Adam G Jones

Adam G Jones is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the College of Science, University of Idaho. He is also a member of the Initiative for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences under the Office of Research and Economic Development at the same university.

Education:

• PhD in Genetics, University of Georgia (1998)
• BA in Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder (1992)

Research Interests:
His research spans a broad range of topics in evolutionary biology, with a particular focus on sexual selection, genomics, and reproductive biology. He is especially known for his work on sex-role reversed species such as pipefish and seahorses, studying how sexual selection operates in systems where males provide parental care. His interests also include molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology as they relate to evolutionary processes.

Publication Trends:
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on genomic and transcriptomic approaches to understanding sexual selection, reproductive evolution, and adaptive traits in both model and non-model organisms. Topics include genome assemblies, transcriptomic responses to hormonal exposure, mate choice behavior, and evolutionary theory such as Bateman gradients and Fisherian runaway selection.

Scientific Awards:

• Evolutionary, Ecological, or Conservation Genomics Research Award (2015)

Research Groups & Affiliations:
He leads the Jones Lab, which focuses on evolutionary genomics and sexual selection. He is also actively involved in collaborative research networks including the Initiative for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences, both at the University of Idaho.