Title: Professor, Harold Heady Endowed Chair of Rangeland Ecology
Institution: University of Idaho
Address: 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 1135, Moscow, Idaho 83844
Email: jkarl@uidaho.edu
Phone: (208) 885-0255
Visit Jason’s Research Website
Research Interests: drones, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), monitoring, natural resource management, photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS, spatial analysis
Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Karl’s research focuses on how imagery collected from drones can be used for measuring and monitoring rangeland and arid ecosystems. Jason is particularly interested in how drones might be used to improve the measurement of indicators that are challenging to measure using traditional field methods like vegetation biomass and utilization and soil erosion. Jason leverages graduate and undergraduate students in his research and is always on the lookout for talented students who are interested in contributing. With over 15 years of experience in flying drones and using drone-collected imagery in research, Jason coordinated the establishment of the UI Drone Lab to help facilitate the use of drones in high-impact research by sharing resources and lessons learned.
Education:
Ph.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, May 2009, Fisheries and Wildlife/Environmental Science and Public Policy
M.S., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, May 1998, Environmental Science
B.S., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, May 1996, Wildlife Resources
Professional Certifications:
Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate