Robert Masaki Hechler (he/him)
Computational Ecologist &
Robert Masaki Hechler (he/him)
Computational Ecologist &
I’m a computational ecologist interested in biodiversity dynamics and stability in an era of global change. I enjoy working on data-driven theory, as well as locally important applied projects, with a common goal of informing conservation and policy. Please see Research for more.
I'm a Vanier Scholar and National Geographic Explorer currently wrapping up my PhD with Dr. Martin Krkosek at the University of Toronto (Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology). Through 2026, I am a visiting researcher in Dr. Akira Mori's lab at the University of Tokyo. I previously completed an MSc with Dr. Melania Cristescu at McGill University and a BSc at the University of British Columbia.