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Brian HaneyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban insect ecology
• Social insect ecology
• Behavioral ecology
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Brian Haney, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Mount Saint Vincent University. His research focuses on urban insect ecology, social insect behavior, and the evolutionary mechanisms driving cooperative behavior in ants. He holds a PhD from Arizona State University and a BS from Trinity University. Research Interests: Dr. Haney investigates how ecological factors influence cooperative behaviors in social insects, particularly focusing on ant queen cooperation and climate change impacts on pollinators. His work bridges behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology, emphasizing the interplay between environmental pressures and social organization. Publications: His recent work includes studies on ant queen cooperation's fitness consequences, heat tolerance in desert ant colonies, and teaching methodologies in biology classrooms. Key themes include understanding how ecological drivers shape cooperative strategies and their reproductive outcomes. Teaching: He teaches courses in general biology, ecology, animal behavior, and research methodologies. Courses include BIOL 112, BIOL 223, BIOL 326, and research supervision. Affiliations: Active member of the Animal Behavior Society, Ecological Society of America, and Sigma Xi. His NYC Pollinator Project explores urban ecology impacts on pollinators.

Amy NewmanView profile

Lecturer

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Victim Blaming
• Sexual Assault
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Amy Newman is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on evolutionary mechanisms of partner choice and victim-blaming dynamics in sexual assault cases. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Key publications include studies on eye color consistency in relationships and interventions for autistic caregiving distress. Education: PhD in Psychology, November 2019 MRes in Psychology, June 2015 BSc (Hons), July 2014 FHEA, 2019 Research Interests: Evolutionary theories of partnership, victim-blaming psychology, harmful sexual behavior prevalence, and perception studies in mental health contexts. Her work bridges evolutionary biology and applied social psychology, addressing both theoretical and clinical applications. Publications: Recent works explore facial perception in insomnia and cross-relationship eye color patterns, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to human behavior analysis.

Linda VigilantView profile

Researcher

• Primate Evolution
• Genetic Analysis
• Mitochondrial DNA
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Linda Vigilant is a Group Leader at the Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. She has been a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology since January 1999, focusing on genetic analyses of wild primate populations across Africa. Dr. Vigilant earned her PhD in Genetics from the University of California, Berkeley (1986-1990) and completed her undergraduate studies in Chemical Biology at the same institution with High Honors (1982-1986). Prior to her position at the Max Planck Institute, she held research positions at Penn State University as a Postdoctoral Fellow (1990-1992) and Research Associate (1992-1994, 1997-1998). Her research focuses on using genetic analyses to address questions on the evolution of humans and other primates, particularly the great apes. She began her career working on the evolution of mitochondrial DNA in human populations. At the MPI-EVA, she has worked collaboratively with field researchers studying primate social behavior. Recently, she has become interested in using large-scale sequencing approaches for understanding the long-term histories of primate populations and seeing the effects of high variance in male reproductive success on patterns of genomic variation. Dr. Vigilant's extensive publication record demonstrates her expertise in primate genetics, population structure, and evolutionary biology. Her work spans chimpanzee and gorilla population dynamics, reproductive strategies, genetic adaptation, and social behavior across Africa. She has made significant contributions to understanding primate evolution through innovative genetic approaches applied to wild populations. She serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including as Review Editor for the American Journal of Primatology (2014-present), and previously served on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Primatology (2003-2015), American Journal of Physical Anthropology (2006-2010), Primates (2007-2017), and as Topical Editor for Primate Biology (2014-present).

Øistein Haugsten HolenView profile

Associate Professor

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Defensive Strategies
• Mimicry
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Øistein Haugsten Holen is an Associate Professor at BLU (Business Leadership Unit), Oslo Metropolitan University, where he teaches natural sciences to future kindergarten teachers. Previously, he was a Researcher at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on theoretical evolutionary ecology, particularly the evolution of defense traits, mimicry systems, predator-prey interactions, and phenotypic plasticity. He employs mathematical models, game theory, and adaptive dynamics to explore how organisms evolve strategies to avoid predation, deceive predators, and optimize resource use. Research Interests: Evolutionary Stability of Defensive Mechanisms Mimicry Evolution (Batesian, Automimicry, Reciprocal Mimicry) Predator Psychology and Signal Detection Avian Brood Parasitism and Egg Rejection Parental Investment and Parent-Offspring Conflict Information Use in Adaptive Behavior Labs/Teams: Formerly affiliated with CEES at UiO; currently part of BLU's interdisciplinary education initiatives. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising roles explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Adam ChippindaleView profile

