Andrew Short

Dr. Andrew Short serves as Chair and Professor in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. His research focuses on the evolution and biodiversity of aquatic insects, with three primary areas: biodiversity discovery through fieldwork and taxonomic revisions, inferring evolutionary relationships using molecular and morphological data, and exploring macroevolutionary patterns. His work integrates phylogenetic analysis, biogeography, and taxonomic revisions to understand insect diversification in aquatic ecosystems.

• Education: Details not explicitly provided in the text.
• Affiliations: Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida.

Research interests emphasize phylogenomics of aquatic beetles, particularly in the families Hydrophilidae, Noteridae, and Dytiscidae. He investigates cryptic species diversification, historical biogeography, and evolutionary processes shaping Neotropical and global diversity. His studies combine fieldwork in regions like the Guiana Shield and Amazon Basin with genomic and morphological analyses.

Publications span taxonomic revisions, phylogenetic studies, and biogeographic analyses, often addressing gaps in understanding aquatic beetle diversity. Recent work highlights patterns of sympatric speciation, fossil-calibrated phylogenies, and the utility of ultraconserved elements in beetle systematics.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising & Grants: No specific advising/grant details provided. Focus is on biodiversity research and departmental leadership.

Labs/Teams: Leads departmental initiatives in insect systematics and biodiversity, likely collaborating with international researchers on field expeditions and genomic projects.