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Irby LovetteView profile

Professor

• Ornithology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
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Irby Lovette serves as the Fuller Professor of Ornithology at Cornell University and directs the Fuller Evolutionary Biology Program, Cornell Museum of Vertebrates, and Cornell Lab’s Academic Affairs. His work integrates cutting-edge genomic approaches to explore avian biodiversity, evolution, and conservation. Dr. Lovette's research centers on deciphering the genetic basis of bird traits and evolutionary history through whole-genome analyses, which he describes as the "Hubble Telescope" for evolutionary biology. His expertise spans ornithology, evolutionary genomics, conservation genetics, speciation mechanisms, and climate-driven adaptations in avian populations, with emphasis on how genomic tools reveal biodiversity origins. His recent publications demonstrate a cohesive focus on genomic dissection of avian speciation, adaptation, and conservation challenges. Key themes include genetic structuring in endangered species, plumage evolution in raptors, hybrid zone dynamics, and climate-responsive genomic selection across diverse bird lineages from Australian finches to North American warblers and flycatchers. As an educator, Dr. Lovette actively mentors undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs drawn to Cornell's ornithology programs. He leads The Lovette Lab, which cultivates collaborative research at the intersection of evolutionary biology, genomics, and bird conservation through hands-on student engagement and interdisciplinary partnerships.

• Media Psychology
• Social Media Effects
• Adolescent Development
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Laura Vandenbosch is a Senior Lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Social Sciences , actively leading the Lab for Media Psychology (OG) . She contributes to interdisciplinary research networks like DigiSoc , LC&Y , and Leuven One Health , with formal university affiliations confirmed through ORCID (0000-0001-6834-8386). Key research themes: digital media effects on adolescent mental health, body image, political identity, and social media literacy Current projects focus on topics like positive body image in preadolescence , influencer morality , and digital intimacy literacy Her 2025 publications include multi-method studies on appearance-focused social media activity, AI chatbot interactions, and political socialization through non-political figures Advises PhD candidates through promotor roles in diverse media psychology research areas

Marta MoitaView profile

Research Professor

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Fear Conditioning
• Animal Behavior
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Marta Moita is a Research Professor and Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation's Champalimaud Research center in Lisbon, Portugal, where she leads the Moita Lab in the Behavioral Neuroscience research group. Her laboratory investigates the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying threat responses in animals, with particular focus on how contextual cues influence defensive decision-making between freezing and fleeing behaviors. Dr. Moita's research spans multiple levels of analysis, from collective behavior in social contexts to detailed neural mechanisms. Her lab employs diverse model organisms, particularly fruit flies ( Drosophila melanogaster ) and rats, to study how animals integrate social, spatial, and internal state information to guide threat responses. Key research areas include fear conditioning, emotional contagion, social safety cues, and the neural circuits underlying defensive behaviors. Her work often bridges behavioral neuroscience with evolutionary biology perspectives, examining how defensive strategies have been shaped by natural selection. The Moita Lab's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on innovative approaches to understanding threat processing across species. Recent work has revealed how looming visual stimuli drive defensive responses in rats, how social cues can override threat levels, and the physiological consequences of threat exposure. The lab frequently publishes in high-impact journals including Current Biology , Nature Communications , and Science Reports , reflecting the significance of their contributions to the field. Dr. Moita actively mentors several PhD and Masters students, including Charlotte Rosher, Violetta La Franca, Mariana Franco, Matilde Henriques, and Mirjam Heinemans. Her laboratory team also includes postdoctoral researchers like Alexandre Leitão, Anna Hobbiss, and Ricardo Neto Silva, along with research technicians and lab administrators who support the diverse research projects.

