John Caspersen
Associate Professor Director, Forestry Programs (on research leave) · Gap Fill - Professional Faculties · University of Toronto
Quick answer: John Caspersen is Associate Professor Director, Forestry Programs (on research leave) at University of Toronto. John Caspersen shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ PhD position: forest ecology and climate change adaptation
A fully-funded Ph.D. position in forest ecology and climate change adaptation is available at the Institute of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Toronto or in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. The Ph.D. candidate will participate in an operational-scale silvicultural experiment that will test
Research interests
John Caspersen studies human impacts on the structure, composition, and function of forest ecosystems, as well as the interactions between forest ecosystems, the global carbon cycle, and climate. His goal is to understand how the production of wood, fibre and fuel can be balanced with the continued provision of other ecosystem services, including the maintenance of biodiversity, storage of carbon, and mitigation of climate change. Most of his research employs some combination of field work, modelling, remote sensing, life cycle analysis, and analysis of forest inventory data. Current research topics include:
- Balancing wood production with other forest ecosystem services
- Increasing the utilization of forest biomass for the production of energy
- Managing forests to mitigate climate change
- Anticipating the response of forests to climate change
- Remote sensing of forest structure and composition
Frequently asked questions
Is John Caspersen hiring PhD students at University of Toronto?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, John Caspersen's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: PhD position: forest ecology and climate change adaptation
A fully-funded Ph.D. position in forest ecology and climate change adaptation is available at the Institute of Forestry and Conservation at t.
What does John Caspersen research?
John Caspersen studies human impacts on the structure, composition, and function of forest ecosystems, as well as the interactions between forest ecosystems, the global carbon cycle, and climate. His goal is to understand how the production of wood, fibre and fuel can be balanced with the continued
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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