About
Timothy Sparkes is a Professor of Behavioral Ecology in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University. He teaches courses including Marine Biology (Bio 118), General Biology (Bio 192), Animal Behavior (Bio 301), and Biostatistics (Bio 206). Contact: tsparkes@depaul.edu, Phone: (773) 325-4749, Office: McGowan North Room 236.
Education:
- PhD in Biological Sciences
Research Focus: Dr. Sparkes investigates behavioral ecology in aquatic environments, specializing in the parasite-host relationship between Acanthocephalus dirus and Caecidotea intermedius. His work examines parasite-induced behavioral modifications, energy allocation shifts, and mating pattern disruptions in freshwater/marine systems across North America and Europe.
Publication Trends: His 2014-2017 publications consistently analyze field data on acanthocephalan-mediated host alterations. Key themes include multidimensional behavioral modification, neurological correlates of infection, and intra-population variation in host responses, advancing understanding of host-parasite coevolution.
No information was provided regarding scientific awards, student advising, grant funding, or laboratory facilities.
