Dr. Kilpatrick's research expertise and interests are focused on the response of reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, and vascular plants to forest management practices including prescribed burning and other fuel reduction treatments. He has conducted research in a varieity of terrestrial and wetland habitat types in the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Blue Ridge physiographic provinces.
Forest Ecology, Community Ecology, Wetland Ecology
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/2002 - 08/2006
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Ph.D.
Forestry and Natural Resources
01/2000 - 08/2002
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
M.S.
Forest Resources
08/1995 - 05/1999
USC Aiken
Aiken, SC
Biology
Widlife Research
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
01/2007 - Present
Membership
South Carolina Association of Naturalists
01/2008 - Present
Membership
South Carolina Academy of Science
01/2008 - Present
Membership
Association of Southeastern Biologists
USC Salkehatchie
01/2008 - Present
Membership
The Wildlife Society
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
01/1996 - 12/1998
Biological Research Assistant
USC Aiken
01/2000 - 08/2002
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University
08/2002 - 05/2006
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University
08/2006 - 07/2012
Assistant Professor of Biology
USC Salkehatchie
08/2012 - Present
Associate Professor of Biology
USC Salkehatchie
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2014
Award
John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
2018
Award
Distinguished Research Service Award
Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2019
Award
Chris P. Plyler Excellence in Service
University of South Carolina
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Facilities
Laboratory
Yes, but laboratory facilities are used primarily for teaching.
Animal
Yes. Reptiles, amphibians, and birds are used in my research. Reptiles and amphibians are captured during field studies with active and passive sampling devices. Point counts are used to census birds.
Clinical
No
Other
Field studies occur on federal, state, and private property primarily within the Salkehatchie region (Colleton, Barnwell, Bamberg, Allendale, and Hampton Counties). Federal study sites include the ACE Basin National Widlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest. Other study sties include Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Webb Wildlife Center, and State Parks, and various heritage preserves.