Philip Kohlmeier

Philip Kohlmeier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis, USA. His research focuses on the epigenetic, transcriptomic, neurogenetic, and physiological mechanisms that modulate behavior and their evolutionary implications.

• Education: B.S. & M.S. in Biology from German universities; PhD from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany; Postdoc at Groningen University, Netherlands
• Model Systems: Social hymenopterans (ants, bees, wasps) and fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster)
• Key Techniques: Field studies, behavioral experiments, RNA-sequencing, neurophysiological recordings, genetic manipulations

The Kohlmeier Lab investigates behavioral task specialization in social insects and maternal RNA regulation in Drosophila. His work spans neurogenetics, behavioral ecology, and molecular evolution.

Recent research trends include analyzing Zaprionus indianus interactions, exploring pheromone-based social learning, and studying epigenetic regulation of insect behavior. His work integrates molecular mechanisms with ecological and evolutionary contexts.

Contact: pkhlmier@memphis.edu