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Dr. Deanna Soper is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Dallas. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology and ecology, with an emphasis on host-parasite interactions, reproductive strategies in freshwater snails, coral biology, and animal behavior. She leads the Soper Lab, which collaborates on projects involving AI-driven marine habitat analysis and endangered coral conservation. Dr. Soper teaches courses such as Marine Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Tropical Ecology.
Education:
- B.S., Trine University
- M.B.A., Indiana University, Northwest
- PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington
Research Interests: Dr. Soper's lab investigates freshwater snail parasitology, coral growth mechanisms, and the evolutionary drivers of reproductive behaviors. Current projects include AI analysis of deep-sea ROV footage for biodiversity assessment and microfragmentation techniques for coral restoration. Her work bridges ecological field studies with molecular genetics to understand organismal adaptations.
Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her research indicates ongoing collaborative projects. No advised students are explicitly mentioned in available materials.
Labs & Teams: The Soper Lab engages undergraduates in diverse projects, emphasizing hands-on experience through fieldwork, genetic analysis, and technological applications in marine ecology.
