3,266 High Impact
Linyin Cheng University of Arkansas 27 6,551 Faculty High Impact Grants
Steven J. Beaupré University of Arkansas 27 1,899 High Impact
Daniel D. Magoulick University of Arkansas 25 2,211 High Impact
Teofil Nakov University of Arkansas 21 1,567 Postdoctoral High Impact
Melissa Savage University of Arkansas 21 3,800 Faculty High Impact
John C. Dixon University of Arkansas 21 1,183 Faculty Grants
Brett A. DeGregorio University of Arkansas 21 1,345
Michael V. Plummer Harding University Main Campus 20 1,356 Emeritus High Impact
Donald B. Shepard University of Arkansas 20 1,935 Faculty
Than J. Boves Arkansas State University 19 1,225
Erica L. Westerman University of Arkansas 18 1,102 Grant PI
Matthew E. Gifford University of Central Arkansas 17 1,320 Faculty
Daniela Granato‐Souza University of Arkansas 15 651 Faculty Grant PI
Wildlife Ecology And Conservation 87 Plant And Animal Studies 52 Environmental Science Research 52 Animal Behavior And Welfare Studies 50 Ecology And Vegetation Dynamics Studies 50 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 33 Hydrology And Watershed Management Studies 28 Fish Ecology And Management Studies 17 Avian Ecology And Behavior 17 Insect And Arachnid Ecology And Behavior 16 Plant Physiology And Cultivation Studies 13 Amphibian And Reptile Biology 11 Climate Variability And Models 10 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 8 Physiological And Biochemical Adaptations 8

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
16,231 works in 2026
+0.9% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
3.2% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 5
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 NamesforLife (United States) 15,123
  2. 2 United States Geological Survey 3,461
  3. 3 University of Florida 3,182
  4. 4 University of California, Davis 2,115
  5. 5 University of California, Berkeley 1,933

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Species Distribution And Climate Change.

Stacy J. Scherman Arkansas State University
97%
Jaclyn S. Reifeiss University of Central Arkansas
Grace Wills Henderson State University
97%
Dalton A. Kidder Harding University Main Campus
Dalton A. Kidder Harding University Main Campus
97%
Jessica Novobilsky University of Arkansas
Ellery V. Lassiter University of Arkansas
96%
Z. Autrey Henderson State University
Douglas A. James University of Arkansas
96%
Z. Autrey Henderson State University
Grace Wills Henderson State University
95%
Jessica Novobilsky University of Arkansas
J.D. Willson University of Arkansas
95%
E. Kelley University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Cynthia A. Fuller
93%
Conner J. McQueen Henderson State University
Cynthia A. Fuller
93%
Dakota Ashley Henderson State University
Isaac Lord University of Arkansas
81%
Z. Autrey Henderson State University

Researchers with Federal Grants

Erica L. Westerman University of Arkansas 3 grants Linyin Cheng University of Arkansas 2 grants Daniela Granato‐Souza University of Arkansas 2 grants Song Feng University of Arkansas 2 grants Erin L. Sauer University of Arkansas 1 grant Adam M. Siepielski University of Arkansas 1 grant Travis D. Marsico Arkansas State University 1 grant Marty D. Matlock University of Arkansas 1 grant John C. Dixon University of Arkansas 1 grant Chance Marshall University of Arkansas 1 grant
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