Dr. Yaffee received his Ph.D. in 1979 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in environmental policy and planning. He holds a B.S. in resource planning and conservation and a M.S. in natural resource policy from The University of Michigan. Dr. Allan's teaching emphasis is on the application of ecological knowledge to species conservation and ecosystem management.
Research focuses on freshwater systems, with particular emphasis on streams and rivers.
His Ph.D. in aquatic ecology is from the University of Michigan. Dr. Allan's webpage contains additional information on research interests, the courses he teaches, and aquatic conservation. Research focuses on the theory and application of the landscape ecosystem approach. Studies emphasize spatial mapping of landscape ecosystems as the basis for conserving and managing ecosystems at multiple scales. Research on diversity of ecosystems and biota in upland, riverine, and wetland ecosystems.