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Severin FowlesView profile

Professor

• Critical Indigenous Studies
• Collaborative Archaeology
• Settler Colonialism
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Severin Fowles is a Professor of Anthropology and American Studies at Barnard College, where he chairs the Anthropology Department and directs the Archaeology Track. His scholarship merges archaeological methods with Critical Indigenous Studies, Art History, Religious Studies, and New Materialist Philosophy to reimagine the history of the American West. He has directed excavations at sites spanning ten thousand years—from early forager camps to 1960s hippie communes—and conducted landscape surveys like the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument rock art project and agricultural system research with Picuris Pueblo. PhD in Anthropological Archaeology, University of Michigan (2004) BA in Anthropology, Dartmouth College (1993) Fowles' research centers on Indigenous ontologies , collaborative archaeology with descendant communities (notably Picuris Pueblo, Comanche Nation, and San Antonio del Embudo's Indo-Hispano community), and visual culture as historical text. His recent articles explore multispecies archaeology (wolves in settler colonialism), rock art as counter-archives , and long-term visual culture trends in the Southwest. Key themes include settler colonialism , religious ecology , and historiographic critique . Scientific awards include multiple National Science Foundation grants , a Tow Professorship , and Presidential Research Awards . He has contributed to major edited volumes like The Oxford Handbook of Southwest Archaeology and authored An Archaeology of Doings: Secularism and the Study of Pueblo Religion . His teaching emphasizes Indigenous Place-Thought , material culture analysis , and collaborative field methods in New Mexico.

Peter MitchellView profile

Professor

• African Archaeology
• Southern African Later Stone Age
• Hunter-Gatherer Societies
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Professor Peter Mitchell, affiliated with the University of Oxford's St Hugh's College as Tutor and Fellow in Archaeology, specializes in African archaeology with a focus on southern Africa and the Later Stone Age. His research spans hunter-gatherer societies, environmental reconstruction, and cultural heritage management. Professor of African Archaeology Tutor and Fellow at St Hugh's College Active in DPhil supervision and postgraduate teaching Research interests include human-environment dynamics, zooarchaeology, and material culture analysis. Current teaching involves courses on southern African hunter-gatherers and Sub-Saharan prehistory. Supervision areas emphasize southern African Later Stone Age and cross-species interactions. Recent publications explore ostrich eggshell bead networks, equid dispersal, and zooarchaeological insights from Lesotho. His work integrates ecological, technological, and theoretical approaches to African prehistory.

Cindy StillwellView profile

Professor

• Experimental Filmmaking
• Analog Film Processes
• Environmental Film Studies
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Cindy Stillwell is a Professor and Program Director of the MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking at Montana State University's School of Film & Photography within the College of Arts & Architecture. She is also affiliated with the Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and Peoples of the North American West and was previously a member of the University Film and Video Association from 2005 to 2023. Professor Stillwell earned her M.F.A. in Film from New York University in 1996 and her B.F.A. in Photography from the University of Georgia in 1991. Her work focuses on human and nonhuman relationships within the natural world, with particular attention to flora and fauna. She specializes in analog filmmaking techniques including hand processing super 8 and 16mm film, cameraless motion picture processes using cyanotype animation, and eco-processing techniques that utilize plant-based developers foraged on-site. Her recent creative output shows a strong trend toward environmental observation through alternative film processes, with numerous works exploring botanical subjects through hand-processed film techniques. She has created a distinctive body of work that bridges documentary, experimental, and personal essay forms, often incorporating mixed media approaches that blend film, photography, and painting. Emmy Award Nomination (2016) E. B. Craney Broadcasting Award (2016) Best Experimental Documentary, BZN International Film Festival (2021) Multiple artist residencies at MacDowell Colony, Ucross Foundation, and Helene Wurlitzer Foundation Selections at Sundance Film Festival, Museum of Modern Art, and international festivals worldwide Professor Stillwell actively mentors students through the MFA program she directs and maintains an active production schedule with numerous current projects including the 'Forget Me Not' series of flower films and 'Mojave Dreams,' an experimental documentary about Joshua Trees in the Mojave desert. Her work with Hybrid Media, LLC demonstrates her commitment to both artistic practice and practical film production. She leads the 'Forget Me Not' project, which involves growing a 'developers garden' of plants used to create eco-friendly film developers, and continues to explore the intersection of art, science, and environmental observation through her filmmaking practice.

