Staff
Christopher Robinson
Dr. Christopher Robinson
About Me
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Ecology of alpine and temporary streams, Population genetics of alpine insects, Disturbance ecology, Colonization dynamics, Nutrient dynamics, Fire ecology, Organic matter processing, Patch dynamics, Algal ecology. Research program in the Swiss National Park on 1) the effects of experimental flooding on streams downstream of reservoirs and 2) long-term biomonitoring of the Macun Lake Biosphere.
ACADEMIC RECORD
PD. 2002: - ETH Zürich - Pattern and process in streams: Role of habitat heterogeneity.
Ph.D. 1992: - Idaho State University - Influence of flow regime on macroinvertebrates.
M.Sc. 1986: - Idaho State University - Physical disturbance as a mechanism structuring stream benthic communities.
B.Sc. 1982: - Michigan State University - Wildlife Ecology/Zoology.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
- Ecological Society of America (ESA)
- Society of Freshwater Science (SFS, prior as NABS)
- Societe Internationale Limnologica (SIL)
- American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
Associate Editor 2001-2015: Freshwater Science (SFS, prior as JNABS)
Associate Editor 2015-2019: Aquatic Sciences: Research Across Boundaries
Editor in Chief since 2019: Aquatic Sciences: Research Across Boundaries
Curriculum Vitae
| March- May 2023 | Sabbatical leave at Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan |
| 2006-2013 | Vice chair, Department of Aquatic Ecology, EAWAG. |
| 2005-2006 | Sabbatical leave at NIWA, Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| 2002-present | Privat Dozent (Associate Professor). EAWAG/ETH Zürich, Switzerland. |
| 2000-present | Scientific Research Commission, Swiss National Park, Zernez. |
| 1996-2002 | Oberassistant (Assistant professor). EAWAG/ETH Zürich, Switzerland. |
| 1996 | Visiting researcher-Institute of the Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, Borok |
| 1995-1996 | Research Assistant Professor. Clemson University, South Carolina. |
| 1995 | Research Assistant Professor. Idaho State University. |
| 1993 | Visiting researcher-Salaca River Research Station, Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia. |
| 1992-1995 | Postdoctoral Research Associate. Idaho State University. |
| 1984-1992 | Research Associate/Assistant. Idaho State University. |
| 1983-1984 | Laboratory Assistant. Idaho State University. |
| 1982-1983 | Research Assistant. Michigan State University, Kellogg Biological Station. |
| 1980-1982 | Research Technician/Assistant. Michigan State University. |
| July-Dec 2014 | Sabbatical leave at Griffiths University, Australia and Ehime University, Japan |
Address
| E-Mail: | christopher.robinson@cluttereawag.ch |
| Phone: | +41 58 765 5317 |
| Fax: | +41 58 765 5802 |
| Address: | Eawag
Überlandstrasse 133 8600 Dübendorf |
| Office: | BU G16 |