FORTIN LAB:. Species persistence, dispersal, and range dynamics

Alumni

Postdoctoral Fellows

  • Theis, Sebastian. 2024-2025. Monitoring ecosystem services.
  • Gelmi-Candusso, Tizianna. 2019-2024. Urban wildlife.
  • Emrehan A. 2022-2023. Spatial autocorrelation.
  • Schwantes, Amanda. 2021-2023. Monitoring ecosystem services. [Research Scientist. Apex RMS]
  • Firkowski, Carina. 2020-2022. Socio-ecological network framework to monitor ecosystem services.
  • Song, Chuliang. 2020-2022. Spatial and environmental framework for ecological networks. [Assistant Professor, UCLA]
  • Baines, Celina. 2020-2021. Animal dispersal and habitat connectivity. [Assistant Professor, UofT]
  • Livingstone, Stuart. 2019-2021. Invasive species and protected areas. [Assistant Teaching Professor at UTSC]
  • Franckowiak, Ryan. 2017-2020. Landscape genomics of Arctic Seabirds. V. Friesen-Queens University + Department of EEB, University of Toronto
  • Chin, Andrew. 2018-2020. Natural heritage system evaluation 10 years after. TRCA + Department of EEB, University of Toronto [TRCA Researcher]
  • Schwantes, Amanda. 2019-2020. Monitoring ecosystem services. Department of EEB, University of Toronto
  • Andrello, Marco. 2018. Landscape genomics. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Researcher  CNR – IAS. Rome, Italy]
  • D’Aloia, Cassidy. 2018. Protected areas across ecosystems and landscape genomics. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Assistant Professor, UTM. website]
  • Darling, Emily. 2016-2018. Coral reefs analysis. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. (Advisors: Martin Krokosek and Marie-Josee Fortin) [Research Scientist, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada].
  • Frishkoff, Luke. 2016-2017. How the evolutionary history of Anolis lizards has influenced their abilities to withstand anthropogenic changes in the modern era. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. (Advisor-Luke Mahler; co-advisor-Marie-Josee Fortin) [Associate Professor, Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington].
  • Edge, Chris. 2013-2017. Connectivity of urban landscapes. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service]
  • D’Alioa, Cassidy. 2015-2016. Marine protected areas. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Postdoc Fellow, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution]
  • Daigle, Remi. 2013-2016. Marine protected areas. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Senior Biologist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada-Maritimes Region]
  • Linke, Julia. 2011-2015. High-resolution global maps of forest loss in the Miramichi River Basin. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Coordinator of ABBY-NET].
  • O’Farrill, Georgina. 2012-2014 Functional connectivity in a dynamic landscape. Department of EEB, University of Toronto. [Project Coordinator at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation].
  • Leighton, Patrick. 2012. Lyme disease spread. (EEB, University of Toronto) [Professor Université de Montréal]
  • Kirby, Kate. 2011-2016. Ecosystem analysis. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto)
  • Beyer, Hawthorne. 2010-2011. Animal movement. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [Research Scientist, University of Queensland, Australia]
  • Montane, Francesc. 2011. Forest modeling. (EEB, University of Toronto) [Postdoc, Michigan State University]
  • McCauley, Shannon. 2010. Dragonfly ecology. (EEB, University of Toronto; co-advisor Locke Rowe) [Associate Professor, UTM]
  • Vepakomma, Udayalakshmi. 2010. Forest canopy gaps. (EEB, University of Toronto) [‎Senior Scientist in Remote Sensing at FPInnovations]
  • Strecker, Angela. 2009. Freshwater species spatio-temporal dynamics. (EEB, University of Toronto; co-advisor). [Associate Professor, Director, Institute for Watershed Studies, Western Washington University]
  • Fall, Andrew. 2001. Spatially-explicit landscape disturbance modelling. (School of Resource and Envir. Management, SFU). [Gowlland Technologies Ltd]
  • Bélisle, Marc. 2000. Animal model modelling. (Foresterie et Géomatique, Université Laval). [Professor, U. de Sherbrooke]
  • Hély, Christelle. 2000. Fire dynamic. (Géographie, Université de Montréal). [CEREGE-CNRS, Aix en Provence]
  • Manseau, Micheline.1996. Distribution of wolves. (CRBF, Université Laval – Université de Sherbrooke). [Parks Canada]
  • Cassady St-Clair, Colleen. 1997. Distribution of birds  (CRBF, Université Laval – Université de Montréal). [Professor, U. of Alberta]

