Prof Carl Smith

About the Author

Prof. Carl Smith is a distinguished ecologist and statistician with over two decades of experience in applying advanced statistical modeling to environmental science. Holding a PhD in Ecology from the University of Oxford, he has served as a professor at leading institutions, where he mentors students and researchers in quantitative methods for biodiversity analysis and ecosystem dynamics. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical ecological challenges, emphasizing accessible tools for data-driven conservation. Prof. Smith's publications have influenced policy on habitat restoration and species monitoring worldwide. In his acclaimed book, GLMs in R for Ecology: Second edition, he demystifies generalized linear models, empowering ecologists to harness R for robust statistical inference in field studies.