Colin GarrowayView profile

Associate Professor

• Biodiversity
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genetics
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Dr. Colin Garroway is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on understanding how population-level processes influence biodiversity at genetic, population, and species levels. He employs interdisciplinary approaches, including genomics, ecological modeling, and data synthesis, to address challenges in conservation and climate change impacts. His work often targets systems undergoing significant environmental changes, such as urbanized areas and Arctic ecosystems. Dr. Garroway teaches advanced courses in Evolutionary Genetics and Evolutionary Biology. His research emphasizes the interplay between human-driven environmental changes—such as urbanization and climate warming—and their effects on genetic diversity, species distribution, and adaptation. He leads the Garroway Lab, which collaborates on global projects like biodiversity assessments in protected areas and epigenetic studies in wildlife. Key research themes include: biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation genetics, urban evolution, and the genetic consequences of human activities. His work integrates field studies, genomic analyses, and computational models to provide actionable insights for conservation strategies.

Jochen WolfView profile

Professor

• Evolutionary Biology
• Speciation Genomics
• Genome Evolution
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Jochen Wolf is Chair of the Evolutionary Biology Division at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and a Max Planck Fellow of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence since 2022. His research integrates evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology to address fundamental questions about speciation, adaptation, and biodiversity across multiple biological systems. Dr. Wolf's research program applies an integrative approach to understand microevolutionary processes and genetic mechanisms underlying species divergence. His work combines large-scale genomic analyses with laboratory and field experiments to characterize genomic divergence across populations and species. Key empirical systems include natural populations of birds (particularly corvids, swallows, and cuckoos), marine mammals (pinnipeds and killer whales), plant communities, and experimental evolution in fission yeast. His research spans multiple scales from immediate microevolutionary processes to broader evolutionary patterns across time. His recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of genomic, epigenetic, and ecological perspectives. A notable trend shows increasing focus on structural genomic variation, chromosomal rearrangements, and epigenetic mechanisms as drivers of evolutionary processes. His work demonstrates how these molecular mechanisms interact with ecological factors to shape patterns of biodiversity and adaptation. Dr. Wolf's research has gained significant recognition through publications in top-tier journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Ecology & Evolution. His groundbreaking studies on crow hybrid zones, killer whale ecotypes, and experimental evolution of speciation have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, Scientific American, and Der Spiegel, demonstrating the broad impact of his work. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Wolf actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of evolutionary biologists. His lab maintains strong international collaborations, particularly through affiliations with SciLifeLab in Uppsala. Research in his group is supported by multiple funding sources including German Research Foundation grants and European Union programs, enabling both fundamental research and applications to conservation biology. The Wolf lab operates within LMU's Division of Evolutionary Biology, which provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre. The lab maintains strong connections with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and SciLifeLab in Uppsala, creating a rich collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research in evolutionary genomics. This network enables comprehensive studies spanning from molecular mechanisms to ecological and evolutionary consequences across diverse biological systems.

Tim RogersView profile

Professor

• Stochastic Processes
• Random Matrix Theory
• Collective Behavior
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Professor Tim Rogers is affiliated with the University of Bath as a faculty member in the Department of Mathematical Sciences . He is actively involved in research spanning complex systems, network theory, and stochastic processes. PhD in Random Matrix Theory from King's College London (2010) His research focuses on emergent behavior in random systems , including: Collective Behavior : Crowd dynamics, lane formation, and noise-enhanced synchronization Epidemics & Networks : Spread prediction, node risk assessment, and misinformation impacts Ecology & Evolution : Trait emergence, species boundaries, and demographic noise effects Random Matrix Theory : Spectral analysis and applications to complex systems Publication trends reflect interdisciplinary work bridging Physics, Biology, and Mathematics , with a focus on network structures , stochastic modeling , and emergence phenomena . Scientific awards include: 2015 : Editor's Choice for Europhys. Lett. 109, 28005 2016 : Highlight of Journal of Physics A 2017 : Editor's Suggestion for Phys. Rev. E 92, 032708 He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs on projects related to stochastic dynamics , network modeling , and mathematical biology , with ongoing grants from agencies like EPSRC and The Leverhulme Trust .