PhD Students

  • Rodriguez, Peter. 2026. Monitoring forest condition. Department of EEB, University of Toronto
  • Goldman, Jack. 2026. Fire ecology. Institute of Forest Conservation, University of Toronto [Advisor: P James, Co-advisor: Fortin M-J]
  • Affinito, Flavio. 2025. Monitoring ecosystem services. Monitoring ecosystem services. Department of Biology, McGill University [Advisor: A Gonzalez, Co-advisor: Fortin M-J]
  • Brimacombe Chris. 2024. Species interactions. Department of EEB, UofT
  • Greiner, Ariel. 2023. Resilience of multiply stable ecosystems in relation to climate change. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: M Krkošek, Co-advisor: Fortin M-J] [NSERC Postdoc Fellowship]
  • Andrews, Samantha. 2021. Moving targets: Safeguarding migratory species in a changing ocean [Advisor: S Leroux-Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Co-Advisor: Fortin M-J, Department of EEB, University of Toronto]
  • Bodner, Korryn. 2021. Parasitism, predation & prediction: modelling variations in ecological interactions from mechanisms to networks. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: P Molnar, Co-advisor: Fortin M-J]
  • Peller, Tianna. 2021. Applying meta-ecosystem theory to heterogeneous marine systems: trophic regulation, coexistence, and ecosystem functions. Department of Biology, McGill University [Advisor: F Guichard; Co-Advisor: Fortin M-J] [Assistant Professor, EEB @ UofT]
  • Brice, Marie-Helene. 2020. Modeling tree species under climate change. [Advisor: P. Legendre-Département de sciences biologiques, Université de Montréal; Co-Advisor: Fortin M-J] Department of EEB, University of Toronto
  • Firkowski, Carina. 2020. Species spatial interactions under disturbances. M-J Fortin-Department of EEB, University of Toronto + Marc Cadotte-Department of Life Sciences, UTSC
  • Chin, Andrew. 2018. Fish community responses to land use change and environmental variability in estuaries (Department of EEBiology, University of Toronto) [Research Associate, TRCA]
  • Aquilue Junyent, Nuria. 2018. Managing forest landscapes under global changes: simulation models for scenario evaluation. (UQAM; Solsona, UofT).
  • Xuereb, Amanda. 2018. Dispersal, connectivity, and population genetic structure in the sea. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [Research Associate, Université Laval]
  • Colin, Daniel. 2017. Incorporating uncertainty into projections of landscape change. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [ApexMS]
  • Camargo Martensen, Alexandre. 2017. Spatio-Temporal Connectivity in Dynamic Tropical Fragmented Landscapes. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [Associate Professor, Natural Science Center, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil]
  • Watts, Alexander. 2015. Effects of landscape spatial heterogeneity on host-parasite ecology. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [Scientist]
  • Jin, Lanna. 2015. A Spatio-temporal Phylogenetic Approach to Community Ecology. (Department of EEB, University of Toronto)
  • Hall, Aaron. 2015. Anthropogenic impacts on multihabitat species and applications for conservation (Department of EEB, University of Toronto)
  • Naujokaitis-Lewis, Ilona. 2014.  Influence of climatic and non-climatic factors on range dynamics and conservation priorities of long-distance migratory birds (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [Scientist, ECCC]
  • Ruppert, Jonathan. 2013. Top-predators as structuring agents in dynamic marine environments (Department of EEB, University of Toronto) [Research Scientist, TRCA]
  • Terrail, Raphaële. 2013. Influence de la colonisation sur les transformations d’un paysage forestier dans l’est du Québec (Canada). (Biologie, UQAR)
  • Weaver, Jennifer. 2012. Invasive species distribution models: Issues of scale, sample selection bias, transferability and predictions. (Geography, University of Toronto; co-advisor) [Assistant Director,  Caltech – Center for Teaching, Learning & Outreach]
  • Hughes, Josie. 2012. Patterns and processes in forest insect population dynamics.(Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto) [Research Scientist; Environment Climate Change Canada]
  • Rayfield, Bronwyn. 2009 (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto). Maintaining habitat connectivity for conservation. [Researcher, ApexMS]
  • James, Patrick. 2009. Interaction disturbances in the boreal forest and the importance of spatial legacies at multiple scales.(Forestry, University of Toronto) [Associate Professor, University of Toronto]
  • Melles, Stephanie. 2007. Effects of forest connectivity, habitat availability, and intraspecific biotic processes on range expansion: Hooded Warbler (Wilsona citrina) as a model species. (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto) [Associate Professor, Ryerson University]
  • Orzanco, Maria Gabriela. 2006. Exploration de la fusion des informations pour améliorer la fiabilité locale d’une carte forestière. (Foresterie et Géomatique, Université Laval; co-advisor)
  • Jordan, Geraldine. 2002. Space, time and uncertainty: Detecting and characterizing boundaries in forest fire disturbances.(School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University) [Assistant Professor, Trinity Western University]
  • Lavoie, Luc. 2001. Dynamique de la régénération après feu dans le sud de la forêt boréale québécoise. (Biologie, Université de Sherbrooke)
  • Bélisle, Marc. 2000. Influence de la composition et de la configuration du paysage sur le mouvement des oiseaux forestiers. (Foresterie et Géomatique, Université Laval; co-advisor)[Professor, U. de Sherbrooke]

