Previous Education:
- PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Postdoctoral fellow, Ben-Gurion University (Israel)
- Doctor of Science, Masaryk University
Background:
I taught at Midland University from 2003-2007. I have been teaching at Bryan College of Health Sciences since 2006. I am also an adjunct faculty member at Doane University.
My research background focuses on the study of birds. Ecophysiology of birds, (1987-1990), behavioral genetics of birds (1991-1996). I currently work on the effects of endocrine disruptors on avian vocalization.
Notable publications authored/co-author:
1) Kren, Josef and Amelia C. Zoerb.(2020).Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), The Birds of North America (P. G. Rodewald, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
2) Kren, Josef. (2001). Birds of the Czech Republic. A & C Black; London.
3) Scharf, William C. and Josef Kren.(2010).Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius), The Birds of North America (P. G. Rodewald, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
4) Johnsgard, Paul A. and Kren, Josef, "The Birds of the Nebraska Sandhills" (2020). Zea E-Books. 96.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/zeabook/96
Professional Service and Recognition:
- Nebraska Academy of Sciences - Chairperson of Teaching of Science and Mathematics and Policy Committee Member
- Teacher of the Year, Doane University - 2009, 2012, 2016
- Outstanding Faculty, Midland University - 2006
