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J. Sebastian Tello is an Associate Scientist at the Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a position held since October 2011. His research bridges ecology, biogeography, and conservation biology with a geographic focus on Andean and Amazonian ecosystems across the Americas.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University (2005-2011)
- Licenciatura in Biology from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (1999-2005)
Research Interests:
Dr. Tello's work centers on biodiversity patterns in tropical ecosystems, with particular emphasis on:
- Climate change impacts on species distributions and community assembly
- Elevational and latitudinal diversity gradients in plants and animals
- Phylogenetic and functional dimensions of biodiversity
- Conservation prioritization in threatened tropical habitats
- Interactions between biotic processes and environmental drivers
Publication Trends:
Dr. Tello's 22+ publications (2003-2025) reveal an evolving research trajectory from desert rodent communities (2008-2012) to tropical plant ecology (2013-present). Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates increasing focus on climate change impacts in the Andes, with high-impact publications in PNAS and Science examining tree community responses to warming. His research consistently employs multi-scale approaches, connecting local community dynamics to continental biodiversity patterns through innovative applications of metabolomics and phylogenetic methods.
Scientific Awards:
No awards are documented in the current ORCID profile.
Advising and Grants:
The ORCID record indicates no formal student advising relationships. Grant funding details are not specified in the available profile information.
Labs and Teams:
Dr. Tello operates within the Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development at Missouri Botanical Garden, collaborating with an international network spanning institutions in the United States, Ecuador, Peru, and the United Kingdom. His work frequently involves large consortia such as the Andean Tree Demography Network and the Amazon Forest Inventory Network (RAINFOR), facilitating cross-border research on tropical biodiversity conservation.