Anish SapkotaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Agricultural Water Management
• Precision Agriculture
• Drones and Remote Sensing
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Dr. Anish Sapkota serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences within Montana State University's College of Agriculture. His research integrates precision agriculture technologies with soil and water sciences to develop sustainable crop production solutions through on-farm experimentation and data-driven modeling. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside (2022) M.S. in Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University (2018) Research focuses on Agricultural Water Management , Precision Agriculture , and Remote Sensing applications , with emphasis on drone technology, evapotranspiration modeling, and site-specific irrigation systems. His work bridges agronomy, data science, and decision-support tools for practical farm implementation. Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent output in top agricultural journals, revealing a strong trend toward UAV/satellite-based irrigation management and water conservation strategies across diverse cropping systems including almonds, alfalfa, and turfgrass. Active grant portfolio includes: NASA-funded project evaluating OpenET for Montana precision irrigation USDA NIFA grants on cattle stubble grazing impacts and residue management University of Montana-supported ASSIST sensor testbed initiative He serves as reviewer for Agronomy Journal, Agrosystems Geosciences & Environment, and Irrigation Science while teaching courses in agricultural sensing and capstone projects. His Precision Crop, Soil, and Water Management Group provides students with direct experience in cutting-edge field technologies for sustainable agriculture.

• Animal Welfare Science
• Animal Ethics
• Farm Animal Welfare
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Professor Christine Janet Nicol is a leading expert in animal welfare science and ethics at the Royal Veterinary College, where she has served as Professor of Animal Welfare since 2018. Previously, she was a Professor at the University of Bristol from 1985-2017, following her PhD in Zoology from the University of Oxford in 1986. She maintains honorary positions at the University of Oxford and University of Lincoln, and has held visiting appointments at Merton College, Oxford and the University of Waikato. Professor Nicol's research spans multiple domains of animal welfare science, with particular expertise in farm animal welfare (especially poultry systems), equine welfare, and welfare assessment methodologies. Her work integrates fundamental research on animal sentience with practical applications to improve welfare in commercial settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding broiler chicken welfare, laying hen behavior, equine cognition, and the development of welfare assessment tools applicable across species. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on translating welfare science into practical solutions, with studies examining slower-growing broiler breeds, equine cognition and behavior, and innovative welfare assessment approaches for diverse species including cetaceans. The breadth of her work demonstrates how welfare science can address challenges across different animal production systems and contexts. UFAW medal for Outstanding Achievement in Animal Welfare Science (2012) ISAE 50th Anniversary Wood-Gush Memorial Award (2016) EAAP A.M. Leroy Fellowship Award (2016) BVA 50th Wooldridge Memorial Medal (2016) ASAB Tinbergen Lecturer (2017) Gordon Memorial Lecture (2021) Lifetime honorary membership of ISAE and ASAB As an active researcher and supervisor, Professor Nicol collaborates with industry partners including RSPCA and commercial producers to address real-world welfare challenges. She serves on the UK government Animal Sentience Committee and as Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in Animal Science, demonstrating her influence on both policy and scientific discourse in animal welfare. Her research group provides students with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary work that bridges fundamental science with practical applications for improving animal welfare.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neuropsychology
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Suvarna Rekha Chinta serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology within the Faculty of Philosophy at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. Her academic profile spans clinical practice, cognitive neuroscience, and human-computer interaction, reflecting a truly interdisciplinary approach to understanding cognitive processes and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her educational background and professional qualifications include over nine years of practical experience as a therapist, complemented by extensive research activities. Dr. Chinta earned her doctorate and has established herself as a respected academic in multiple fields of psychological science. Dr. Chinta's research program demonstrates remarkable breadth, focusing on autism spectrum disorders, working memory enhancement through transcranial electrical stimulation, EEG and fMRI studies related to schizophrenia, and assistive technologies for children with dyslexia. Her recent publications from 2023-2024 indicate an active and current research trajectory in cognitive neuroscience methodologies. Her scholarly contributions span multiple disciplines, with publications appearing in neuroscience journals, cognitive psychology outlets, and human-computer interaction venues. This cross-disciplinary approach reflects her commitment to addressing complex psychological questions through multiple methodological lenses. Active member of the American Psychological Association (APA) Former editorial board member of DAS Singapore Recipient of research funding for projects on autism, PMTCT-HIV/AIDS, and dyslexia As an educator, Dr. Chinta has taught undergraduate courses in artificial intelligence and neural networks, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, and neuropsychology. Her teaching philosophy appears to integrate clinical practice with technological applications, preparing students for interdisciplinary approaches to psychological science. She maintains an active laboratory conducting research on EEG and fMRI methodologies related to schizophrenia and cognitive enhancement techniques. Her work with multilingual populations, particularly Telugu speakers, demonstrates a commitment to understanding cognitive processes across diverse linguistic backgrounds.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Cognitive Development
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Steven Holloway is an Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, where he teaches psychology courses and directs the Cognition, Learning, and Neuroscience Lab. He conducts research in the Cognitive and Visual Science Lab (CVSL) under President's Professor José Náñez. His research focuses on visual system processing mechanisms, particularly the dorsal stream's role in perceptual learning, reading ability, and neural plasticity. He explores methodologies for measuring dorsal stream processing efficiency and its impact on cognitive functions. His scholarly work demonstrates expertise in: Visual processing and neuroplasticity Perceptual learning mechanisms Reading disorder interventions Visual-motor integration Neural pathway diagnostics Dr. Holloway earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Arizona State University, working in the Perception, Ecological Action, and Robotics Lab (PEARL) under Professor Mike McBeath. He teaches courses including Memory and Cognition (PSY 324), Sensation and Perception (PSY 323), and various honors research courses.

