Jeffrey Lombardo

Dr. Jeffrey Lombardo is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department and the Environmental Science program. He completed a B.S. from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, an M.S. in Environmental and Plant Biology from Ohio University, and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College. Dr. Lombardo also completed post-doctoral work at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He Joined the team at Quinnipiac in Fall 2025.

Dr. Lombardo's research focuses on the ecology of eastern forests, with particular emphasis on invasive species and their effect on forests and other plant communities. His work explores the processes of invasion, the population dynamics of invasive pests, and how these forces shape ecological communities. The redistribution of species through global trade, coupled with anthropogenic climate change, has profoundly altered natural ecosystems. Understanding the drivers of invasive pest populations is essential for developing effective management strategies and for predicting how climate change influences pest distributions. Drawing from both ecological and evolutionary theory, Dr. Lombardo's research addresses fundamental questions with strong applied relevance for forest conservation and management.

Dr. Lombardo's work is collaborative and student-centered. He welcomes inquiries from students who are interested in this research.