Indy Burke

Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Dean; Professor of Ecosystem Ecology · Yale School of the Environment · Yale University

Quick answer: Indy Burke is Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Dean; Professor of Ecosystem Ecology at Yale University. Indy Burke shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.

⭐ I am not accepting new PhD students at this time.

Research interests

I study carbon and nitrogen cycling in dryland ecosystems, with a focus on how land use management and climate variability alter those dynamics.

Selected publications (since 2023)

[2025] Land use change converts temperate dryland landscape into a net methane source [2025] The effect of mechanical canopy reduction on big sagebrush plant communities [2025] Fuel loading after steep slope salvage logging in the southern Rocky Mountains [2025] Prioritizing Accuracy or Efficiency: Comparing General Allometric Models for Perennial Bunchgrass Species [2024] Understanding the effects of livestock grazing on dryland plant communities within the context of abiotic variability [2024] Climate change and C4 and C3 grasses in a midlatitude dryland steppe [2023] Ecosystem Structure and Function across Western Dryland Ecosystems: A Cross-Site Comparison of Semiarid Ecosystem Types in Colorado and Wyoming

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Frequently asked questions

Is Indy Burke hiring PhD students at Yale University?

Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Indy Burke's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am not accepting new PhD students at this time..

What does Indy Burke research?

I study carbon and nitrogen cycling in dryland ecosystems, with a focus on how land use management and climate variability alter those dynamics.

Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.

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