Niccolò BonacchiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
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Niccolò Bonacchi is an Assistant Professor at ISPA - Instituto Universitário, where he teaches graduate-level courses in experimental programming and neurobiology. He is an Integrated Member of the Social Cognitive and Applied Neuroscience Team and maintains strong connections with the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme in Lisbon. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Nova University of Lisbon (UNL) M.Sc. in Psychobiology from the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology (ISPA) Bonacchi's research focuses on bridging mechanistic explanations of brain processes with emergent cognitive constructs. His doctoral work at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown examined how brains represent spatial objectives, olfactory cues, and anticipated results. He has concentrated on developing precise approaches to behavioral quantification and data analysis, believing these are critical for contextualizing experimental measurements. His expertise spans cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, neurobiology, electrophysiology, and Python programming, with a strong commitment to open science practices. His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to collaborative neuroscience initiatives. He developed the Bonsai-RX programming language now used worldwide, served as Data Architect for the International Brain Laboratory, and currently contributes to the COGITATE consortium researching consciousness. His work emphasizes standardized protocols, data architecture, and FAIR data-sharing practices to improve reproducibility across neuroscience laboratories. Bonacchi actively participates in major international collaborations and maintains profiles across scientific platforms including ResearchGate, Google Scholar, ORCID, and Twitter (@nbonacchi). His personal website (https://bonacchilab.github.io/) showcases his ongoing work in experimental programming and neurobiology.

Jennifer TempletonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Animal Behavior
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Professor Jennifer Templeton is a Professor of Biology at Knox College, where she has been teaching and conducting research since 2001. Her work spans the interdisciplinary fields of behavioral ecology, ornithology, experimental and comparative psychology, and neuroethology. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Biology from Concordia University-Montréal (1993) M.S. in Biology from Queen's University at Kingston (1987) B.A. in Psychology and B.Ac. (Honors) Biology from Queen's University at Kingston (1985) Professor Templeton's research focuses on learning, memory, and foraging behavior, with particular interest in how ecological and cognitive factors have influenced the evolution of decision-making processes, information use, and learning in both solitary and group-living species. She employs experimental approaches in both laboratory and field settings, primarily using birds as model organisms but also working with fish, bats, and dogs. Her work on visual lateralization in birds has revealed fascinating insights, including the discovery that passerines like European Starlings show reverse visual lateralization compared to non-passerines. She has also made significant contributions to understanding canine cognition and social learning in various species. Professor Templeton has received numerous accolades for her work, including: Exceptional Achievement Award for sustained excellence in research, teaching and service (2021) Co-PI on NSF S-STEM Grant: COAST: Creating Opportunities & Access in Science and Technology (2013-2019) Knox Mellon Faculty Career Enhancement Grant for collaborative research on visual mate choice in zebra finches (2017) National Science Foundation Grant for examining factors affecting public information use by birds (2001-2004) Professor Templeton is deeply committed to undergraduate research mentorship, with numerous publications co-authored with students. She serves as campus co-advisor for study-abroad programs in Tanzania and is an active member of several professional societies including the Animal Behaviour Society, Behavioral Ecology Society, and Comparative Cognition Society. Her lab provides diverse research opportunities for students interested in cognitive ecology, animal behavior, and neuroethology across multiple species and experimental approaches. Professor Templeton leads the Templeton Lab, which conducts cutting-edge research on visual lateralization, canine cognition, social learning, and foraging behavior. The lab has employed innovative techniques including FDG-microPET neuroimaging to study mate choice behavior at the neural level, providing students with exposure to advanced methodologies in behavioral neuroscience.