Guenter J. HitschView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Marketing
• Industrial Organization
• Consumer Choice Modeling
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Günter J. Hitsch is the Kilts Family Professor of Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Co-Editor of the Journal of Quantitative Marketing and Economics and Associate Editor at Marketing Science and Management Science. Hitsch's educational journey includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Vienna (1995), followed by master's degrees in economics (1997, 1998), and a PhD in economics from Yale University (2001). This strong foundation in economics informs his approach to marketing research. His research program focuses on quantitative marketing and industrial organization, with particular emphasis on dynamic models of firm and consumer decision-making. Key areas include advertising effectiveness, pricing strategies, sequential learning and experimentation, and intertemporal consumer choice. Hitsch is pioneering in applying causal inference and machine learning to solve practical marketing problems such as optimal customer targeting. His work on dating and marriage markets demonstrates innovative application of economic theory to social phenomena. Hitsch's publication trajectory shows evolution from foundational work on consumer choice and switching costs to more recent applications of machine learning in marketing contexts. His research spans theoretical development and practical application, examining everything from private label demand during economic recessions to television advertising effectiveness across hundreds of brands. Co-Editor, Journal of Quantitative Marketing and Economics Associate Editor, Marketing Science Associate Editor, Management Science Hitsch's editorial leadership has significantly shaped the direction of quantitative marketing research. His commitment to methodological rigor and generalizable results ensures his work provides reliable inputs for both marketing practitioners and academic researchers. As an educator, Hitsch teaches advanced courses in quantitative marketing and business analytics, with scheduled courses for 2024-2026. He emphasizes that 'good marketing isn't fluffy,' challenging students to develop analytical approaches to marketing problems. His research philosophy prioritizes providing generalizable results that apply beyond specific case studies, serving as inputs for both practitioner decision-making and academic advancement.

Adam A. PackView profile

Professor

• Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology
• Bioacoustics
• Cetacean Cognition
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Dr. Adam A. Pack is a Full Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo with a joint appointment in the Departments of Psychology and Biology. He chairs the Psychology Department, contributes to the Master of Science Degree Program in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science, and co-created the LOHE Bioacoustics Laboratory. He has led the Pack Marine Mammal Laboratory since 2008 and served as former chair of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary Advisory Council. Current research focuses on marine mammal behavioral ecology, cognition, and bioacoustics Over 30 years studying dolphin perception, whale social systems, and conservation Collaborations with NOAA, Pacific Whale Foundation, and Wild Dolphin Project Research Trends include: Humpback whale communication, mating systems, and habitat use Dolphin cognitive abilities, echolocation, and social behavior Conservation strategies for marine mammals Acoustic tagging and videogrammetry techniques Scientific Awards : 2017 University of Hawaii Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching 2008 Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii 15-year Service Award 1999 APA Division 6 F.A. Beach Comparative Psychology Award Advising and Grants show mentorship of graduate students in multiple institutions. Notable grants include ONR and NOAA funding for whale endocrine studies and collision mitigation. Labs : Founded the Pack Marine Mammal Laboratory at UH Hilo, contributing to bioacoustics research infrastructure.

Chris TelmerView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Economics
• Government Subsidies and Renewable Energy Financing
• Consumption Behavior
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Chris Telmer is an Associate Professor of Financial Economics at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. He has held key academic positions since 1998 and served as Department Head for Economics from 2019 to 2021. His work bridges finance, macroeconomics, and international economics. PhD in Economics (Queen's University, 1992) BA Hons. in Economics (University of Western Ontario, 1986) His research focuses on: Government subsidies for renewable energy financing Consumption behavior and risk sharing Exchange rate dynamics and international finance Intergenerational mobility and surname-based economic inference Labor-market risk and financial markets Recent publications highlight trends in international finance , intergenerational mobility , and macroeconomic risk . Key topics include currency risk, asset pricing, and demographic analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Undergraduate Teaching Award (1995) George Leland Bach Award for MBA Teaching (2001) Telmer has advised numerous students, collaborated with global institutions, and held visiting roles in Canada, Chile, Japan, Spain, and Sweden. His work connects financial markets with macroeconomic policy challenges.

