Byron J. Adams

Byron J. Adams is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the BYU Evolutionary Ecology Laboratories. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Nematology and Entomology department at the University of Florida. He teaches courses including BIO 240 (Molecular Biology) and MMBIO 651 (Coevolutionary Analysis). His research focuses on nematode biology, invertebrate systems, and coevolutionary dynamics.

Education:

• BS in Zoology, Brigham Young University (1993)
• PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska (1998)
• Postdoctoral research, UC Davis (1999)

Research Interests: Dr. Adams explores molecular mechanisms in nematodes, ecological interactions, and evolutionary patterns. His work integrates field biology with computational techniques, emphasizing biodiversity conservation and coevolutionary processes. Current projects involve analyzing invertebrate communities and their ecological roles.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the BYU Evolutionary Ecology Laboratories, leading the Adams Lab Personnel group.