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Philippe ChristeView profile

Associate Professor

• Host-Parasite Interactions
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
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Philippe Christe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), Faculty of Biology and Medicine. His research centers on host-parasite interactions, with a focus on bats, birds, and their ectoparasites, integrating behavioral, physiological, and genetic approaches. He leads the Christe Group, which investigates evolutionary and ecological dynamics in host-parasite systems, particularly avian malaria and bat-mite relationships. He is actively involved in conservation initiatives, including the Jorat Peri-Urban Nature Park, and collaborates with KORA on human-wildlife interactions. Bachelor's degree in biology, UNIL (1989) PhD in Zoology and Animal Ecology, UNIL (1994) Philippe Christe’s research interests lie at the intersection of parasitology, evolutionary ecology, and conservation biology. He investigates how host defenses evolve in response to parasitic pressures, examining trade-offs between immunity and life history traits such as reproduction and survival. His work often integrates field studies with experimental and molecular techniques. Key model systems include Parus major (great tit) and Culex pipiens in avian malaria, and bat species with their ectoparasitic mites. He also explores broader ecological interactions, including predator-prey dynamics and wildlife conservation in human-modified landscapes. His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on disease ecology, wildlife conservation, and molecular methods. Articles span topics such as avian malaria transmission, lynx population dynamics, snow leopard behavior, and habitat fragmentation effects on insects. These works employ advanced techniques like DNA metabarcoding, spatial modeling, and long-term monitoring, demonstrating a trend toward interdisciplinary, data-driven ecological research with direct conservation applications. Dubois Foundation Prize for an educational CD-Rom on bats (2004) Communication Award from the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of UNIL (2017) Philippe Christe has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, contributing significantly to training the next generation of ecologists and evolutionary biologists. His group collaborates widely with institutions such as the Museum of Zoology in Lausanne and KORA, and participates in large-scale conservation projects involving snow leopards, lynx, and bats. He has been involved in research grants related to host-parasite coevolution, wildlife monitoring, and conservation strategies. His leadership in establishing the Jorat Peri-Urban Nature Park and involvement in the UNIL Interdisciplinary Center for Mountain Research highlight his commitment to applied science and environmental stewardship. He leads the Christe Group, which conducts research on host-parasite coevolution, with a focus on bats and their ectoparasites, and birds affected by avian malaria. The group combines fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and molecular analyses, and includes post-docs, PhD students, and technical staff. Collaborations extend to researchers in Bern, Paris, and Spain, fostering an international and interdisciplinary research environment.

Marc GirondotView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Marine turtle conservation
• Temperature-dependent sex determination
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Marc Girondot is a Professor of Ecology at University Paris Saclay, where he conducts research in the Laboratoire Écologie, Société et Évolution – IDEEV (Institute of Ecology and Evolutionary Sciences). His work focuses on marine turtle ecology, conservation, and the impacts of climate change on these species. Girondot leads the "Ecological Processes and human Impact" research team and has developed several analytical tools including BoneProfileR for bone microanatomy analysis and Embryogrowth for modeling embryonic development. His primary research interests span marine turtle conservation, temperature-dependent sex determination, phenology, bone microanatomy, ecotoxicology, and biostatistics. Girondot has made significant contributions to understanding how climate change affects sea turtle populations, particularly through his work on thermal reaction norms for sex determination and embryonic development. His research combines field studies with sophisticated statistical modeling to address conservation challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on sea turtle conservation under climate change, with particular attention to sex ratio determination, nesting behavior, and innovative conservation strategies. His work spans multiple geographic regions including the Caribbean, Pacific, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, demonstrating a global perspective on marine turtle conservation. Key trends in his research include the development of new methodologies for data analysis, the application of biostatistical approaches to conservation problems, and interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge ecology, physiology, and conservation practice. Girondot has supervised numerous graduate students whose theses reflect the breadth of his research program, covering topics from sea turtle nesting behavior to bone microanatomy analysis. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive co-authorship network that includes researchers from institutions worldwide, reflecting the international nature of marine turtle conservation efforts. His laboratory work centers on understanding ecological processes that impact sea turtle populations, with particular emphasis on developing tools for conservation practitioners. The BoneProfileR software represents a significant contribution to paleontological and ecological studies, allowing for quantitative analysis of bone sections that was previously difficult to achieve. His work on temperature-dependent sex determination has provided critical insights for predicting how climate change will affect sea turtle populations globally.