Professor

• Biological sciences
• Animal physiology
• Animal and dairy sciences
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Adam Chippindale is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly sexual conflict, reproductive strategies, and life-history evolution in Drosophila. He investigates topics such as intralocus sexual conflict, sperm competition, and the evolutionary consequences of sexual selection. Education and Background: Chippindale has a long-standing association with Queen's University and Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. His academic journey includes work at the University of Alberta and postdoctoral research in California. His lab utilizes Drosophila as a model system to study sex differences, sexual selection, and evolutionary adaptation. Research Interests: His work spans animal physiology, genetics, and developmental biology. Key themes include the evolution of reproductive isolation, stress resistance, and the genetic basis of sexual dimorphism. He explores how traits like lifespan, anoxia tolerance, and mating behaviors evolve under different selection pressures. Teaching: Chippindale teaches courses such as BIOL 103 - Introductory Biology of Organisms and BIOL 369 - Sex and Evolution , integrating his research into undergraduate education. His office is located in Biosciences 2420, and he maintains an active Google Scholar profile. Labs and Collaborations: His research employs experimental evolution approaches, leveraging Drosophila's genetic tractability to uncover mechanisms underlying evolutionary trade-offs and sexual conflict. Collaborations include work on nanoparticle toxicity and microbiome interactions.

Pietro D'AmelioView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Animal Behavior
• Social Interactions
• Vocal Communication
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Pietro D'Amelio is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Reed College, affiliated with the Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on animal behavior, particularly social interactions and vocal communication in birds, using innovative technologies to quantify behaviors precisely. He has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including the Center for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (France), the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology (South Africa), and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (Germany). His work bridges ecology, evolution, and neurobiology, emphasizing reproducible research practices. Education: PhD in Behavioral Neurobiology from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology (Germany). Dr. D'Amelio's research explores how vocal communication and social behaviors in birds mirror human patterns, with a focus on cooperative breeding, reproductive strategies, and the impacts of environmental factors like light pollution and climate. His studies often integrate molecular, behavioral, and ecological data to uncover complex biological mechanisms. His recent work highlights variability in breeding phenology, the effects of artificial light on circadian rhythms, and the role of analytical decisions in ecological conclusions. These studies underscore methodological rigor and interdisciplinary approaches. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in available texts. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles listed, though his teaching emphasizes hands-on field and lab research experiences for students. Labs/Teams: Collaborations include the Max Planck Institute networks and IRSA-CNR in Milan, focusing on avian behavior and ecological adaptations.

Elena BergView profile

Professor

• Evolutionary Biology
• Animal Behavior
• Environmental Science
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Dr. Elena Berg is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Science at the American University of Paris (AUP), where she has been teaching and conducting research for over 10 years. With a PhD in animal behavior, she brings expertise in evolutionary biology and environmental science to her academic work. Her research interests span evolutionary biology, animal behavior, climate change impacts, and water science. Dr. Berg's work integrates field research methodologies developed through years of international study (including work with green monkeys in Barbados, birds in Israel, Northern Mexico, and Australia, and white-throated magpies in Costa Rica) with contemporary laboratory approaches. Dr. Berg's recent publications reflect her dual research focus on climate change impacts on beetle reproduction and water science. Her work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between biological systems and environmental challenges, with particular attention to how organisms adapt to changing conditions. Judge at the International Water Mineral Water Competition As an educator, Dr. Berg emphasizes hands-on research experience, working closely with students like Shannon Monahan on the Beetle Kinship Project. She believes in sharing the complete research process with students, from tedious data collection to final publication. Her water tasting research, conducted in collaboration with economists, demonstrates her ability to bridge scientific inquiry with practical applications. Dr. Berg also serves as an environmental science liaison within the premium water industry, bringing scientific perspectives to issues of sustainability and watershed protection while maintaining her critical scientific perspective on industry practices.

