Jaime Ashander

Jaime Ashander, PhD, is a Research Ecologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).13 He joined the USGS in 2021, focusing on time-dependent optimal strategies for natural resource management.1 Ashander is currently affiliated with the Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD.3

Professional Background

Ashander's expertise lies in complex socio-environmental systems and computational science.6 His research interests include:

• Decision science
• Population biology
• Inference
• Conservation

As a computational scientist, he studies complex biological dynamics in changing and human-influenced environments.6

Roles and Affiliations

In addition to his primary role at USGS, Jaime Ashander holds several other positions:

• Affiliate Scholar in Socio-Environmental Systems Modeling2
• Certified Instructor for Data Carpentry and Software Carpentry2

Prior to joining USGS, Ashander was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Resources for the Future.5

Academic Contributions

Ashander is an active researcher with a verified Google Scholar profile.4 His work has been cited in various scientific publications, with at least 47 citations attributed to his research.7 One of his notable contributions includes work on a community convention for ecological forecasting, specifically focusing on output files and metadata.7

Online Presence

Jaime Ashander maintains a professional online presence through various platforms:

• LinkedIn: His username is jdashander2
• Personal website: www.ashander.info6
• ORCID: 0000-0002-1841-47688

These platforms showcase his professional experience, research interests, and contributions to the field of ecological science and environmental management.