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Johanna Mappes is a Professor at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme. She also serves as a supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Integrative Life Science and Wildlife Biology. Her research explores the interplay between ecology and evolution, focusing on predator-prey dynamics and animal coloration.
- Education:PhD in Ecology and Environmental Management, University of Jyväskylä
Johanna’s work centers on animal interactions, particularly how predators shape prey traits, communication, and evolution. She uses colorful animals as models to study adaptation, social and sexual communication, thermoregulation, immunity, and environmental shielding. Her recent publications investigate color polymorphism, genetic variation, and metabolic trade-offs in aposematic species.
Her research spans collaborations with institutions like the Academy of Finland and Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, addressing questions about evolutionary potential, resource allocation, and predator-avoidance strategies. Key projects include studying wood tiger moths and coloration in Lepidoptera.
Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: Mappes supervises doctoral researchers and leads projects such as The evolution of complex colour polymorphism and WildAP: Wild Animal Phenotyping Infrastructure, funded by the Academy of Finland and HELSUS.
