Mark Ravinet

Mark Ravinet is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo’s Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES). His research focuses on evolutionary processes such as adaptation and speciation, particularly in birds like the house sparrow. He investigates how human activities influence these processes, leveraging the house sparrow as a model organism due to its commensal relationship with humans. Originally from the UK, he has conducted research in Japan, Sweden, and Norway, where he now resides.

His research interests span evolutionary genomics, speciation mechanisms, ecological adaptation, and the impacts of anthropogenic change on biodiversity. Notable projects include studying the genomic basis of human-commensalism in house sparrows and exploring reticulate evolution in fungal systems.

Recent publications highlight themes such as epigenetic potential in invasive species, genomic divergence in Arctic keystone species, and the challenges of species delineation in reticulate evolutionary scenarios. His work bridges empirical and theoretical approaches, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Ravinet has been affiliated with CEES since his return to Norway, contributing to projects like Speciomics. Despite no explicitly listed awards or grants in the provided text, his extensive publication record underscores his active role in evolutionary biology research.