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Robert Olberg is a Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Union College, with a joint affiliation in Neuroscience. His work focuses on understanding sensory mechanisms underlying insect behavior, particularly dragonfly predation strategies. He holds a B.A. from Rice University and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.
- Education: B.A., Rice University; Ph.D., University of Washington
His research investigates how sensory inputs guide complex behaviors in insects, with notable studies on dragonfly flight dynamics and prey interception. He has secured National Science Foundation grants supporting advanced imaging technologies for STEM research. Olberg teaches Neurobiology (BIO 242) and Experimental Neurobiology (BIO 362), integrating cutting-edge research into pedagogy.
His publications explore visual processing, spatial estimation, and neural coding in insects, bridging behavioral ecology with neurophysiological mechanisms. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving 3D printing and micro-CT imaging advancements.
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