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Louise CopemanView profile

Researcher

• Marine Physiology
• Climate Change Ecology
• Lipid Biochemistry
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Louise Copeman holds a Courtesy Appointment in the College of Earth, Oceanic, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University, affiliated with the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. She is based at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, Oregon, where she leads the Marine Lipids Laboratory—a Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies (CIMRS) facility. Her research integrates physiology, ecology, and biochemistry to study how environmental change affects marine species. Education: B.Sc. (Hons), Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada (1996) M.Sc. (Aquaculture), Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada (2001) Ph.D. (Marine Ecology), Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada (2011) Her research focuses on the bioenergetics of cold-water marine organisms, particularly the impacts of temperature, ocean acidification, oil contamination, and food quality on lipid allocation, growth, and survival in early life stages of crabs and fish. She investigates how climate-induced changes in prey lipids influence population persistence and biogeography. Her work provides critical physiological data for ecosystem and population models, especially in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on lipid dynamics, thermal biology, and climate stressors in marine fish and crustaceans. These works span disciplines such as marine biochemistry, ecotoxicology, and climate change ecology, with frequent use of fatty acid biomarkers, controlled experiments, and field-based physiological assessments. Key species include Arctic cod, Pacific cod, walleye pollock, and various crabs, reflecting her focus on ecologically and commercially important North Pacific species. Louise Copeman has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards in the provided text. She mentors graduate students and has advised at least one M.Sc. student, Brittany Koenker, who graduated in 2017. Her research is supported by multiple grants from NOAA, BOEM, North Pacific Research Board, and Alaskan Sea Grant, covering projects on oil toxicity, optimal thermal habitats, ocean acidification, and Arctic ecosystem surveys. These grants reflect sustained funding and collaborative leadership in marine climate research. She directs the Marine Lipids Laboratory at HMSC, a specialized facility for lipid and fatty acid analysis in marine organisms. The lab supports experimental studies on energy allocation and nutritional physiology, contributing to broader efforts in marine resource sustainability and climate adaptation.

• Ethology
• Animal Behavior
• Ant Ecology
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Alessandra MORI is an Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Parma since 1998, affiliated with the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. She has taught courses in Invertebrate Zoology and Animal Behavior across undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Science Master Degree in Nature Conservation. Her research focuses on Ethology and Ant Ecology , investigating aggressive behavior, parental care, reproductive biology, predation, competition, raiding behavior, and recognition systems in Formicidae. Recent work includes studies on environmental quality assessment and behavioral adaptations in invasive species like Tetramorium immigrans . 2024 : Ant biodiversity in Alpine elevational gradients under climate change 2023 : Ant behavioral responses to lady beetles and mealybug monitoring tools 2022 : Soil-dropping as interference strategy in pavement ant battles She has participated in academic governance, including roles in PhD programs and scientific committees, and is affiliated with the Italian Zoological Union (UZI), Italian Society of Ethology (SIE), and AISASP (Italian Section of IUSSI).

Shimona KealyView profile

Research Fellow

• Archaeology
• Palaeobiology
• Biogeographic Modelling
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Dr. Shimona Kealy is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University, specializing in archaeology and palaeobiology. Her work focuses on early human movements, cultural evolution, and ecological impacts in the Asia-Pacific islands over the last 50,000 years, particularly in Wallacea. Her research integrates geographic information systems (GIS) palaeogeographic reconstruction biogeographic modelling phylogenetic analysis to study prehistoric human-environment interactions. She leads archaeological surveys and excavations in Indonesia and Timor-Leste, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches combining archaeology with molecular and morphological phylogenetics. Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding maritime technology (e.g., shell beads, fishhooks) obsidian trade networks rock art traditions long-term human behavioral continuity across Wallacea. Collaborative initiatives with Indonesian institutions underscore her commitment to regional research training.

• Ecology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Animal Behavior
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Herbert Prins is a Professor at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in the Department of Animal Sciences. With over 518 research outputs and 44 completed projects, his work spans ecology, wildlife conservation, and biodiversity management. Notable collaborations include studies on migratory birds, savanna ecosystems, and animal behavior in Nepal, the Netherlands, and Africa. Key research themes : Landscape of fear in grasslands, physiological stress in rhinoceros, edge computing in wildlife tracking, genetic introgression in wild boar, and human-tiger interactions. Supervision : Guided PhD candidates in projects related to subtropical grazing lawns, poacher detection, and East Asian waterfowl migration. Scientific contributions include datasets on wildlife genetics and tick population dynamics, alongside media engagements on rhino conservation and poaching trends. His recent publications analyze migratory connectivity, habitat degradation, and AI applications in ecosystem management.

