Gerardo Arceo-Gomez

Gerardo Arceo-Gomez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the School of Science, Engineering, and Math at East Tennessee State University. His research program focuses on plant-pollinator interactions and their ecological and evolutionary consequences across diverse ecosystems.

Dr. Arceo-Gomez's research spans several key areas in plant ecology and evolution:

• Patterns and drivers of plant-pollinator interactions in diverse communities
• Mechanisms mediating plant community assembly through pollinator competition and facilitation
• Importance of floral traits (color, scent) in community dynamics
• Effects of human-mediated disturbances on plant-pollinator systems
• Heterospecific pollen transfer dynamics and fitness consequences

His research employs field studies, greenhouse experiments, and network analysis approaches across multiple ecosystems, including coastal sand dunes in the Yucatan Peninsula and serpentine seeps in northern California. Recent publications show growing emphasis on pollen co-transport networks, individual-level pollinator networks, and the relationship between pollen protein content and plant fitness.

Dr. Arceo-Gomez maintains active collaborations with researchers at the University of Yucatan (Mexico) and University of Tennessee Knoxville, reflecting his international research profile. His lab has recently produced award-winning students including Daniel, Marjori, Isa, and Dayton.

Teaching responsibilities include Conservation Biology (BIOL 4737/5737) and Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity (BIOL 6300), where he likely integrates his research expertise with classroom instruction.