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Folmer BokmaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Biology
• Macroecology
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Folmer Bokma is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology at Karlstad University, Sweden. His research focuses on resolving the 'paradox of stasis' in long-term biological evolution, contrasting rapid short-term adaptation with slow geological-scale changes. He also investigates extinction dynamics, metabolic allometry, and the application of DNA in lake sediments for ecological reconstructions. Education: MSc and PhD in Animal Ecology from the University of Oulu, Finland (2004). Docent in Evolutionary Biology at Umeå University (2011). Teaching roles include Zoology, Biological Methods and Analyses, and Evolution courses at Karlstad University. Research highlights include pioneering work on avian extinction rates (showing rates 5× higher than previous estimates), and challenging assumptions about universal metabolic scaling laws in animals. His studies often combine empirical data with statistical models to address macroecological and evolutionary questions. Publications span topics from primate brain-body coevolution to speciation mechanisms in plants, and his work has been featured in BBC Wildlife , Der Spiegel , and Nature . He has held academic positions at multiple European universities, including Oulu, Groningen, Umeå, Oslo, and Karlstad.

Arpat OzgulView profile

Professor

• Population ecology
• Biodemography
• Life-history evolution
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Prof. Arpat Ozgul is a Full Professor of Population Ecology at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, Switzerland. His career includes roles as Associate Professor (2017-2024), Assistant Professor (2012-2017), and postdoctoral fellowships at institutions like Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge. He holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Florida (2006). Research focuses on population ecology and evolutionary demography , addressing questions like how environmental changes affect life-history traits, metapopulation dynamics, and disease impacts on wildlife. Key themes include climate adaptation, demographic buffering, and conservation strategies for threatened species. Publications emphasize climate change effects on species like giraffes, rodents, and amphibians, exploring topics such as phenotypic plasticity, density dependence, and early warning signals for population collapses. His work combines field studies with advanced quantitative methods, including demographic modeling and genetic analyses. Current research groups investigate Kalahari Biodiversity Project , Masai Giraffe Ecology , and Social Mammal Dynamics . He collaborates on projects like the Aldabra giant tortoise genome sequencing and snow leopard habitat modeling in Bhutan.

Giordano De MarzoView profile

Research Fellow

• Complex Systems
• Social Dynamics
• Economic Complexity
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Giordano De Marzo serves as a Research Fellow at Imminent research centre while completing his PhD in Physics at Sapienza University of Rome, Enrico Fermi Research Center, and Sapienza School for Advanced Studies. He additionally provides external consultancy for organizations including Translated and UN ILO, demonstrating cross-sectoral engagement in complex systems research. Education: Master's in Theoretical Physics, Sapienza University of Rome PhD Candidate in Physics, Sapienza University of Rome, Enrico Fermi Research Center, Sapienza School for Advanced Studies His research centers on Complex Systems with emphases on social dynamics, economic complexity, and network theory. Current investigations focus on how recommendation algorithms drive opinion polarization and social fragmentation, utilizing computational modeling to analyze emergent societal patterns in digital ecosystems. This work bridges physics methodologies with sociotechnical challenges in online platforms. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal interdisciplinary trends spanning ecological network fragility, algorithmic social polarization, chess complexity metrics, neural network physics, and cryptocurrency innovation. These studies consistently apply network science frameworks to quantify system vulnerabilities and emergent behaviors across biological, social, and technological domains. No formal scientific awards are documented in available sources, though his ecosystem fragility research has received international press coverage including WIRED and German science outlets. De Marzo collaborates on Project Kouzan assessing blockchain for knowledge transfer with Vito D. P. Servedio and participates in Complexity Science Hub events examining LLM-populated societies and networked cocktail design, indicating active involvement in computational social science initiatives.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Invasion Biology
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François Bretagnolle is a Professor at the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, specializing in evolutionary ecology and biodiversity research. He leads the Eco/Evo research team, focusing on plant-animal interactions, seed dispersal mechanisms, and invasive species dynamics. His work integrates field studies with molecular and genomic approaches to address global ecological challenges. His research interests include tropical forest ecology, megaherbivore impacts on ecosystems, and the application of non-invasive surveillance tools (e.g., blood-sucking flies) for disease monitoring. He has extensively studied the ecological roles of wildlife in seed dispersal and pathogen transmission. Key contributions include the development of the PNuts global plant nutritional database and groundbreaking studies on the genomic basis of plant invasions. His work often bridges basic ecology with applied conservation strategies, emphasizing climate change adaptation and biodiversity preservation. Dr. Bretagnolle has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like frugivory networks, crop-climate suitability mismatches, and antimicrobial resistance in wildlife. His interdisciplinary approach spans ecology, genetics, and conservation medicine, with fieldwork in Gabon, Congo, and France. He currently supervises research groups within the BioME and Eco/Evo teams, contributing to initiatives like the DAISIE invasive species inventory. His lab emphasizes open-access data sharing and collaborative global research networks.

