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Callie Crawford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Coastal Carolina University. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology-Ecology and Evolution from New Jersey Institute of Technology, alongside an M.Sc. in Marine Biology from College of Charleston and a B.S. in Marine Biology from University of Rhode Island. Her research focuses on functional morphology, biomechanics of fishes, and CT scanning technology, particularly studying locomotion in cartilaginous and bony fishes. She uses non-destructive methods like μCT and 3D modeling to explore form-function relationships in organisms, with recent work expanding to Drosophila movement.
Education:
- Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology (Biology- Ecology and Evolution)
- M.Sc., College of Charleston (Marine Biology)
- B.S., University of Rhode Island (Marine Biology)
Research interests include fish morphology, biomechanics, and evolutionary adaptations. Her work bridges anatomy and behavior, analyzing how morphological traits enable locomotion and ecological niches. Recent studies highlight innovations in armor drag reduction, remora adhesion mechanics, and guppy diversification in river ecosystems.
Professional affiliations include the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology and the International Women in Biomechanics. She teaches Vertebrate Zoology and Biological Sciences II at Coastal Carolina University.
Her lab explores locomotor evolution and functional morphology, with a focus on bioinspired robotics models to understand terrestrial locomotion transitions. Collaborations aim to apply findings to engineering and conservation.