Arnaud WismanView profile

Lecturer

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Human Mating Motivation
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Dr. Arnaud Wisman is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Internationalisation, Erasmus and European Degrees Co-ordinator at the University of Kent's School of Psychology. His office is located in Woodlands Room F.05, Keynes College. He is an active researcher with affiliations visible on Academia.edu and ResearchGate, and his ORCID iD is 0000-0002-7197-9207. His research explores Evolutionary and Social Psychology, with emphasis on: Human mating motivation : How sexual arousal influences short-term mating strategies in men. Chemosignal psychology : The role of scent (e.g., putrescine, sexual arousal signals) in human behavior and threat detection. Existential self-regulation : Terror Management Theory (TMT), mortality salience, and coping mechanisms like creativity or maladaptive behaviors. His publications predominantly investigate evolutionary adaptations in social behavior, with recurring themes of mortality awareness, mating strategies, and olfactory communication. Articles use experimental methods to analyze cross-cultural, physiological, and psychological responses to existential threats. He supervises graduate research, including current student Brad Johnson (death awareness and hope) and past student Dr. Rotem Perach (creativity as existential anxiety buffer). No grants or lab details are mentioned.

Aleksandra Szymków-SudziarskaView profile

Professor

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Embodied Cognition
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Aleksandra Szymków-Sudziarska is a Professor at SWPS University, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology in Sopot and the Department of Social Psychology . She serves as Deputy Director of the Institute of Psychology and Head of the Center for Research on the Biological Basis of Social Functioning. Her work bridges evolutionary psychology and social cognition to explore human behavior. PhD, Professor at SWPS University Deputy Director, Institute of Psychology Head, Center for Research on the Biological Basis of Social Functioning Affiliated with: Center for Research on Cognition and Behavior Research Interests Her research focuses on evolutionary psychology , examining: Social consequences of the behavioral immune system Impact of the ovulatory cycle on women's cognitive functioning Functions and dynamics of male-female friendships Theory of embodied cognition She authored the monograph The Mind Unleashed – On Cognition Rooted in the Body and the Social World , which synthesizes her work on embodied cognition. Recent projects include studies on creativity linked to ovulation and social signaling mechanisms. Teaching & Leadership At the Faculty of Psychology in Sopot, she teaches evolutionary psychology , social psychology , and empirical research methods. She leads interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Research on the Biological Basis of Social Functioning and the Center for Research on Cognition and Behavior .

Leif AnderssonView profile

Professor

• Genetics and Genomics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Comparative Genomics
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Leif Andersson is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, leading a research group focused on functional genomics in domestic animals and fish. His work bridges genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology to explore phenotypic variation and adaptation. His research includes comparative genomics of domesticated species, identifying mutations linked to traits like horse gaits , chicken comb morphology , and herring ecological adaptation . Recent studies highlight genetic mechanisms in species such as corn snakes , Grey horses , and Darwin's finches , emphasizing environmental interactions and molecular pathways. Key article trends include supergenes in herring adaptation, RNA-binding proteins in cancer and development, and mutation-discovery in domesticated animals. His group's work spans genetic variation , ecological pressures , and evolutionary genetics . Students in his group include Arianna Cocco Ryan Joseph Daniels Jake Goodall Zheng Li Cheng Ma Giulia Maestri Fahime Mohamadnejad Sangdehi Mats Pettersson Matteo Sebastianelli Leyi Su Dandan Wang His contact details include the email Leif.Andersson@imbim.uu.se and phone number 070-425 02 33 , with an office at BMC, Husargatan 3, Uppsala.

