R. Troy McMullin
Dr. R. Troy McMullin is a Canadian lichenologist currently working as a research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature. McMullin is also an adjunct professor at Carleton University. His primary research focus is on advancing the knowledge of Canadian lichen biota.
Selected works
McMullin has authored or co-authored over 200 scientific articles. Additionally, he has published three books on lichenology, including a children's picture book.McMullin has also been featured on several podcasts and YouTube channels including The New York Botanical Garden, the Canadian Museum of Nature, TVOkids, and the Hakai Institute's channels.
Books
- Lichens: The Macrolichens of Ontario and the Great Lakes Region of the United States by R. Troy McMullin
- The Secret World of Lichens: A Young Naturalist's Guide by R. Troy McMullin
- Common Lichens of Northeastern North America: A Field Guide by R. Troy McMullin & Frances Anderson
Professional leadership
McMullin has been a member of the Lichen Specialist Group for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission since 2015. He is the former president and current Director and Associate Newsletter Editor of the Field Botanists of Ontario. He has acted as an authority on lichens for COSEWIC. McMullin has also given numerous workshops, including ones on Old-growth forest lichens and introductory lichen identification, at the Eagle Hill Institute in coastal Maine.McMullin was also a contributor in the push for Canada to adopt a national lichen, which was chosen to be Cladonia stellaris in March 2020.