Duncan Stibbard HawkesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Hunter-Gatherer Societies
• Egalitarianism
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Duncan Stibbard Hawkes is an Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at Baylor University, where he conducts evolutionary anthropology research focusing on the Hadza people of Northern Tanzania. As an evolutionary anthropologist, his work bridges anthropology, behavioral ecology, and cognitive science to understand human social organization and behavior through the lens of contemporary hunter-gatherer societies. Hawkes holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2017) and a B.A. in Archaeology and Anthropology with distinction from the same institution (2011). His academic background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research approach that combines evolutionary theory with ethnographic fieldwork. His research program centers on egalitarian hunter-gatherer societies, particularly examining the Hadza who traditionally lived by hunting and gathering. Hawkes investigates the motivations, dynamics, and processes underlying Hadza egalitarianism, including food sharing practices, leadership structures, and property norms. He challenges theoretical assumptions about egalitarian societies through empirical field research, exploring how people minimize inequality in status and property. His work also examines how climate change, migration, tourism, and integration into cash economies are transforming traditional Hadza lifeways and affecting health, property, gender, and status inequalities. Hawkes' publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on hunter-gatherer social organization, with recent work spanning topics from egalitarianism and food sharing to hunting reputations and technological adaptation. His research employs mixed methods including experimental approaches in field settings, cross-cultural analysis, and behavioral observations. A notable trend in his work is the application of economic and psychological frameworks to understand hunter-gatherer behavior while maintaining anthropological sensitivity to cultural context. As an educator, Hawkes focuses on developing students' critical thinking, self-study, writing, and quantitative skills. He emphasizes accessibility in teaching and creates a non-judgmental learning environment, drawing from his own experience as a dyslexic academic to accommodate diverse learning needs. His teaching philosophy centers on gradually acclimating students to the excitement of scholarly inquiry at the frontiers of knowledge. Hawkes maintains an active research program in Tanzania with the Hadza, conducting fieldwork that bridges evolutionary anthropology with contemporary social challenges. His work contributes to broader debates about human social evolution while documenting the changing realities of one of the world's last remaining hunter-gatherer societies as they navigate modern economic and environmental pressures.

Charlotta KvarnemoView profile

Professor

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Sexual Selection
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Charlotta Kvarnemo is a Professor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology, particularly in fish species. She leads the Kvarnemo Lab, which investigates various aspects of reproductive behavior, sexual selection, and parental care in marine environments. Professor Kvarnemo's research spans evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, and marine science with emphasis on sexual selection mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and environmental influences on mating behaviors. Her work primarily examines how factors like salinity gradients, anthropogenic noise, and sex ratios affect reproductive success in fish, particularly gobies and pipefish. She investigates both male and female competition, mate choice processes, and the physiological basis of reproductive traits. Her research combines field observations with controlled experiments to understand evolutionary adaptations in reproductive systems. Analysis of Professor Kvarnemo's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on sexual selection theory, particularly examining how environmental constraints shape mating behaviors and reproductive outcomes. Her work challenges traditional assumptions about sex roles, demonstrating complex female competition and signaling behaviors. A significant portion of her research investigates the interplay between natural and sexual selection in determining reproductive strategies, with particular attention to nest-building behavior, parental care systems, and sperm competition. She has made important contributions to understanding how environmental stressors like noise pollution and salinity changes impact reproductive success in marine organisms. Professor Kvarnemo actively collaborates with researchers internationally and contributes to large-scale initiatives in marine evolutionary biology. Her work has practical implications for understanding invasive species dynamics, conservation biology, and the impacts of environmental change on marine ecosystems. She is also involved in science communication efforts, advocating for biologists to contribute to Wikipedia to improve public access to scientific knowledge. Professor Kvarnemo leads the Kvarnemo Lab at the University of Gothenburg, which maintains a multidisciplinary research approach combining behavioral observations, physiological measurements, and molecular techniques. The lab focuses on evolutionary ecology questions related to reproductive behavior in marine environments, with particular expertise in goby and pipefish species that exhibit diverse mating systems including sex role reversal. The research group investigates how environmental factors influence reproductive decisions and success, contributing to fundamental understanding of evolutionary processes while addressing contemporary ecological challenges.