Ed HopkinsView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
• Behavioral Economics
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Ed Hopkins is a Professor of Economics at King's College London and the Interim Head of the Economics Department within the King’s Business School. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, and has held positions at the University of Edinburgh and as a visiting scholar at institutions including the California Institute of Technology and the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on game theory, behavioral economics, and social economics, with particular emphasis on topics such as tournament models, inequality, learning dynamics, and experimental economics. Key areas of interest include status concerns, marriage matching, and the implications of non-standard preferences in strategic interactions. Ed has contributed extensively to experimental economics, testing theoretical predictions in laboratory settings. He is actively involved in PhD supervision, accepting students for doctoral research. His work spans theoretical and empirical analyses, with notable contributions to understanding cyclical behavior in strategic situations, the role of information in decision-making, and the interplay between economic inequality and risk-taking.

Deborah GoberdhanView profile

Associate Professor

• Cancer Biology
• Cell Growth Regulation
• mTORC1 Signaling
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Dr. Deborah Goberdhan is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford , affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) . She leads an independent research group investigating amino acid sensing , mTORC1 signaling , and exosome-mediated communication in cancer progression using both human cancer cells and Drosophila models . She serves on the Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre Research Committee , teaches Medical and Biomedical Sciences undergraduates , and acts as Academic Public Engagement Lead for her department. Her research focuses on cell growth regulation through Proton-assisted Amino acid Transporters (PATs) , which function as 'transceptors' modulating mTORC1 activity . This work has expanded to examine exosome heterogeneity and therapeutic delivery mechanisms with support from BBSRC and Cancer Research UK . She co-founded Oxosome , the Oxford extracellular vesicle interest group , to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Key research areas include Cancer cell communication via exosomes Amino acid signaling in tumor progression Drosophila as cancer model system Clinical collaborations with Prof Adrian L Harris , Prof Freddie C Hamdy , and Prof Clare Verrill Recent publications highlight her group's contributions to exosome biogenesis (2023), brain-targeted siRNA delivery (2021), and nutrient stress responses in cancer (2020). She actively promotes scientific communication through ISEV social media initiatives.

Jenna Ann McHenryView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• +4 more

Jenna Ann McHenry is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Neurobiology at Duke University, holding a primary appointment in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurobiology. As a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, she leads the McHenry Lab focused on neural circuit mechanisms underlying social and motivated behaviors. Her educational background includes: Ph.D., Florida State University (2013) B.S., Florida State University (2007) Dr. McHenry's research defines fixed and flexible features of molecularly defined neural circuits controlling social and nonsocial motivated behaviors, with emphasis on hypothalamic subnuclei and connections to midbrain dopaminergic reward systems. Her lab employs optogenetics, in vivo deep-brain calcium imaging, viral/genetic targeting, and advanced behavioral analysis to investigate circuit processing in disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reproductive Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Major Depression. Specializing in chronic deep-brain microscopy, her team tracks neural networks during awake behavioral states over time. Her publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in neural circuit analysis, with recurring themes of hormonal modulation of social reward circuits, state-dependent sensorimotor processing, and neural mechanisms of social homeostasis. Key contributions include identifying prepronociceptin neurons in arousal responses and elucidating how adolescent sleep shapes adult social preferences. Major recognitions include: NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2017) K99 Pathway to Independence Award (NIMH, 2017) Notable Nole Alumni Award (Florida State University, 2018) NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship (NIMH, 2013) Dr. McHenry actively mentors graduate students and postdocs, with current lab openings advertised. Her research is supported by substantial grants including the Neurobiology Training Program (2024-2029), Establishing Neural Circuits for Social Homeostasis (2022-2027), and Illuminating Socially-Modulated Homeostatic Control Circuits (2022-2025). She teaches Behavioral Neuroendocrinology and research practicums across psychology and neuroscience programs. The McHenry Lab operates at the forefront of systems neuroscience, utilizing GSRB II facilities for deep-brain imaging and circuit manipulation. As part of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, the lab collaborates extensively on translational research bridging basic neural mechanisms with clinical applications in mental health disorders.