Gerlinde Höbel

Gerlinde Höbel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. Her research focuses on behavioral ecology, particularly in anurans (frogs and toads), emphasizing communication mechanisms, social interactions, and sexual selection. She investigates how environmental complexities like frog choruses influence communication strategies and how social dynamics shape mating behaviors.

Dr. Höbel holds a Dr. rer. nat. from the University of Ulm, Germany (2003), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Missouri-Columbia (2003–2006). Her work integrates field observations with experimental approaches to understand signal evolution, mate choice mechanisms, and the ecological factors driving reproductive behaviors. Her lab’s webpage (frogbehaviour.org) details ongoing studies on frog behavior and communication systems.

Recent research trends include exploring multimodal signaling, geographic variation in sexual signals, and the role of personality traits in mating decisions. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to the field. No specific advising or grant details are provided in the text, though her lab likely engages students in field and lab-based studies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges ecology, evolution, and animal behavior, with a focus on anuran species.