Michael Tiller

Experience and Interests

Teaching Experience

• Adjunct Faculty, Stephen F. Austin State University (2021-2022)
• Adjunct Faculty, Stephen F. Austin State University (2018-2019)

Professional Experience

• Wildland Urban Interface Specialist II, Texas A&M Forest Service, Nacogdoches, TX (2014-2016)
• Fire Apparatus Engineer/Firefighter, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (1988-2003)

Research Interests

• Forest ecology
• Fire ecology
• Fire management
• Ecological restoration

Involvement

Professional Memberships

• Member, Society of American Foresters (2017-Present)
• Member, Association for Fire Ecology (2012-Present)

FUN FACTS

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

Wildlife Biologist

Favorite quote?

“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect”.
– Aldo Leopold

A piece of advice for students?

I encourage students to develop a good work ethic and take advantage of opportunities to get involved in student organizations, internships, research, and professional networking.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I enjoy helping students develop professionally and becoming passionate about sustainable natural resource management that meets the diverse needs of society.