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Bernard C. Patten | |
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| Born | 1931 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (A.B.) University of Michigan (M.A.) Rutgers University (M.S., Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Systems ecology, Ecological modeling |
| Awards | Prigogine Medal (2006) George M. Van Dyne Systems Ecology Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ecology |
| Institutions | University of Georgia |
Bernard C. Patten (born 1931) is an American ecologist and Emeritus Regents' Professor of Ecology at the University of Georgia, USA. He is known for his work in systems ecology and ecological modeling, particularly for developing mathematical approaches to analyze ecosystem networks.
Career and Research
[edit]Patten received his A.B. from Cornell University, M.A. from the University of Michigan, and M.S. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University. His research interests primarily focus on systems ecology and comparative ecosystems.
Throughout his career, Patten has made significant contributions to the field of ecology:
- He formulated a system theory of environment that pioneered the use of network mathematics to analyze ecosystem networks such as food webs and biogeochemical cycles.
- He led a 12-year systems ecology study of the Okefenokee Swamp.
- His work on ecological network theory has applications in ecosystem structure and function, indirect effects, trophic dynamics, and utility.
Publications and Achievements
[edit]Patten has authored ten books and approximately 250 refereed papers on ecological topics spanning marine, freshwater, and wetland ecosystems. Some of his notable publications include:
- "Systems ecology and environmentalism: getting the science right" (2016)
- "The cardinal hypotheses of Holoecology" (2015)
- "Network synergism: emergence of positive relations in ecological models" (1999)
- "Cybernetic Approach to Ecosystem Analysis" (1959)[1]
In 1959, Bernard Patten embarked on an exploratory attempt to extend information theory to ecology and study the ecosystem from a cybernetic point of view. This early work contributed to the emerging field of cybernetics and its applications in ecology.[1]
His academic contributions have been widely recognized:
- He was awarded the Prigogine Medal of Siena University and Wessex Institute of Technology in 2006.
- He received the George M. Van Dyne Systems Ecology Award from the International Society for Ecological Modelling.
Professional Activities
[edit]Patten has been actively involved in various professional roles:
- He served as a member of the U.S. EPA's Science Advisory Board from 1978 to 1988.
- He chaired SCOPE/ICSU's Scientific Advisory Committee on Wetlands, which produced a two-volume review of the world's wetlands.
- He was president of the International Society for Ecological Modelling–North America from 1982 to 1990.
- He founded and led Ecology Simulations, Inc. and TSS, Inc. nonprofit.
Throughout his career, Patten has mentored 28 Ph.D. and three M.A. or M.S. students, as well as seven postdoctoral scholars. He has also lectured and conducted short courses nationally and internationally, served on editorial boards of several scientific journals, and held positions as a distinguished visiting professor.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "ASC: Foundations: History: Timeline". Retrieved 2024-10-10.