Neige PascalView profile

Professor

• Paleontology
• Biogeosciences
• Cephalopod Evolution
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Neige Pascal is a Professor of Paleontology at the Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, specializing in cephalopod evolution, Jurassic stratigraphy, and biodiversity dynamics. He leads the SAMBA research group within the Biogéosciences laboratory. His work integrates morphometric analyses, phylogenetics, and geochemical methods to study evolutionary patterns and paleoenvironmental changes. He teaches paleontology courses in undergraduate programs and co-ordinates international programs such as the MesoLab ERASMUS+ project. Active in science communication, he delivers public lectures on paleontology and art collaborations like the Biogéo EARTH workshop. Research Focus: Belemnite diversification, ammonoid phylogeny, and Jurassic mass extinctions Education: HDR qualification in Paleontology Affiliations: Biogéosciences Lab, SAMBA team Recent work includes analyzing the Pliensbachian-Toarcian crisis impacts, cuttlefish biogeography, and developing methodologies for fossil characterization. His fieldwork spans sites in France, Morocco, and Poland.

• Carbonate Petrology
• Sedimentology
• Paleoecology
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Emmanuelle Vennin is a Professor of Sedimentary Geology and Paleoecology at the University of Bourgogne's Biogeosciences Laboratory (UMR 5561). She holds a PhD from Lille-Pau (1996) and an HDR (Habilitation) from Lille (2005). Her research focuses on carbonate petrology, microbialite formation processes, and the interplay between sedimentation and climatic changes across geological time. She leads the SEDS team (Sédimentologie et Environnements Dégradés) and has coordinated major industrial and academic projects totaling over €500k in funding. Professional Roles: Director of Master 2 Geobiosphere (2006-2010), Member of UMR Biogeosciences Council, French National Correspondent for the International Association of Sedimentologists (since 2015). Research Themes: Microbialite mineralization mechanisms, Permian-Triassic extinction recovery, Cretaceous climate-carbonate feedback, and evaporite-carbonate interactions. Her teaching spans undergraduate (Sedimentary Petrology, Geodynamics) and graduate programs (Micropaleontology, Carbonate Basin Analysis). She has advised 9 PhD students since 2009, many of whom pursue academic or industry roles in geosciences. Key projects include studies on microbialite dynamics in Utah, Cuba, and Gabon, as well as Iran's Paleozoic basins.

• Human Behavioural Ecology
• Rock Art Studies
• Palaeoecology
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Richard Cosgrove is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Archaeology at La Trobe University, specializing in Australian and international archaeological research spanning from the Palaeolithic to Holocene periods. His work integrates field investigations across Australia, England, China, Jordan, and France with theoretical approaches in human behavioural ecology. His educational background includes a BA from the Australian National University, MA from James Cook University, and PhD from La Trobe University. Cosgrove's research expertise encompasses rock art studies, palaeoecology, zooarchaeology, stone artefact analysis, and hunter-gatherer archaeology, with particular focus on Tasmania and Queensland's Wet Tropics region. Recent publications reveal consistent thematic trends in Aboriginal land management, Pleistocene-Holocene environmental change, and cultural heritage preservation. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary methodologies combining geochemical analysis, isotopic studies, and archaeological fieldwork to address questions of human adaptation, resource use, and landscape transformation over millennia. Cosgrove has secured multiple Australian Research Council grants including 'Fire, Flood and Food: Archaeologies of the Loddon River Basin' (2021-2025) and 'Well beaten tracks: antiquity of Aboriginal landuse in eastern Tasmania' (2015-2023). He advises the Tasmanian forest industry, ICOMOS, World Heritage Centre, and Tasmanian Aboriginal Lands and Sea Council on cultural heritage matters, while collaborating with Queensland Wet Tropics Aboriginal communities on heritage management. His fieldwork extends to international contexts including southwest France during the last Ice Age and stone tool analysis in China, reflecting a global perspective on human-environment interactions. Current research emphasizes Indigenous knowledge systems and collaborative approaches to cultural heritage management in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention
• Skill Acquisition Programming
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Tom Cariveau is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina and board-certified behavior analyst at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he focuses on undergraduate and graduate teaching in behavior analysis. His research spans autism intervention, skill acquisition programming, and behavioral education technologies. Behavior Analysis Autism Research Reading Deficit Remediation Stimulus Control Instructional Design Operant Conditioning His work investigates reading deficits , verbal behavior , and behavioral intervention strategies, particularly for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Through applied behavior analysis , he examines error correction procedures, instructional formats, and response allocation in educational settings. Recent publications highlight advancements in picture-text compound prompts , gamified learning , and tablet-based instruction . His studies frequently address early literacy challenges and skill acquisition through behavioral frameworks. Tom's research has been presented at prestigious conferences including the Association for Behavior Analysis International and Southeastern Behavior Analysis meetings. He actively contributes to behavioral education journals and focuses on practical applications for educators and clinicians .

