Andrew Simons

Andrew Simons is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Biology at Carleton University. He holds a B.Sc. from Guelph, M.Sc. from McGill, and Ph.D. from Dalhousie. His research focuses on organismal adaptation to environmental change, particularly using monocarpic plants like Lobelia inflata and duckweeds as models. He explores phenotypic plasticity and bet-hedging strategies, with a focus on evolutionary responses to fluctuating environments.

His teaching includes advanced evolutionary biology, evolutionary applications, and ecosystem ecology. He advises students in M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs. His lab website details ongoing projects and collaborations. Media coverage includes CBC News for his work on evolutionary 'bloopers' and bet-hedging strategies.