James Hanken

James Hanken is a Research Professor of Biology and Professor of Biology, Emeritus at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ). His research focuses on the evolution of morphology, developmental biology, and systematics, with a primary emphasis on amphibians. His work spans laboratory-based molecular analyses to field inventories in regions like Mexico and Brazil. Current projects include studies on craniofacial patterning, life-history evolution, and biodiversity informatics. He leads the Hanken Lab, which investigates amphibian systematics and employs digital technologies for museum collections. His research has contributed to the discovery of new species and understanding evolutionary mechanisms in vertebrates.