• Marine Ecology
• Population Genetics
• Seabird Ecology
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Cheryl Baduini serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Biology within the Keck Science Department at Claremont Colleges, with additional affiliation to the Pitzer in Costa Rica Program. Her institutional base operates across Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, and Scripps College under the unified Keck Science Department framework. Her research focuses on Marine Ecology and Population Genetics of Seabirds , with particular emphasis on Procellariiform birds including short-tailed and wedge-tailed shearwaters. Key investigation areas include foraging strategies across ocean productivity gradients, nutritional condition metrics during migration, and mortality events linked to prey availability fluctuations in the Bering Sea ecosystem. Her work integrates field observations with physiological measurements and ecological modeling to understand seabird responses to environmental anomalies. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent specialization in Seabird energetics and migration physiology Biogeographic patterns in foraging behavior Ecosystem responses to climate anomalies Quantitative methods in population monitoring with primary field sites in the Bering Sea and Monterey Bay. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between oceanography, ornithology, and climate science. Professional activities include teaching courses in Marine Ecology, Living Sea, Introductory Biology, Applied Biostatistics, and Molecular Ecology. Her educational background includes a B.S. from the University of Miami, M.S. from Moss Landing Marine Labs (SJSU), and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine.

Jutta SchneiderView profile

Professor

• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolution of Mating Systems
• Sexual Selection
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Prof. Dr. Jutta Schneider is a Full Professor of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Hamburg's Department of Biology, where she leads the Behavioral Biology research unit at the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology. She earned her PhD from the University of Munich (1993) and completed Habilitations at the Universities of Mainz (2001) and Bonn (2003). Her career includes postdoctoral research across four continents and a DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2001–2004). Her research explores evolutionary dynamics in arthropods, specializing in: Sexual selection, conflict, and mating systems Cooperative behavior in social spiders Adaptive plasticity in life-history traits Cognition costs and urban adaptation in spiders She maintains an active spider breeding laboratory for experimental studies. Recent publications (2022–2024) cluster around spider behavioral ecology, with emphases on: Pheromone signaling and sexual cannibalism Kin-based cooperation and social foraging Morphological adaptations and hybridization Acrobatic predation and niche engineering Notable professional activities include serving as Editor-in-Chief of Ethology (2010–2020), DFG Review Board membership (2020–2028), and leadership as Head of the Department of Biology (2014–2017). She currently supervises multiple third-party funded projects including studies on sexual conflict in mantises and genomic adaptations in widow spiders.

Hannah WilliamsView profile

Researcher

• Movement Ecology
• Bio-logging
• Animal Behavior
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Dr. Hannah Williams is a Movement Ecologist and Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior , where she investigates soaring bird behavior using bio-logging, UAVs, and simulation modeling. She is affiliated with the University of Konstanz and leads research within the Research Group Safi under the Department of Migration . Current Focus: Social eavesdropping in soaring birds, mapping airflow landscapes through conspecific behavior Previous Institutions: Swansea University (postdoc), University of Exeter (MSc), University of St Andrews (BSc) Research Interests center on movement ecology, animal behavior, and bio-logging. Her work explores how soaring birds use social and environmental cues for navigation, combining field data with computational modeling to decode dynamic movement strategies. Publications (2015-2019) demonstrate expertise in bio-logging technology, flight energetics, and social information theory. Key themes include thermal soaring mechanics, movement pattern recognition, and ecological data visualization tools.