Harris MylonasView profile

Associate Professor

• Nationalism
• Nation-building
• Diaspora policies
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Harris Mylonas is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and has been a key figure in advancing scholarship on nationalism, nation-building, and diaspora policies. His research bridges international relations and comparative politics, emphasizing state responses to ethnic diversity and geopolitical dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Yale University (2008) M.A. in Political Science, University of Chicago Bachelor's Degree, University of Athens (Political Science and Public Administration) Research Interests: Mylonas explores how states manage diversity through policies targeting national minorities, immigrants, and diasporas. His work highlights the role of foreign policy goals and external patronage in shaping domestic nation-building strategies. Key themes include nationalism's variegated forms, fifth-column politics, and pandemic-driven nationalist responses. Service and Leadership: Associate Dean for Research at Elliott School (2017–2018) Editor-in-Chief of Nationalities Papers (since 2018) Member of the Council for European Studies Research Network and the Association for the Study of Nationalities Awards and Recognition: 2014 European Studies Book Award (The Politics of Nation-Building) 2023 Cambridge Elements Series publication (Varieties of Nationalism) Public Engagement: Mylonas has produced a podcast ( American Constitutive Stories ), a political documentary ( Searching for Andreas ), and contributed to media outlets like Foreign Affairs and the Washington Post 's Monkey Cage blog.

Andrew BarronView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Animal Behavior
• Ecology
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Andrew Barron is a Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University and Director of the Macquarie Minds and Intelligences Initiative. He specializes in neuroethology, focusing on the neural mechanisms of animal behavior, particularly in insects like honey bees. His research explores cognition, navigation, social behavior, and learning in insects, alongside efforts to improve honey bee health amid environmental stressors such as pesticides and climate change. Affiliations: Frontier AI Research Centre, Macquarie University External Roles: Australian Research Council Future Fellow (2015–2022), President of Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour (2012–2014) Education: PhD in Zoology, University of Cambridge (1995–1999) First Class Honours in Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge (1992–1995) Research Interests: Barron’s work bridges neuroscience and ecology to understand animal cognition, model insect brain function, and address honey bee health crises. He investigates how insects process information and adapt to environmental pressures, with implications for conservation and artificial intelligence. Key projects include studying pesticide impacts on bee cognition and developing best practices for bee health technology. Recent Articles: His recent work focuses on metallic pollution effects on bee brains, cognitive evolution across species, and foraging behavior under environmental stress. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining fieldwork with computational modeling. Awards: Australian Award for University Teaching (2012), Excellence in Research (2014) Grants & Projects: Leads initiatives like ‘Protecting vulnerable Australian honey bees’ and collaborates on AI-natural intelligence comparisons. He has secured over AUD 6 million in research funding. Labs/Teams: Heads the Barron Lab, focusing on neuroethology and applied pollinator research. Collaborates internationally on projects like the ‘Connectomic Revolution’ and ‘Swarm Architecture in Ants’.

Samuel PearsonView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate Change
• Social Psychology
• Behavioral Sciences
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Dr Samuel Pearson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Business , The University of Queensland , with a focus on cross-disciplinary research integrating Environmental Psychology , Behavioral Science , and Computational Social Science . His work spans climate change attitudes, misinformation dynamics, and human behavior in economic and social contexts. PhD in Psychology, The University of Queensland (2021) Honours Thesis in Psychology, The University of Queensland (2016) Research interests include: Climate Activism : International predictors and public skepticism Misinformation : Electric vehicles and belief persistence Human Behavior : Age-based stereotypes, mating strategies, and AI interactions Machine Learning : National-level climate behavior modeling Recent article trends reflect collaborations across 121 nations , 88-country datasets , and experimental interventions in environmental psychology and cognitive biases . Supervision availability is explicitly stated for two PhD projects on climate misinformation and trauma resilience , with Professor Matthew Hornsey as co-advisor. Affiliations include the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law and School of Business . Notable research themes include: Climate change threat perception Conspiracy theory dynamics Workplace age stereotypes Evolutionary psychology AI behavioral research Sexual script analysis

Alex SuttonView profile

Lecturer

• Global Change Ecology
• Avian Ecology
• Plant Population Dynamics
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Dr. Alex Sutton is a Lecturer in Global Change Ecology at the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences, Bangor University. His research focuses on understanding how environmental changes influence individual organisms and their population dynamics, particularly in birds and plants across boreal, temperate, and tropical ecosystems. Key research areas include winter ecology, food caching behavior, microbiome interactions, and climate impacts on plant populations. He has contributed to projects such as 'Cache 22: The fate of synergistic species interactions in a time of global change' (2024–2026) and 'You are what you do: how behavior shapes the microbiome' (2023). His work integrates behavioral and population ecology to address mechanistic responses to global change. Publications highlight studies on Canada jays' dietary adaptations, climate-driven carry-over effects in boreal passerines, and ecological principles of winter biology. He actively supervises PhD students and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to ecological challenges.