Natalie HoldView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Fisheries
• Fisheries Management
• Marine Biology
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Natalie Hold is a Lecturer in Sustainable Marine at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. Her research focuses on sustainable fisheries management, population genetics of marine species, and collaborative approaches with fishing industries. She holds expertise in fisheries science, ecosystem-based management, and gear technology innovation. Educations: MSc in Marine Environmental Protection, Bangor University (2008) PhD in Marine Biology (2012), focusing on scallop fisheries connectivity Research Interests: Marine resource management Crustacean population dynamics Impact of fishing gear on ecosystems Technological innovations for fisheries data collection Her work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, evidenced by projects like the EMFF-funded Fisher-Scientist collaboration (£1.2m) and the Bass and Ray Ecology in Liverpool Bay initiative (£86K). She contributes to ICES working groups on crustaceans and scallops. Recent publications highlight advancements in gear selectivity, automated data capture, and ecological modeling of fisheries resources. Natalie actively engages with policy frameworks to translate research into actionable management strategies. Key Projects: EMFF Sustainable Fisheries in Wales (Project Manager) Video and Electronic Fisheries Data Collection (£140K grant) Bass and Ray Ecology in Liverpool Bay (£86K grant) She is affiliated with UK management groups for whelk and lobster fisheries, balancing scientific rigor with industry needs to ensure sustainable marine practices.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Carnivore Conservation
• Habitat Use Modeling
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Mark Chynoweth serves as an Associate Professor in the Wildland Resources Department at Utah State University's S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources and maintains a dual appointment at the USU Uintah Basin campus in Vernal, Utah. His research focuses on wildlife ecology and carnivore conservation in human-dominated landscapes, particularly in Turkey and the Middle East. Dr. Chynoweth employs advanced methodologies including camera trapping, spatially explicit capture-recapture modeling, and species distribution modeling to investigate habitat use, movement patterns, and human-wildlife conflict dynamics for species such as wolves, lynx, and bears. His work integrates biotic interactions and anthropogenic factors into ecological frameworks to address conservation challenges. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent contributions to carnivore ecology, with recent work emphasizing statistical innovations in wildlife monitoring and the impacts of human activities on wildlife behavior. His research demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing seasonal activity patterns, home range dynamics, and the role of anthropogenic resources in shaping carnivore ecology across fragmented landscapes. No information regarding scientific awards, grant funding, student advising, or laboratory facilities was available in the provided directory data.

Hannah WorthingtonView profile

Lecturer

• Statistical Ecology
• Animal Conservation
• Population Management
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Hannah Worthington is a Lecturer in Statistics at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the Statistics Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling. She holds a PhD in Statistical Development of Integrated Multi-State Stopover Models from the University of St Andrews (2016). Her research focuses on developing and applying statistical ecology methods to animal conservation and population management. Key interests include capture-recapture techniques, spatial capture-recapture, passive acoustic/visual monitoring, and workflow pipelines for new technologies. She also investigates public health issues such as antibiotic misuse in East Africa through mixed-methods approaches, linking multidimensional poverty to healthcare behaviors. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and global health. Recent publications highlight her contributions to citizen science data analysis, spatial modeling bias reduction, and antibiotic resistance studies in East Africa. Her earlier work includes foundational research on hidden Markov models for birth cohort recruitment and therapy termination in clinical psychology. Scientific Awards: Conference Award (2012), Conference Award (2013) Summer Studentship (2009, 2010) Travel Bursary (2014) She actively participates in academic activities such as conferences (e.g., International Statistical Ecology Conference 2020) and public engagement (e.g., EXPLORATHON @ The Shops in 2023). Her research collaborations span institutions in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) and Mongolia. She supervises postgraduate research students, offering projects on topics like movement ecology and statistical inference integration with machine learning. Hannah leads the development of statistical tools for ecological modeling, including a publicly available R package for seal population analysis (Zenodo, 2020). She collaborates with the HATUA Consortium on antimicrobial resistance research and maintains expertise in Hidden Markov Models and multidisciplinary data integration.

