Brian Alfaro

Brian Alfaro is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Eastern University's College of Health and Sciences, Department of Biology. He teaches undergraduate courses in Ecology, Genetics, Botany, and Environmental Issues, utilizing Eastern University's local environments as living laboratories. His research focuses on plant ecology, investigating environmental and genetic influences through geographical analyses, molecular data, and experimental studies. Current research explores historical ecology's intersection with religion and spirituality, emphasizing biblical and ethnobotanical perspectives.

Dr. Alfaro's work addresses climate impacts on crops and invasive plants, combining field studies with interdisciplinary approaches. His research portfolio includes studies on phenotypic plasticity in desert plants, global population divergence in cosmopolitan species, and arthropod biodiversity in urban forests. He has contributed to ecological modeling of invasive species and avian foraging behaviors in California ecosystems.

His publications span topics from urban ecology to marine predator metabolism, reflecting a commitment to both applied and theoretical ecological research. Professional associations and grants details are not explicitly stated in the provided materials.