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Dana Cusano is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research integrates behavioral ecology and bioacoustics to study marine mammals, with emphasis on vocal signaling, social interactions, and anthropogenic impacts. She employs biologging tags to investigate sei whales, humpback whales, and North Atlantic right whales.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Marine Biology, University of Queensland (2021)
- M.Res. in Marine Mammal Science, University of St. Andrews (2010)
- B.A. in Psychology, Canisius College (2007)
Research Interests:
Her work explores how marine mammals use vocalizations to mediate social conflicts, express arousal, and navigate human-induced disturbances. Key themes include animal movement modeling, acoustic deterrent systems, and conservation strategies for endangered cetaceans.
Publications:
Recent articles (2020-2024) analyze vocal development in humpback calves, sei whale foraging risks, and vessel collision modeling. Her interdisciplinary approach combines field biologging, acoustic analysis, and computational methods to address conservation challenges.
Awards & Fellowships:
- US-Australia Fellowship (2020)
- University of Queensland Scholarships (2016-2020)
Grants & Service:
Recipient of competitive grants from the Australian American Association. Organizer of the North Atlantic Right Whale Predictive Tools Workshop and NSF reviewer. Featured in NOAA and Phys.org for expertise on whale conservation.
Collaborations:
Works with Blue World Research Institute, JASCO Applied Sciences, and international teams on acoustic exposure modeling and marine policy.
