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Gerald Hough is a Full Professor at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics with dual appointments in the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences and Department of Psychology. His academic profile demonstrates significant contributions to neuroscience and ornithological research.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology from Ohio State University, and a B.S. in Neuroscience from Purdue University. His research program focuses on two major areas:
- Effects of aging on behavior and hippocampal anatomy using homing pigeons as a model species
- Language dialect analysis in songbirds, particularly Atlantic seaside sparrows as environmental indicators
Hough's work reveals strong connections between avian and human cognitive processes, with his spatial navigation research providing insights into human age-related cognitive decline. His bioacoustic studies of songbird dialects demonstrate how environmental disruption affects communication systems.
Notable honors include election as Fellow of the American Ornithologists Union (2015), the Sage Press Keystone Award (2019), and the Textbook & Academic Authors Association McGuffey Longevity Award (2022). His textbook on Behavioral Neuroscience is entering its 7th edition in 2025.
He maintains active research collaborations through projects like the Nuttall Ornithological Club-funded study on Atlantic seaside sparrow song variation as saltmarsh quality indicators. His professional affiliations span the Society for Neuroscience, Animal Behavior Society, and multiple ornithological organizations.
