Ewa Krzyszczyk

Dr. Ewa Krzyszczyk is a Lecturer in Zoology at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. She serves as the Director of Student Engagement and Director of the BSc/MSc Zoology with Marine Zoology program, while also co-managing the BSc Zoology with Foundation Year. Her academic journey began at Bangor University where she earned her BSc in Zoology with Marine Zoology (2003) and MSc in Marine Mammal Science (2005), followed by a PhD in behavioral ecology from Georgetown University (2013).

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Age determination, life history and juvenile behavior in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) in Shark Bay, Australia, Georgetown University (2013)
• MSc in Marine Mammal Science, Bangor University (2005)
• BSc in Zoology with Marine Zoology, Bangor University (2003)

Dr. Krzyszczyk's research is centered in behavioral ecology, with a focus on understanding how behavior changes with environment, age, disease, and anthropogenic effects. She applies novel approaches to quantify these interactions and their consequences within and between ecosystems. Her work spans marine mammal behavior, particularly bottlenose dolphins at Shark Bay and St. Johns River, as well as reef health assessment in the Turks and Caicos Islands where she studied fishing pressure, Black Spot Syndrome effects, and lionfish culling management.

Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on bottlenose dolphin social behavior, disease transmission, and conservation. The articles reveal strong patterns in studying social networks, mortality risks, and behavioral adaptations across different environmental conditions. Her work bridges theoretical behavioral ecology with practical conservation applications, particularly in marine ecosystems.

Among her scientific recognitions is a Teaching Fellowship awarded in 2023. She has published extensively on bottlenose dolphin behavior, social structures, and conservation issues.

As an educator, Dr. Krzyszczyk teaches across multiple modules including Practical Skills, Field Trips, Invertebrates, and Dissertation in Biological Sciences. She is module organizer for Science Communication and Essential Biology. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement and experiential learning, believing that 'involve them and they will understand.' She has also taught Marine Resource Management, Directed Research, Tropical Marine Ecosystems, and Marine Megafauna Ecology while working with The School for Field Studies.

Dr. Krzyszczyk maintains active research collaborations across institutions and her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to marine conservation and environmental protection.