LILIA I. ILLES
E-mail: lilles@ucla.edu

EDUCATION

PhD candidate, M.S. - Environmental Studies/Environmental Science.- CSUF, 2005

SUBFIELDS

Biogeography, Mammalogy

NOTES

Field Research
Principal Investigator: Mantled Howler Monkeys in Fragmented Habitats on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Research Assistant: Tsavo Elephant Survey and Behavioral Study Project, Taita/Rukinga, Kenya
Principal Investigator: Dr. Barbara McKnight

Research Assistant: Black Rhino Conservation Survey, Sinametella, Zimbabwe.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sky Alibhai and Zoe Jewel.

Research Assistant: Distribution and Habitat Requirements of Mammals in NW Peru Biosphere Reserve, Northwestern Peru Biosphere Reserve, Peru
Principal Investigator: Dr. A. Gaylon Cook.

Research Assistant: Ecology and Conservation of the Cape Pangolin, Sengwa Wildlife Research Station, Zimbabwe.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Martha Heath.

Research Assistant: Behavioral and Ecological Relations Among Social Groups of Wild Toque Macaques of Sri Lanka, Polonnnaruwa, Sri Lanka.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Wolfgang Dittus.

Research Assistant: Rhino Relocation in Nepal, Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal.
Principal Investigator: Dr. David Smith.

Research Assistant: Tool Use Among Chimpanzees, Sapo, Liberia,
Principal Investigator: Dr. Allison Hannah.

Research Assistant: Long Term Ex-Captive Orangutan Research at Tanjung Putting, Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia,
Principal Investigator: Dr. Birute Galdikas.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LECTURER
Geog 121, Conservation of Ecosystems, UCLA
Geog 5, People and Earth's Ecosystems, UCLA
Geog 88GE, Ecotourism, UCLA
Physical Geography, Santiago Canyon College
World Regional Geography, Santiago Canyon College
World Regional Goegraphy, Cypress College
Physical Geography, Los Angeles Trade Technical College

RESEARCH

Habitat fragmentation and primate populations in island environments
Habitat conservation and reconciliation ecology in emerging nations
Habitat and mammal persistence modeling

GRANTS AND AWARDS

2008 - Society of Women Geographers
2007 - Latin American Studies Field Research Award
2005 - Geography Department Fellowship

ADVISORS

Hartmut Walter
Tom Gillespie

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

2005, American Society of Mammalogists: Mantled Howler Monkeys (Alouatta Palliata) In A Fragmented Habitat On The Isle De Ometepe, Nicaragua