Dr Kevin Oh

Pronouns: he,him,his

Team Leader

https://people.csiro.au/O/K/kevin-oh

Biography

Dr Oh is an evolutionary ecologist with keen interests in genetics and genomics, local adaptation, and conservation biology. He applies concepts from evolutionary biology and population genetics along with modern whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatic analyses to address problems in invasive species management, wildlife conservation, and development of new biocontrol techniques, in both vertebrate and invertebrate animal systems.

Academic Qualifications

2009

PhD, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Arizona
2001

Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Bowdoin College

Current Roles

Genetic Biocontrol Team Leader
Development of genetic biocontrols for management of established vertebrate pests

Fields of Research

Current

Former

Professional Experiences

2019-2020

Research Scientist
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, United States Department of Agriculture
2018-2019

Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Colorado State University
2014-2018

Mendenhall Fellow
United States Geological Survey
2009-2014

Postdoctoral Associate
Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, Cornell University