Ryan L. SensenigView profile

Academic

• Fire Ecology
• Grazing Ecology
• Savanna Ecology
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Ryan L. Sensenig is Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, where he focuses on fire and grazing ecology in grassland systems. He previously held leadership and faculty roles at Goshen College from 2007 to 2023, including Professor of Biology, Chair of Biological Sciences, and Director of the Environmental & Marine Science Program. Ph.D. in Ecology, University of California, Davis (2007) B.S. in Biology, Eastern Mennonite University (1992) His research integrates fire ecology, herbivory, and restoration in both African savannas and Midwestern tallgrass prairies. Key areas include plant compositional dynamics, ant-plant mutualisms, and soil organic carbon sequestration. He emphasizes undergraduate involvement through collaborative field programs in Kenya and Indiana. His recent publications reveal strong trends in fire-herbivore interactions, disturbance ecology, and carbon cycling in grasslands. Work spans long-term exclosure experiments, prescribed fire effects, and belowground dynamics using minirhizotrons. The research bridges applied rangeland management and fundamental ecological theory. Sensenig has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He actively mentors undergraduate researchers and integrates fieldwork into teaching, notably through a summer program engaging Kenyan and U.S. students. His work is supported by collaborative grants focused on grassland restoration and carbon sequestration, though specific grants are not listed. His leadership roles include directing the J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station and environmental science programs. His research is conducted in collaboration with teams in Kenya and Indiana, particularly through the Kenya Long-term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE). These international, interdisciplinary teams study ecological disturbances and restoration, emphasizing experiential learning and cross-cultural scientific exchange.

Magdalena SvenssonView profile

Lecturer

• Primate Conservation
• Nocturnal Primates
• Primate Ecology
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Dr Magdalena Svensson is a Lecturer and Laboratory Technician in the MSc Primate Conservation programme at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Sciences. She has been a core member of the Nocturnal Primate Research Group and the Oxford Wildlife Trade Research Group since 2010, contributing significantly to primate conservation research. Her educational background includes a PhD and MSc in Primate Conservation from Oxford Brookes University, an BSc in Animal Science, and an FdSc in Wildlife Conservation from Nottingham Trent University. Dr Svensson's research focuses on nocturnal primates , primate ecology , wildlife trade , and conservation biology . She investigates illegal trade in primates, ivory, and pangolins, and explores human-primate interactions, ethnoprimatology, and animal welfare issues. Her work often integrates local ecological knowledge and examines the impacts of tourism and social media on primate conservation. Her recent publications show a strong trend in wildlife trade monitoring , human-wildlife conflict , zoonotic disease risk , and conservation policy , with fieldwork spanning Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. She frequently collaborates with international researchers and conservation groups. She supervises several research students and is actively involved in consultancy on the online trade in nocturnal primates. Primate Society of Great Britain International Primatological Society European Federation of Primatology IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group Dr Svensson has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Conservation Letters , Frontiers in Conservation Science , and American Journal of Physical Anthropology . Her lab work supports both teaching and research in primate conservation, and she plays a key role in training the next generation of conservationists.

Jing LiuView profile

Research Fellow

• Swarm Intelligence
• Evolutionary Computation
• Optimization Algorithms
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Dr. Jing Liu serves as a Research Fellow at the School of Systems & Computing, The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, located at the Australian Defence Force Academy campus. Her research program focuses on developing advanced optimization algorithms and applying them to complex robotic systems, with particular emphasis on swarm robotics and unmanned vehicle coordination. Dr. Liu's work centers on Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation , where she develops and enhances nature-inspired algorithms including Ant Colony Optimization, Particle Swarm Optimization, and Bacterial Foraging Optimization. Her research extends these computational techniques to solve challenging problems in Robotics , particularly for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and multi-robot systems, with a specialized focus on Mission Planning and control in complex environments. She has made significant contributions to robotic swarm shepherding, UAV path planning in obstacle-rich scenarios, and underwater robot navigation. Analysis of Dr. Liu's publication trends reveals a strategic progression from theoretical algorithm development toward increasingly complex real-world applications. Her recent work demonstrates a sophisticated integration of multiple optimization techniques to overcome limitations of single-method approaches, particularly for problems involving dynamic environments, scalability challenges, and complex constraints. The consistent high-impact output across journals like IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management and Swarm and Evolutionary Computation indicates her growing influence in the computational intelligence community. Dr. Liu maintains active collaborations with researchers including Sarker R, Essam D, Elsayed S, Anavatti S, Garratt M, and Abbass HA, suggesting participation in multidisciplinary research teams focused on autonomous systems. Her work at UNSW Canberra, situated at the Australian Defence Force Academy, likely has defense-related applications while also contributing to civilian applications in search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and coordinated autonomous systems.

