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Brad Gemmell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida (USF), within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on marine ecology, fluid dynamics, and animal behavior, particularly investigating how organisms interact with fluid environments. He employs advanced imaging techniques like particle image velocimetry and holographic cinematography to study predator-prey dynamics, environmental pollutant impacts, and bio-inspired design principles.
Education: Ph.D. in Marine Science (University of Texas, Austin, 2011); B.S. in Biology (University of Victoria, 2006).
Research Interests: Gemmell explores fluid-organism interactions, evolutionary arms races between predators and prey, and the ecological consequences of marine pollutants such as oil spills. His work bridges biology and physics, with a focus on jellyfish propulsion, ctenophore predation, and the hydrodynamics of swimming in marine organisms.
Lab and Collaborations: The Gemmell Lab develops biohybrid robotic jellyfish and examines the role of marine organisms in ecosystem processes. Current projects include studies on salp colony locomotion, shark scale bristling, and the ecological impacts of gelatinous zooplankton.
Advising and Grants: Gemmell actively mentors graduate students and has secured grants for research on ctenophore predation, marine fluid mechanics, and bio-inspired engineering. He is currently accepting graduate students for collaborative projects.
