Mona Khalil, Ph.D.
Mona Khalil leads the Energy and Wildlife Research Program for the Ecosystems Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey.
As the lead for the Energy and Wildlife Research Program, Mona coordinates national science efforts focused on the development of tools, technologies and management solutions that government agencies and private industries can use to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts of energy infrastructure on natural resources including fish and wildlife and their habitats. Prior to joining USGS, Mona served as a Policy Advisor in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Education and Certifications
B.S. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Ph.D. from Columbia University in the City of New York.
Science and Products
Energy & Wildlife
Realizing the potential of eDNA biodiversity monitoring tools in the marine environment with application to offshore renewable energy
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researches the biological diversity and distribution of species to support management, conservation, and resource use decisions. USGS scientists advance detection and monitoring technologies to assess changes in fish and wildlife populations, biodiversity, and the health of ecosystems. The United States is planning to install 30 gigawatts of offshore marine and wi
Species management research program [postcard]
Supplying ecosystem services on US rangelands
By land, air, and water — U.S. Geological Survey science supporting fish and wildlife migrations throughout North America
U.S. Geological Survey migratory bird science, 2020–21
Energy development and production in the Great Plains: Implications and restoration opportunities
U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2019
U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2019 postcard
U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2018
U.S. Geological Survey—Energy and wildlife research annual report for 2017
U.S. Geological Survey—Energy and Wildlife Research Annual Report for 2016
Renewable energy and wildlife conservation
Science and Products
Energy & Wildlife
Realizing the potential of eDNA biodiversity monitoring tools in the marine environment with application to offshore renewable energy
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researches the biological diversity and distribution of species to support management, conservation, and resource use decisions. USGS scientists advance detection and monitoring technologies to assess changes in fish and wildlife populations, biodiversity, and the health of ecosystems. The United States is planning to install 30 gigawatts of offshore marine and wi