Amos Ziegler

Amos Ziegler is the Principal Investigator (PI) and group leader of the Applied Spatial Ecology and Technical Services (ASETS) research group, which he founded in 2008 within the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. Under his leadership, ASETS has grown into a nationally recognized hub for applied research at the intersection of spatial technology, ecology, and invasive species management.

Ziegler directs research initiatives at national, regional, and state scales, with a focus on leveraging geospatial technologies to better understand invasive species population dynamics, improve surveillance, and inform science-based mitigation strategies. His work emphasizes practical solutions that connect cutting-edge spatial analysis with on-the-ground management.

Current ASETS projects include:

• Designing national strategies for monitoring and managing spongy moth populations.
  
  
• Advancing emerald ash borer management through the development of release and recovery tracking frameworks.
  
  
• Developing large-scale data management systems to support invasive species survey, detection, and mitigation programs.

In addition to leading research and development efforts, Ziegler is a frequent collaborator with state and federal agencies, serving as a trusted partner in invasive species monitoring and control programs. His long-standing collaborations ensure that ASETS research directly informs policy decisions, resource allocation, and field-level management practices.