Master Students

  • Collinge-Ménard G. 2024. Spatial distribution of bats. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: Fortin M-J; Co-advisor: Bowman J]
  • Wang S. 2024. Spatial distribution of trees. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: Fortin M-J; Co-advisor: Baines C]
  • Zdasiuk B. 2022. Stream fragmentation affects movement in a wetland specialist fish, Grass Pickerel, Esox americanus vermiculatus. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: Fortin M-J; Co-advisor: N Mandrak]
  • Schwarz A. 2022. Identifying climate refuges for coral reefs with a life histories approach. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: E Darling; Co-advisor: Fortin M-J]
  • Dimitrov N. 2021. Understanding the effects of fox movement on the spread of sarcoptic mange in urban settings – An individual-based modelling approach. Department of EEB, University of Toronto
  • Ziebarth K. 2020. Beta diversity of amphibians and reptiles in Ontario. Department of EEB, University of Toronto [Advisor: N Rollison, Co-advisor: Fortin M-J]
  • Turner R. 2019. (Biology, Queen’s University).
  • Morin S. 2019.  (Biology, Trent University).
  • MacFarlane S. 2019. (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto).
  • Bargelt L. 2018. (Biology, Trent University).
  • Blackford, Christopher. 2018. (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto).
  • Awad, Jaqueline. 2016 (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto). [Researcher, DFO]
  • Ung, Ricardo. 2010 (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto).
  • Brand, Allan. 2010 (Ecology, Trent University; co-advisor).
  • Polakowska, Aleksandra. 2010 (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto).
  • Buckton, George. 2008 (Forestry. University of Toronto).
  • MacKenzie, Alistair. 2007 (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto).
  • Biesiada, Magda. 2007 (Geography, University of Toronto).
  • Hernandez, Pilar. 2005 (Zoology, University of Toronto).
  • Ziga, Safa. 2004 (Géographie, UQAM).
  • Didion, Markus. 2003 (School of Resource & Envir. Management, Simon Fraser University).
  • Goldrup, Janna.2003 (School of Resource & Envir. Management, Simon Fraser University).
  • St-Pierre, Christian. 2003 (School of Resource & Envir. Management, Simon Fraser University).
  • Farley, Geneviève. 2002 (Sciences de l’environnement, UQAM; co-advisor).
  • Philibert, Mathieu. 2002 (Geography, Simon Fraser University; co-advisor). [Assistant Professor, UQAM]
  • Kelly, Deyra. 2001 (School of Resource & Envir. Management, Simon Fraser University).
  • Graillon, Patrick. 2000 (Environnement, Université de Sherbrooke).
  • St-Louis,Véronique. 2000 (Sciences biologiques, Université de Montréal).
  • Asselin, Hugo. 1998 (Sciences biologiques, Université de Montréal) [Professor, UQAT].
  • Delage, Valérie. 1998 (Sciences biologiques, Université de Montréal).
  • Moreau, Élise. 1998 (Maîtrise en Environnement, Université de Sherbrooke).
  • Drolet, Bruno. 1997 (Foresterie et Géomatique, Université Laval; co-advisor).
  • De Serres, Lucie. 1996 (Environnement, Université de Sherbrooke).
  • Girault, Delphine. 1995 (Géographie, Université de Sherbrooke).

NSERC Undergraduate Students

  • Wang, Raymond (2023) Breeding birds in the GTA
  • Collinge Ménard Germain (2022) Predator-prey space occupancy in the GTA
  • Liang, Chris (2017)
  • Blackford, Christopher (2014)
  • Awad Jacqueline (2013)
  • Grant, Kirsten (2010)
  • Polakowska, Aleksandra (2007)
  • Polakowska, Aleksandra (2006)
  • Ruppert, Jonathan (2006)
  • Polakowska, Aleksandra (2005)
  • Harrison, Jordan (2004)
  • Lee, Ivan (2002)
  • James, Patrick (2002)
  • Julig, Kate (2000)

CGCS Undergraduate Students

  • Arif, Suchinta (2014) UofT
  • Chan, Oliva (2008) UofT

Forest Complexity Modeling CREATE undergraduate

  • Blackford, Christopher (2013)

