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Dean C. Adams is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Iowa State University. His research focuses on theoretical evolutionary biology, particularly the macroevolution of multivariate phenotypes. He develops statistical tools like the R-packages geomorph and RRPP, and has authored over 150 publications. His empirical work examines vertebrate morphological evolution, with a focus on plethodontid salamanders. Adams leads the Adams Lab of Evolutionary and Theoretical Morphology, which integrates phylogenetic comparative methods and high-dimensional data analysis.
Education:
- B.A., Biology, Franklin & Marshall College (1992)
- M.S., Biology, University of Louisiana, Lafayette (1994)
- Ph.D., Ecology and Evolution, SUNY Stony Brook (1999)
Research Interests:
Adams' work spans theoretical and empirical research in evolutionary morphology. He develops analytical tools for geometric morphometrics and phylogenetic comparative methods, with applications to vertebrate evolution. His lab investigates micro- and macroevolutionary patterns of phenotypic diversification and the ecological and historical processes driving these patterns.
Awards & Recognition:
- NSF CAREER Award
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Rohlf Medal
Grants & Funding:
Adams’ research is supported by NSF grants DEB-2140720, DBI-1902511, DEB-1556379, and others. These grants fund projects on phylogenetic comparative methods, morphometric software development, and vertebrate morphological evolution.
Labs & Collaborations:
The Adams Lab collaborates with institutions globally, including the University of Barcelona (Spain), University of Adelaide (Australia), and Stanford University. Current projects include studies on salamander diversification, gecko evolution, and microbiome analyses in endangered species.