Kees CamphuijsenView profile

Researcher

• Seabird Ecology
• Marine Mammal Ecology
• Fisheries Interactions
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Dr. Kees Camphuijsen is a Senior Scientist at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) in the Coastal Systems department. His research integrates marine ecology, conservation biology, and human impacts on oceanic ecosystems, with special emphasis on seabirds and marine mammals in the North Atlantic region. Research interests focus on: Seabird foraging ecology and demography, particularly Herring Gulls and Lesser Black-backed Gulls Marine megafauna interactions with fisheries and pollution Animal movement tracking using GPS technology Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fisheries impacts Oil pollution monitoring through beached bird surveys Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate strong focus on: Disease ecology of avian influenza outbreaks Anthropogenic pollution pathways in marine ecosystems Coastal biogeomorphology influenced by bird populations Long-term demographic studies of gull colonies Scientific Recognition: Fellowship at Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement Leadership & Projects: Current EU Horizon project ACTNOW (2023-2026) on cumulative marine biodiversity impacts, North Sea carrying capacity studies, and coordination of the UvA Bird Tracking System. Serves as Secretary of the World Seabird Union and editorial board member for multiple marine science journals.

• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Animal Health
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Adriaan Antonis is a Researcher in the Department of Virology & Molecular Biology at Wageningen University & Research. His work bridges animal health, food safety, and sustainable agricultural practices. He actively contributes to research on zoonotic diseases, farming systems, and circular food production. His research interests focus on animal health , microbiota dynamics , food safety , and sustainable agriculture . He investigates how farming practices influence disease transmission, animal behavior, and environmental impact. His work on insect rearing and alternative feed sources supports the development of circular food systems. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in agricultural sustainability , microbial risk analysis , and One Health approaches. Topics include BSE transmission risks, insect-based feed safety, and plant-based forage impacts on animal health and biodiversity. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Adriaan Antonis leads multiple active research projects, including Wijs met Wormen and water efficiency classification systems. These grants focus on reducing anthelmintic use in ruminants and improving water use in food systems. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Wageningen Food Safety Research and other departments. He is involved in key research networks focusing on food safety , animal health , and sustainable farming . His work integrates laboratory research with field observations and policy development, particularly in the context of circular agriculture and risk mitigation in novel food chains.

• Biological Sciences
• Zoology
• Ornithology
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Dorota Czeszczewik is a Professor at the Institute of Biology , Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Siedlce. Her work focuses on the ecology and behavior of birds in primeval forest ecosystems, particularly the Białowieża Forest. Research spans 45+ years of bird community dynamics Key areas: woodpecker foraging, flycatcher interactions, and biodiversity conservation Specializes in niche segregation and habitat utilization by avian species Research Trends : Analyzes long-term impacts of forest management, climate change, and dead wood resources on bird populations. Her recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize functional diversity, tree usage patterns, and resilience of primeval forests. Projects : Leads team (151/23/B) studying forest biodiversity and bird ecology in the Białowieża Forest.

Nigel TaylorView profile

Researcher

• Wetlands
• Invasive Alien Species
• Evidence-based Conservation
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Dr. Nigel Taylor is a Research Associate in the Conservation Science Group within the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. His work focuses on evidence-based conservation, with particular interests in wetlands, invasive alien species, and the economic impacts of biological invasions. His research spans a wide range of conservation topics, including the restoration of peatlands and salt marshes, the impacts of climate change on seabirds, and the development of tools for tracking conservation progress. He is actively involved in synthesizing evidence to inform conservation practice, as seen in his work on the Conservation Evidence database and the Mangrove Restoration Tracker Tool. Dr. Taylor's recent publications highlight a strong emphasis on systematic reviews and evidence synthesis to address pressing conservation challenges. His work often bridges the gap between academic research and practical conservation management, with a focus on making scientific evidence accessible and actionable for practitioners. As part of the Conservation Science Group, Dr. Taylor collaborates with a diverse team of researchers and practitioners to address global conservation issues. His work on invasive species economics has revealed significant disparities in the distribution of biological invasion costs, and he has contributed to frameworks for climate change adaptation in conservation planning.

Mark DybleView profile

Lecturer

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Human Evolution
• Social Organization in Mammals
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Dr. Mark Dyble is a Lecturer in Biological Anthropology at the University of Cambridge, with a focus on evolutionary anthropology and social organization across human populations and mammals. His work explores kinship dynamics, cultural evolution, and hunter-gatherer societies, particularly the Agta foragers of the Philippines. He contributes to the Cambridge Reproduction initiative and teaches courses on Human Comparative Biology and Evolutionary Medicine.