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Wildlife Behavior
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Dr. Lucinda Kirkpatrick is a Lecturer in the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences at Bangor University, where she actively supervises PhD students and conducts interdisciplinary research in ecology and conservation. Her work bridges wildlife behavior, biodiversity monitoring, and disease ecology, with a focus on bats, rodents, and broader ecosystem dynamics. Her research interests include wildlife social networks , capture-mark-recapture modeling , habitat use in tropical and temperate ecosystems , and the application of technology in ecological monitoring . She has developed and employed miniaturized Bluetooth Low Energy proximity loggers to study animal contacts, contributing to understanding disease transmission and social structures in wild populations. Dr. Kirkpatrick's recent publications reveal a strong trend in long-term ecological datasets , spatial modeling , and conservation applications across diverse systems—from Tanzanian rodent populations to great ape monitoring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Nature Ecology and Evolution , PLoS ONE , and Journal of Animal Ecology . She has been invited to speak at international events, including a 2025 workshop on proximity logging for animal behavior and a 2024 conference session on One Health in the Anthropocene. Her scientific contributions are supported by extensive collaborative networks and fieldwork across Africa and Europe. Scientific Contributions and Activities: Developed novel methods for non-invasive bat marking using bee markers. Contributed to the PREDICTS project database on terrestrial biodiversity responses. Presented invited talks on animal behavior monitoring and conservation in the Anthropocene. Dr. Kirkpatrick is actively involved in mentoring and research supervision, with no indication of retirement or former status. She continues to publish cutting-edge research and engage with the global ecological community.

Jonathan PayneView profile

Professor

• Paleobiology
• Geobiology
• Climate Change Impact on Evolution
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Jonathan Payne is the Dorrell William Kirby Professor at Stanford University, holding appointments as Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences and Professor (by courtesy) of Biology . He serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. His research focuses on the interplay between environmental change and biological evolution in the fossil record, particularly mass extinctions and marine ecosystem dynamics. Ph.D., Harvard University (2005) A.M., Harvard University (2002) B.A., Williams College (1997) Payne's work examines mass extinction causation through geochemical-paleontological records in China, Italy, Turkey, and Japan, and employs global fossil occurrence datasets to study extinction selectivity and body size evolution. His 2022 PNAS article on temperature-size scaling in aquatic organisms and 2020 Science study on marine clade dominance via extinction resistance highlight his interdisciplinary approach combining climate modeling , energetic theory , and macroevolutionary analysis . Scientific accolades include: Fellow, Geological Society of America (2018) Allan V. Cox Medal (2015) Charles Schuchert Award (2015) NSF CAREER Award (2012) National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship (1999-2002) He advises doctoral students across Earth Sciences and Biology programs, and has mentored over 100 high school and undergraduate researchers . Payne teaches historical geology, invertebrate paleobiology, and graduate-level courses in geobiology and carbonate sedimentology, including his popular course The Sixth Extinction (and the Other Five) .

• Statistical Ecology
• Multiple Systems Estimation
• Illegal Wildlife Trade
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Professor Rachel McCrea holds a Chair in Statistics at Lancaster University's School of Mathematical Sciences and is a core member of the Data Science Institute. She actively supervises PhD students in statistical methodology development for real-world ecological and conservation challenges, with current research focusing on statistical ecology, multiple systems estimation, and illegal wildlife trade applications. Her research program centers on: Advanced capture-recapture and state-space modeling for population dynamics Multiple systems estimation for hidden populations (wildlife trade/human trafficking) Integrated population modeling for conservation decision-making Bias correction in translocation management and extinction inference Bayesian methods for ecological time-series and demographic analysis Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal strong methodological innovation in ecological statistics, with key contributions to integrated population models, multi-system estimation frameworks, and conservation applications. Her work bridges theoretical statistics with urgent biodiversity challenges, particularly in extinction risk assessment and wildlife trade monitoring. Current research projects include 'New stochastic models to quantify illegal trade' (2023-2024), 'A transdisciplinary approach to inferring the end of political violence' (2022-2023), and 'Modelling removal and re-introduction data for improved conservation' (2022-2023). She supervises PhD student Lucas Howell through the STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training. Professor McCrea collaborates extensively through Lancaster's Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science, Environmental and Ecological Statistics group, Social and Economic Statistics group, and STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training, driving interdisciplinary approaches to ecological data science.

