Clay Corbin

Clay Corbin is a Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Bloomsburg University. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio University and teaches courses such as Ornithology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Vertebrate Zoology, and Anatomy and Physiology laboratory. His research focuses on Evolutionary Ecology, Foraging Ecology, and Ecological Morphology, often involving collaborations with Masters and undergraduate students.

• Education: Ph.D. in Biology from Ohio University

His student-based research program includes projects on museum collections, ecological morphology, foraging ecology, and avian interactions with West Nile virus. Publications span topics from acid mine drainage effects on riparian birds to mosquito vector surveillance. Notably, he co-authored work on avian host diversity in mosquito blood meals and feeding mechanics in birds via comparative anatomy and niche specialization. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his contributions to integrative biology through field research and student mentorship highlight his academic impact. Contact details include the university phone number (570-389-4134).