Michael SitvarinView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Animal Behavior
• Ecology
• Invertebrate Biology
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Michael Sitvarin is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Union College. His research focuses on predator-prey interactions, particularly using spiders as model organisms, and explores topics such as sensory ecology, cannibalism, sexual selection, and ecological impacts of predation. He holds a B.S. from Muhlenberg College and a Ph.D. from Miami University. Sitvarin teaches courses like Intro to Environmental Science and actively engages students in research opportunities. His work bridges field observations with laboratory experiments to understand ecological dynamics and invasive species management. Despite not currently listed with major grants or awards, his publications emphasize analytical methodologies, invasive species impacts, and symbiotic relationships in arthropods. Education: B.S., Muhlenberg College Ph.D., Miami University Research Themes: Predator-Prey Behavior Invasive Species Ecology Sensory Adaptations Ecological Journalism Recent Work Trends: Focus on analytical consistency in ecological studies Impact assessments of invasive spiders like Trichonephila clavata Symbiotic relationships affecting reproductive outcomes

• Computational Biology
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Erol Akçay is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on the evolution of complex biological and social organization, particularly how conflicting interests lead to cooperative behavior in contexts ranging from plant-microbe mutualisms to human societies. He is affiliated with the Evolution Cluster, the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, and the Social and Cultural Evolution Working Group (SCEW) at Penn. Education: Ph.D. in Biology from Stanford University (2008). Research Interests: Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Neurobiology, and Behavioral Physiology. He explores topics such as mutualism stability, social network formation, and the evolution of cooperation through theoretical and computational models. Recent work includes studies on partner choice in mutualisms, gene-culture coevolution, and the role of social inheritance in animal networks. Teaching: Courses like BIOL 240 (Ecology) and BIOL 417 (Theoretical Population Biology). His lab actively seeks students and collaborators interested in theoretical and computational approaches to evolutionary biology. Affiliations: The Akçay Lab collaborates with interdisciplinary groups at Penn, focusing on network science, evolutionary theory, and cultural evolution. His work bridges theoretical biology with empirical studies to address ecological and evolutionary challenges.

Anna LindholmView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Cooperation
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Anna Lindholm is a Professor at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich. Her research focuses on behavioral ecology, evolutionary genetics, and the dynamics of selfish genetic elements like the t haplotype in house mice. She holds adjunct roles and has led independent research groups since 2006. Lindholm's work bridges evolutionary theory with empirical studies on social behavior, meiotic drive, and population genetics. Education: B.Sc. Zoology, University of British Columbia (1985–1990) Ph.D. Zoology, University of Cambridge (1992–1997) Positions: Titularprofessor (2022–present), University of Zurich Independent Group Leader (2006–2022), University of Zurich Australia Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow (2001–2005), UNSW Sydney Her research interests center on cooperative behavior, genetic conflicts, and the ecological consequences of meiotic drive. She investigates how selfish genes like the t haplotype influence sperm competition, dispersal, and lifespan in house mice. Lindholm's work also explores vocal communication in social groups and the evolutionary implications of genetic variation. Key Awards: Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching and Research Award Fellow (2001–2005) Venia Legendi (University of Zurich, 2015) Her laboratory studies population dynamics, social evolution, and the interplay between genetics and behavior. Lindholm’s recent work emphasizes gene drive mechanisms and their potential applications in ecological and biomedical contexts.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Phylogenetic Comparative Analysis
• Computer Simulation Modeling
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Dr. Jack Da Silva is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His primary affiliation is with the Molecular and Biomedical Science department. He has been active in academic roles since at least 2008, with his staff directory entry last updated in January 2023. His research focuses on evolutionary genetics, specifically the evolution of body size, sexes (anisogamy), aging (senescence), and altruism (eusociality). He employs phylogenetic comparative analyses and computer simulations to explore these topics. Current projects include studying life history optimization in mammals, cancer suppression in ancient dog breeds, and the role of monogamy in bee eusociality. He has co-supervised PhD students including Mr. Dong Wang (2009–2013) and Dr. Zhipeng Qu (2008–2013). His publications span evolutionary biology, genetics, and virology, with recent works addressing topics like eusociality in Hymenoptera, canine aging, and HIV evolutionary dynamics. He maintains an office at the Molecular Life Sciences building on the North Terrace campus.