Dean GrubbsView profile

Research Professor

• Ichthyology
• Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Management
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Dean Grubbs is a Research Professor and Associate Director of Research at the Coastal & Marine Laboratory of Florida State University. His work focuses on ichthyology and marine ecology, particularly the conservation of elasmobranchs and fisheries management. He employs fishery-independent surveys, mark-recapture studies, and telemetry to investigate population dynamics, habitat use, and stress physiology in species like hammerhead sharks and smalltooth sawfish. His research also addresses deep-sea ecosystems, including the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on bony fish and sharks. Education: Ph.D. (2001, College of William & Mary) and B.Sc. (1992, University of Miami). Research Interests: Exploited marine fishes, elasmobranch conservation, deep-sea communities, and fisheries bycatch reduction. Recent projects include smalltooth sawfish critical habitat designation and hammerhead post-release mortality studies. Lab Focus: The Grubbs Lab studies estuarine and marine fish biology, emphasizing data-driven management strategies. They utilize advanced tracking and survey techniques to inform conservation policies.

• Fish and Fisheries Management
• Ecological and Evolutionary Dynamics
• Spatio-temporal Processes in Ecology
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Thrond Oddvar Haugen is a Professor in Fish(eries) Ecology and Management at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, within the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management. He has previously held professorial positions at Hedmark University College and senior researcher roles at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA). His research spans fish and fisheries management, ecological and evolutionary dynamics, and the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems. His research interests include: fish and fisheries management (including recreational fisheries), ecological and evolutionary dynamics, spatio-temporal processes in ecology and evolution, acoustic telemetry, hydroacoustics, capture-mark-recapture analyses, fish biology, adaptation to anthropogenic changes (fisheries, aquaculture, river regulation), restoration ecology, ecophysiology, and ecotoxicology. He integrates controlled experiments, field studies, and natural-condition data to test theoretical predictions, primarily using acoustic and PIT telemetry and advanced statistical analyses in R. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on salmonid ecology, migration behavior, fisheries-induced evolution, and human impacts on fish populations. Key themes include thermal adaptation, habitat use, movement patterns, population structure, and the effects of hydropower and aquaculture. His work combines molecular tools, telemetry, and long-term datasets to understand evolutionary and ecological processes. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the text. He has (co)supervised 2 PhD and 5 MSc students at the University of Oslo, 32 MSc students at NMBU, and 4 MSc students at Hedmark University College. He is currently supervising 2 PhD candidates and 4 MSc students. He has served as an external examiner and opponent for PhD defenses at multiple international institutions. Haugen has managed 28 research projects, with total funding exceeding 100 kEUR, typically involving teams of 3–10 researchers. He is also active in science communication and policy, contributing to public debates on marine conservation and long-term research.

• Marine Biology
• Climate Change Biology
• Fish Physiology
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Ian A. Bouyoucos is a Researcher at James Cook University, specializing in marine biology and conservation physiology. His work focuses on elasmobranch (shark and ray) ecology, thermal tolerance, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Ecological Energetics of Climate Change for Tropical Sharks (JCU, 2020). Research Interests: His studies investigate physiological and behavioral adaptations of sharks to environmental stressors such as warming, hypoxia, and acidification. Key topics include thermal tolerance mechanisms, nursery habitat use, and the effects of anthropogenic activities on shark populations. Publications Highlight: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing neonatal shark survival strategies, climate resilience, and the physiological responses of sharks to environmental stressors. Collaborations with institutions like the University of South Alabama and the University of the Algarve underscore his global research network. Methodologies: Uses experimental physiology, biotelemetry, and meta-analysis to assess stress responses and conservation challenges. His work bridges basic research and applied conservation, informing strategies to protect vulnerable marine species.

Saskia SchirmerView profile

Researcher

• Wildlife Conservation
• Population Ecology
• Capture-Recapture Modeling
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Dr. Saskia Schirmer is a researcher at the University of Greifswald in the Department of Applied Zoology and Nature Conservation. Her research focuses on statistical ecology with particular emphasis on wildlife conservation applications. She works at the intersection of ecological field data collection and advanced statistical modeling to address critical conservation challenges. Research interests: Using mark-recapture modeling for nature conservation, particularly with bat populations where she collaborates with volunteers to analyze long-term datasets Modeling spatio-temporal survival patterns of migrating species including both long-distance migrants (like ospreys) and short-distance migrants (like robins) Developing improved multi-species population indices that can handle rare, disappearing, or newly emerging species Her recent publications (2022) demonstrate expertise in spatial statistics and ecological modeling, with a focus on survival analysis, migratory connectivity, and population dynamics. She has developed innovative approaches to handle observational data from marked animals, particularly those found dead and reported, to better understand survival patterns across space and time. Scientific contributions: Advanced statistical frameworks for analyzing migratory species in continuous space Novel approaches to multi-species population indices that address limitations of existing methods Integration of volunteer-collected data with sophisticated statistical modeling for bat conservation Dr. Schirmer's work bridges the gap between theoretical statistical ecology and practical conservation applications, providing tools that can inform evidence-based conservation policy decisions.

