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John J. Wiens is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona since 2013. Previously, he held positions at Stony Brook University as an Assistant (2002–2006) and Associate Professor (2006–2012), and roles at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as Curator (1995–2002). He earned a B.S. in Systematics and Ecology from the University of Kansas (1991) and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Texas at Austin (1995). His work is distinguished by honors like the ISI Highly Cited Researcher award and editorial leadership roles at journals including Quarterly Review of Biology and Ecology Letters.
Research Interests: Wiens’ lab focuses on three key areas: (1) integrative phylogenetic approaches to evolutionary and ecological questions, (2) phylogenetic theory and methods, and (3) reptile/amphibian evolution. Specific topics include species richness patterns, niche evolution, life-history traits, and climate change impacts. Methodologies combine genetic, morphological, and environmental data with computational approaches.
Awards: His recognition includes the President’s Award from the American Society of Naturalists (2011) and the BIOS Distinguished Lecturer (2009). He has served on editorial boards for major journals and contributed to policy through biodiversity research.
Grants and Advising: Wiens has advised numerous students (not listed here) and secured funding for projects on phylogenomics, climate change, and biodiversity. His lab collaborates globally, emphasizing open-access data sharing through tools like SuperCRUNCH.
Labs/Teams: His research group integrates fieldwork and computational biology, focusing on amphibians, reptiles, and broader evolutionary patterns. Collaborations emphasize large-scale datasets and phylogenetic synthesis.
