معرفی
Aaron A. King, Ph.D., is the Nelson G. Hairston Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Complex Systems, and Mathematics at the University of Michigan and an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a Biological Sciences Scholar at the University of Michigan. His research integrates mathematical modeling, statistical inference, and empirical data to study ecological and epidemiological systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona, 1999
- M.A. in Mathematics, University of Hawai'i, 1992
- B.A. summa cum laude in Mathematics, Rice University, 1989
Research Interests:
Dr. King's lab focuses on the dynamics of ecological, epidemiological, and evolutionary systems. His work includes:
- Modeling host-pathogen systems (COVID-19, influenza, dengue, pertussis, cholera, malaria)
- Antibiotic resistance in hospital settings
- Statistical inference for ecological and epidemiological data
- Integration of genomic and epidemiological data
- Mathematical frameworks for understanding parasite infections and immune responses
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Biological Sciences Scholar, University of Michigan
Teaching and Mentorship:
Dr. King teaches courses in Mathematical Ecology, Adaptive Systems, and Statistical Inference. He mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, including Avinash Subramanian and Madeline Peters, and is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers at the University of Michigan.
Lab and Collaborations:
He leads the King Laboratory of Theoretical Ecology & Evolution, which emphasizes reproducible research and rigorous theoretical approaches. The lab collaborates with institutions like the Santa Fe Institute and accepts students from programs such as Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Applied & Interdisciplinary Mathematics, and Data Science.
