Maud Ferrari

Maud Ferrari is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (Western College of Veterinary Medicine) and the Department of Biology. She is an international leader in behavioral and evolutionary ecology, focusing on predator-prey interactions and environmental change impacts. Her work addresses how abiotic and biotic factors, including anthropogenic influences, shape ecological dynamics.

Education: BSc from Université Grenoble 1, France; PhD in Biology from the University of Saskatchewan. Post-doctoral training at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Saskatchewan. Honors include the NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Fellowship (2019), Royal Society of Canada membership (2018), and the USask New Researcher Award (2017).

Research Interests: Behavioral and evolutionary ecology of predator-prey interactions, environmental change effects on aquatic ecosystems, and the role of risk cues in animal behavior. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating behavioral experiments, ecological modeling, and field studies.

Scientific Contributions: Over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with expertise in animal behavior, conservation biology, and ecotoxicology. Active in science communication via platforms like The Conversation Canada and public outreach initiatives to promote women in STEM.

Professional Roles: Editor for Behaviour, PLoS ONE, and Functional Ecology. Mentor for early-career researchers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in academia. Collaborations with institutions globally, including Concordia University (Canada) and international research networks.

Lab Activities: Supervises graduate and undergraduate students in projects addressing predator-prey dynamics, environmental stressors, and behavioral plasticity. Current funding supports studies on microplastics, insecticides, and coral reef degradation impacts.