Andrew Moiseff

Andrew Moiseff is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs in the Department of Physiology & Neurobiology at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University. His research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying animal communication behaviors, with a particular emphasis on firefly synchrony and auditory localization in barn owls.

Key research areas include:

• Firefly communication strategies and visual signaling
• Neural basis of sound localization in owls
• Behavioral adaptations in sensory systems

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding animal behavior, spanning entomology, neuroscience, and acoustic ecology. His work often bridges basic science and pedagogy, such as developing collaborative teaching methods. The Moiseff Lab investigates firefly behavior and owl auditory systems to explore how organisms process sensory information for navigation and communication.

Professional roles include overseeing research and graduate affairs at UConn, supporting interdisciplinary initiatives in neuroscience and biology.