Delbert André Green II

Dr. Delbert André Green II is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on the emergence of functional complexity across biological scales, with particular emphasis on phenotypic plasticity in insect migration patterns.

• Education: PhD in Biology from Harvard University, BS in Biology from MIT
• Lab: Green Lab
• Affiliations: Center for Statistical Genetics, Genetics Training Program

Research interests include evolutionary developmental biology, physiological ecology, and evolutionary genetics, particularly how environmental cues interact with genetically-encoded programs to shape migration in monarch butterflies. His work integrates genomics, developmental biology, and machine learning to understand biodiversity generation and constraints.

Recent publications highlight advances in monarch migration tracking via micro-sensors, comparative studies of migratory vs. resident populations, and the role of insulin signaling in developmental plasticity. His lab trains students in eco-evo-devo methodologies and maintains partnerships with the Museum of Zoology, Research Museums Center, and global conservation initiatives.