Zlatko JovanoskiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Mathematical Modeling
• Differential Equations
• Soliton Theory
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Zlatko Jovanoski is a Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra within the School of Science at the University of New South Wales. His academic work spans across multiple institutions, with a primary focus on mathematical modeling applications in diverse fields. His research encompasses both theoretical and applied mathematics, with significant contributions to environmental modeling, combustion theory, and population dynamics. Dr. Jovanoski's research interests primarily focus on mathematical modeling of complex systems. His work in differential equations has been applied to wildfire spread prediction, combustion wave analysis, and population dynamics. He has developed innovative approaches to modeling environmental phenomena, particularly in understanding fire behavior under varying atmospheric conditions and the dynamics of competitive exothermic reactions. His interdisciplinary work bridges mathematics with environmental science, physics, and ecology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward environmental applications of mathematical modeling, particularly in wildfire behavior and atmospheric interactions. His work increasingly incorporates stochastic elements to better capture real-world uncertainties in environmental systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research demonstrates the power of mathematical approaches to solve complex problems across multiple scientific domains. Dr. Jovanoski has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive publication record spanning over two decades. His work appears in prestigious journals across mathematics, physics, and environmental science disciplines, demonstrating the wide applicability of his mathematical approaches. His teaching and research activities focus on applying mathematical techniques to real-world problems, with particular emphasis on environmental and physical systems. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in fire science, ecological modeling, and materials science.

Bradley CosentinoView profile

Professor

• Wildlife Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Biology
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Bradley Cosentino is a Professor of Biology at Hobart & William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and a B.A. from Augustana College (IL). His academic work is centered in the Department of Biology within the broader institutional framework of the college. Ph.D., University of Illinois B.A., Augustana College (IL) Dr. Cosentino's research focuses on wildlife ecology and evolution, particularly how environmental change influences wildlife populations. His key research themes include conservation biology, urban ecology, and the evolutionary responses of species to anthropogenic disturbances. He investigates topics such as coat color variation in gray squirrels, the long-term ecological impacts of agriculture, biodiversity recovery in restored grasslands, and amphibian and reptile responses to climate and land-use change in New York state. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on landscape ecology, population genetics, and conservation. He frequently employs citizen science data and continent-wide analyses to understand large-scale ecological patterns, especially in fragmented and urbanized environments. His work bridges empirical field studies with genetic and behavioral analyses, contributing significantly to understanding how species adapt in rapidly changing ecosystems. Wildlife Ecology Evolutionary Biology Conservation Biology Urban Ecology Climate Change Biology Population Genetics Dr. Cosentino teaches a range of courses including Ecology, Evolutionary Genetics, Conservation Biology, Biostatistics, and a senior seminar on Human Nature. He is actively engaged in mentoring and research supervision, although specific student names are not listed in the provided text. His research has been published in leading journals such as Conservation Biology , Landscape Ecology , Molecular Ecology , and Biological Conservation .

• Statistics
• Optimization
• Biostatistics
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Jose Ameijeiras Alonso is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Statistics, Mathematical Analysis and Optimization within the Higher Technical School of Engineering. His research focuses on statistical methodology, optimization, and applications in health, environmental, and spatial data analysis. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2017), specializing in density estimation and mode assessment. Key research interests include nonparametric estimation techniques, circular data analysis, and epidemiological modeling. Notable contributions include the development of the Multimode R package for mode detection and the SPQEIR model for assessing epidemic suppression strategies. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in wildfire analysis, viral disease studies, and bioinformatics. Recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize circular statistics, multimodality tests, and clinical applications in ME/CFS and multiple sclerosis. He collaborates with institutions like the Galician Mathematical Research and Technology Center (CITMAga) and leads the MODESTYA research group, focusing on decision models and statistical applications.