Jay RotellaView profile

Professor

• Animal Population Ecology
• Population Modeling and Estimation
• Wildlife Management
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Jay Rotella is a Professor in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University and a core member of the Fish and Wildlife Ecology & Management Program. His research integrates animal population ecology , demographic modeling , and environmental drivers of population dynamics, with a focus on long-lived species like Weddell seals in Antarctica and terrestrial wildlife such as elk. He teaches Ornithology (senior-level) and graduate courses on population dynamics and ecological data analysis . Key Research Themes: Population modeling with capture-recapture methods Individual heterogeneity in survival and reproduction Climate change impacts on Antarctic marine ecosystems Wildlife management and conservation applications His recent publications ( 2023-2025 ) explore topics like senescence patterns in marine mammals, foraging behavior of Weddell seals, and connectivity in white shark populations. He has collaborated extensively with researchers across institutions and disciplines, particularly in demographic studies and environmental monitoring . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, and no graduate student opportunities are currently available according to his 2025 update.

Fernando ColcheroView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical eco-demography
• Bayesian Survival Trajectory Analysis (BaSTA)
• Age-structured stochastic population modeling
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Fernando Colchero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), where he conducts research in statistical eco-demography. He is a key member of the CPop research group, focusing on demographic modeling in ecological and evolutionary contexts. His work integrates advanced statistical methods with biological questions to understand survival, fertility, and movement patterns in animal populations. His research interests include: Bayesian Survival Trajectory Analysis (BaSTA) Age-structured stochastic population modeling Inference on animal movement using state-space and Markov Chain Resource Selection (MCRS) models Life history theory and aging in wild populations Conservation applications of demographic models His recent publications reveal a strong focus on longevity, aging, and population dynamics across diverse taxa, including primates, orchids, marine mammals, and endangered species. The articles span conservation biology, ecological modeling, and evolutionary demography, often emphasizing the importance of age-specific data and the pitfalls of stage-structured approximations. His work increasingly bridges wild and captive populations, with applications for ex-situ conservation and species management. He has received the Cozzarelli Prize (2016) from the National Academy of Sciences, recognizing outstanding scientific excellence and originality. His research has been supported by projects including NIH funding and collaborations with Species360 and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. Colchero has supervised student projects and taught courses such as Mathematics for Biology, Mathematics and Statistics for Pharmacy, and Statistical Modelling. He is also active in peer review, editorial work, and public engagement, frequently presenting findings in international conferences and contributing to media discussions on animal longevity and conservation.

Alex Sen GuptaView profile

Associate Professor

• Ocean-climate interactions
• Marine Heatwaves
• Climate modeling
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Alex Sen Gupta is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), working at the Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) and the Centre For Marine Science and Innovation (CMSI). He also serves as a Chief Investigator and program leader for the ARC Australian Centre of Excellence for Antarctic Science (ACEAS) and as an Associate Investigator for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEX). Dr. Sen Gupta's research focuses on the role of the ocean in the climate system and how it influences regional climate patterns. His work spans several key areas including: Marine Heatwaves: their causes, temporal changes, and impacts on marine organisms Climate modeling to understand ocean circulation changes in a warming world Factors affecting high latitude Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation Impacts of climate variability on regional rainfall patterns Modeling the movement of tropical tuna Analysis of climate model biases Effects of temperature variability on marine species He has developed Carbonator, a simple climate model designed for educational use in schools, public outreach, and research applications. This tool helps users understand how human actions affect global warming, sea level rise, and ocean acidification. Dr. Sen Gupta's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on marine heatwaves, with significant contributions to understanding their mechanisms, global patterns, and ecological and socioeconomic impacts. His work bridges fundamental climate science with practical applications for forecasting and understanding extreme ocean events. As a Chief Investigator for ACEAS and Associate Investigator for CLEX, Dr. Sen Gupta is involved in major collaborative research efforts addressing critical questions in climate science and Antarctic research. His work contributes to both theoretical understanding of climate processes and practical applications for climate adaptation and mitigation.