Dr. Richard Kenith Baydack is a Professor in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Environment and Geography. He has been on faculty with this University since 1979. Dr. Baydack holds Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Zoology, and Master of Natural Resources Management Degrees from the University of Manitoba, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University.

Dr. Richard Baydack's research interests are Ecosystem Management, Bio Geography and Water Management.