Pierre Deviche

Pierre Deviche is an animal physiologist and Lecturer at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Department of Biology. He holds additional roles including Senior Global Futures Scientist and membership in the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes and Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER). His research focuses on environmental influences on avian reproduction and stress physiology, particularly in urban and desert species. Deviche has a PhD in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (1980) and BS in Biology (1975), both from the University of Liège, Belgium.

Education:

• PhD in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, University of Liège, Belgium (1980)
• BS in Biology, University of Liège, Belgium (1975)

Research Interests:

Deviche investigates how environmental factors (e.g., daylight, rainfall, urbanization) regulate avian reproductive systems and stress responses. His work explores hormonal interactions, urbanization impacts on breeding timing, and physiological mechanisms underlying territorial behavior and parental care. His studies bridge ecology and physiology, emphasizing field and lab experiments in desert and urban birds.

Publications & Awards:

He has authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on avian endocrinology and physiology. Notable contributions include studies on urban bird stress responses and reproductive phenology. Recognitions include election as an Elective Member of the American Ornithological Society (2017). Deviche also serves on editorial boards for journals like Hormones and Behavior and General and Comparative Endocrinology.

Service & Outreach:

Active in academic service, Deviche has chaired committees on animal care, faculty hiring, and research initiatives. He engages in public lectures, teaching dragonfly ecology, and bird identification workshops through organizations like the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Arizona Field Ornithologists.

Labs & Collaborations:

His research integrates field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range and CAP LTER, collaborating with teams on urban wildlife physiology and avian endocrinology. He mentors undergraduate researchers and contributes to interdisciplinary projects on biodiversity conservation.