Joseph (Joe) Schieser Nelson (April 12, 1937 – August 9, 2011[1]) was a Canadian ichthyologist. He is best known for the book Fishes of the World (1st edition 1976, 4th edition 2006), which is the standard reference in fish systematics and evolution.
Joseph Schieser Nelson
| |
|---|---|
| Born | (1937-04-12)April 12, 1937 |
| Died | August 9, 2011(2011-08-09) (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta, University of British Columbia |
| Known for | Ichthyology, Fishes of the World |
| Spouse | Claudine Nelson |
| Awards | Alberta Centennial Medal (2006) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta |
| Doctoral advisor | Dr. C.C. Lindsey |
| Other academic advisors | Dr. J.R. Nursall |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Nelson |
Nelson obtained his PhD from University of British Columbia in 1965.[2] He retired in 2002 from the University of Alberta where he made most of his career; he continued to hold position as a Professor Emeritus and stayed scientifically active until his final years.[1]
Outside academia, Nelson was a black belt in karate.[3]
Species described by Nelson:
Species named after Nelson:[2]