Research Assistants

  • Polakowska, Aleksandra (2010) UofT
  • Seth, Parth (2009) UofT
  • Ung, Ricardo (2008-2009) UofT
  • McVeigh, Randy (2006-2007) UofT
  • Brand, Allan (2006-2007) UofT
  • Harrison Jordan (2004-2005) UofT
  • Torretti, Luigi (2004) UofT
  • Deutsch, Nathan (2004) UofT
  • James, Patrick (2003) UofT
  • Torretti, Rebecca (2002-2003) UofT
  • Melles, Stephanie (2001-2002) UofT
  • Smyth, Cheryl (2000-2001) SFU
  • Ziga, Safa (1997-2000) UdeS, UdeM
  • Bélanger, Marc (1996-1999) UdeS, UdeM

Coop Student

  • Dutton, Emily (2011, 2012) University of Ottawa

Undergraduate Students

  • Hau J. 2022-23. Urban connectivity
  • Voss C. 2023-24. Species range shift of woodland caribou
  • Lacroix C. 2020-21. Amphibians and Reptiles richness inside and outside parks in Ontario
  • Kwon H. 2023. Tree cover estimation in Canadian cities
  • De Los Rios J. 2022.-23. Urban connectivity
  • Kleefisch G. 2021-22. Bird abundance in boreal forests
  • James H. 2020-21. Small carnivore movement in urbanized landscapes
  • Chen J. 2022. Deer space occupancy in the GTA
  • Denniston R. 2020-21. Develop Python Code to compute landscape connectivity
  • Ayala E. 2019-20. Develop a Shiny tool to visualize animal movement
  • Erb J. 2022. Soil properties in plantations
  • Lanne B. 2020. Wildlife responses to COVID-19
  • Sayin ES. 2019. Meadow bird distribution in the GTA
  • Khayat M. 2024-25. Spatial distribution of roadkill in the GTA
  • Romualdi S. 2023. Species range shift in Ontario
  • Nguyen J. 2022-23. Bird migration in Tommy Thompson Park
  • James H. 2021.-22. Bird migration in Southern Ontari
  • Fallas R. 2021-22. Connectivity in peri-urban landscapes.
  • Eid S. 2021-2022. Species interactions changes under COVID conditions in urban landscapes
  • Garry T. 2019-20. Forescasting sea lice spread in BC. [Advisor: Fortin M-J; Co-advisor: M Krkošek]
  • Comsa L. 2019-20. Snake movement based on telemetry data
  • Otwey P. 2019-20. Amphibian connectivity in the GTA
  • Dimitrov N. 2019-20. Focal species connectivity in forested landscapes
  • Brookson, C. (2017-2018)
  • Carvalho, N. (2017-2018)
  • Huang, G. (2017-2018)
  • Garry, T. (2017-2018)
  • Ritcey-Thorpe, L. (2017-2018)
  • Huang, G. (2016-2017)
  • Turner, R. (2016) UofT
  • Ntoukas, A. (2016) UofT
  • Paquette, E. (2016) UofT
  • O’Leary-Ponzo, D. (2015-2016) UofT
  • Doleza, A. (2015-2016) UofT
  • Douglas-Vail, A. (2015-2016) UofT
  • Jaffray, R. (2014-2015) UofT
  • Hepburn, L. (2014-2015) UofT
  • Kryla, J. (2014-2015) UofT
  • Wang, Xiaotian (2013) UofT
  • Nagendran, Mathew (2012-2013) UofT
  • Winland-Gaetz, Sean (2012-2013) UofT
  • Robinson, Jennifer (2012) UofT
  • Jeganathan, Kohulan (2011-2012) UofT
  • Truong, Jimmy (2011-2012) UofT
  • Anstett, Daniel (2010-2011) UofT
  • Seth, Parth (2009) UofT
  • Ung, Ricardo (2008) UofT
  • Hall, Christina (2008-2009) UofT
  • Stronghill, Jessica (2007-2008) UofT
  • Ruppert, Jonathan (2006-07) UofT
  • Polakowska, Aleksandra (2006-07) UofT
  • Brand, Allan (2005-06) UofT
  • McVeigh, Randy (2005-06) UofT
  • Naccarato Maria (2005-06) UofT
  • Lamon, Sarah (2004-05) UofT
  • Kilgour, Julia (2004-05) UofT
  • Peacocke, Emma (2003-04) UofT
  • Parhar, Karmen (2003-04) UofT
  • Nurwisah, Imelda (2003-04) UofT
  • Fortin, David (2000-01) UdeM
  • Potvin, Steve (2000-01) UdeM
  • Philibert, Mathieu (1999-2000) UdeM
  • Farley, Geneviève (1999-2000) UdeM
  • Kish, Anthony (1998-99) UdeM
  • Desrochers, Mélanie (1998-99) UdeS
  • Cyr, Julie (1995-96) UdeS
  • Simoneau-Coulombe, Judith (1993-94) UL