Andrew HallView profile

Research Fellow

• Geospatial Science
• Remote Sensing
• Climatology
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Andrew Hall is a Senior Principal Research Fellow in Geospatial Science at Charles Sturt University, affiliated with the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences and the Gulbali Research Institute. He is based in Albury/Wodonga and plays a leading role in environmental water research, particularly within the Murrumbidgee River system. He is also the academic lead for CSU in the One Basin CRC, fostering major collaborative research initiatives. BSc in Geography, University of Otago MSc with Distinction in Climatology, University of Otago PhD in Remote Sensing, Charles Sturt University Andrew Hall's research focuses on applying geospatial science to environmental challenges. His primary interests include remote sensing image analysis , climatology and hydrology , landscape phenology , and climate change modeling . He is internationally recognized for pioneering high-resolution vegetation remote sensing and studying plant phenology responses to climate variability. His work supports ecological water management and biodiversity conservation in regulated river systems. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in environmental water management, particularly in the Murrumbidgee Basin . Themes include assessing biodiversity, monitoring vegetation (e.g., lignum) via drones, evaluating environmental watering impacts on amphibians, and long-term monitoring of river systems. His work combines geospatial analysis, field data, and modeling to inform policy and ecological outcomes. Andrew Hall has received significant recognition for his research contributions: Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research (2015) Capacity Development Grant for Water Resources Management in Indonesia (2022) RHRI Small Grant on Climate Impacts in Rural Aged Care (2023) “Stories of One Basin” Grant for Indigenous-led Climate Research (2024) He has been a named investigator on over $30 million in external grants and has led major research initiatives, including the development of the One Basin CRC. He has supervised postgraduate students and contributed extensively to curriculum development, co-developing 18 geospatial subjects and helping design the Bachelor of Geospatial Science. He is actively involved in research leadership, public outreach, and professional engagement, including conferences and media appearances. He is a key member of the Sustainable Aquatic Systems and Water Research teams.

Emily Johana Ruiz PuertaView profile

Researcher

• Paleogenomics
• aDNA Analysis
• Isotope Analysis
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Emily Johana Ruiz Puerta is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the ArcHeritage department within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, with a guest researcher position at the Globe Institute (University of Copenhagen). Her work focuses on paleogenomics, ancient DNA (aDNA), and isotopic analysis applied to Arctic ecosystems and marine mammals, particularly walruses. She holds an MSc in Sustainability from AgroParisTech/MNHN and a BSc in Biology from Universidad Cayetano Heredia, Peru. Her research explores genetic adaptations in species through ecological and archaeological lenses, with a special emphasis on human-animal-environment interactions. Key affiliations include the Arctic Centre (Groningen) and the SeaChanges EU project. She collaborates with Arctic Indigenous communities to study historical resource utilization and its implications for sustainable futures. Recent publications highlight studies on Norse walrus exploitation, Baltic harp seal genetics, and Atlantic walrus population dynamics. Media engagements include discussions on Viking ivory trade routes and Arctic climate impacts. Emily’s work bridges ancient genomic data with modern conservation efforts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in Arctic anthropology and archaeology.

Gidske Leknæs AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental and Climate Change
• Socio-Ecological Systems
• GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
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Gidske Leknæs Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, University of Bergen. She specializes in environmental and climate change impacts, socio-ecological systems, and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods. Her work emphasizes the use of GIS, remote sensing, and field-based approaches to study arid landscapes and cultural heritage sites like the ancient Blemmy capital of Nubt. She teaches courses in cartography, GIS, and physical geography field methods. Her research explores tree population dynamics in hyper-arid regions, particularly Acacia tortilis and Dracaena ombet species, linking vegetation changes to human activity and climate variability. She has collaborated on projects addressing plastic pollution impacts, landscape recovery in Sudan's Red Sea Hills, and the role of traditional nomadic practices in sustaining ecosystems. Andersen holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Bergen (2007) and has published extensively on desert ecology, cultural landscapes, and remote sensing applications. She actively supervises master's students in geography and advises on theses involving GIS and environmental monitoring. Current projects include studying dracaena population recovery and plastic bay formations along Norwegian coastlines.

• International Economics
• Trade
• Economic Impacts of Globalisation
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Benedikt Heid is a Research Fellow affiliated with the School of Economics at The University of Adelaide and a distinguished member of the CESifo Research Network. His primary research focuses on International Economics, Trade, and Globalisation , with a particular emphasis on the economic impacts of globalisation, trade policies, and labour market dynamics. He has contributed to understanding geopolitical fragmentation, natural disaster effects on trade, and wildlife trade policies. His work often employs structural gravity models and quantitative frameworks to analyze trade liberalization, market integration, and policy impacts, such as in the European Single Market and Transatlantic Free Trade contexts. Heid collaborates frequently with institutions like CESifo, publishing extensively on topics ranging from Cold War economic consequences to the interplay between maquiladoras and informality in trade dynamics. While no formal awards are listed, his affiliation as a Distinguished CESifo Affiliate underscores his scholarly contributions. His research spans theoretical and applied economics, addressing contemporary challenges such as global value chains, climate crises, and biodiversity conservation through an economic lens.