Nicolas Lessios

Nicolas (Nikos) Lessios, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts. His research focuses on sensory ecology, particularly the visual systems and behavior of branchiopod crustaceans and insects in response to light environments. He investigates how these organisms detect light, predators, prey, and mates through multimodal sensory integration, with applications to ecological adaptation and evolutionary biology.

Education details are listed in his profile but not explicitly provided. His research interests include crustacean behavior, phototaxis, spectral sensitivity, and the ecological implications of visual system plasticity in ephemeral pool species. He has contributed to programs like Graduate Partners in Science Education, fostering hands-on STEM education for middle school students.

His articles highlight trends in understanding light-driven behaviors, visual system evolution, and ecological niche specialization, often employing electroretinography and mathematical modeling. Grants and awards information is noted in his profile but lacks specific details. He collaborates on projects involving crustacean genetics and desert ecology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sensory biology.