Dr. Chris Herlihy
Associate Professor
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- PHD, Queen's University (2004)
- BS, McMaster University (1997)
Areas of Expertise
Evolution and ecology of plants, with particular interest in the evolution of mating systems, plant-pollinator interactions and floral diversity. Ecology and conservation of cedar glade ecosystems and their flora.
Research / Scholarly Activity
My research focuses on the evolution, ecology, and pollination biology of plants. I am also interested in the conservation of threatened and endangered plant species, such as the species of Leavenworthia and Astragalus which are endemic to the cedar glade habitats of middle Tennessee.
