معرفی
Georgina Cooke is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of New South Wales working with Terry Ord. Previously, she completed her PhD at Macquarie University, Sydney in 2011, focusing on the evolutionary origins of Amazonian fish diversity using molecular and ecological approaches.
Research Interests:
Her research integrates molecular genetics, phylogeography, and ecological modeling to understand the evolutionary processes that shape biodiversity. She has worked extensively on:
- Genetic diversity and speciation in Amazonian freshwater fish
- The role of environmental gradients in driving adaptive divergence
- Evolution of terrestriality in amphibious fish using Blenny genera as models
Her work often combines genome-wide data with ecological and behavioral insights to reconstruct evolutionary histories and test hypotheses about adaptation and diversification.
Publications Overview:
Her peer-reviewed articles span topics in genomics, phylogeography, and biodiversity, with a focus on fish evolution in both freshwater and marine systems. Notable themes include cryptic species discovery, environmental drivers of genetic divergence, and the use of molecular markers to reconstruct biogeographic histories.
Current Work:
At UNSW, she is studying the evolution of terrestriality in blennies, using a multidisciplinary approach that integrates genetics, ecology, and behavior to explore how fish transitioned from aquatic to amphibious lifestyles.
