معرفی
Jordan Okie is an Assistant Research Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University (ASU), with affiliations to the ASU-Santa Fe Institute (SFI) Center for Biosocial Complex Systems and the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2011) and a B.A. in Biology from Carleton College (2003). His research focuses on metabolic ecology, macroecology, astrobiology, and sustainability science, integrating theoretical and empirical approaches to understand ecological and evolutionary patterns across scales.
Education
- Ph.D. in Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (2011)
- B.A. in Biology, Carleton College, MN (2003)
- Complex Systems Summer School, Santa Fe Institute (2007)
- Field studies in Tanzania (School for International Training, 2000)
Research Interests
Okie’s work explores the metabolic basis of ecology and evolution, with a focus on microbial communities, macroevolution, and anthropogenic impacts. His theoretical models address questions about metabolic scaling, biodiversity dynamics, and the thermodynamic constraints on life. He also investigates human ecology and sustainability, emphasizing energy use and socio-ecological systems.
Key Awards & Fellowships
- NASA Astrobiology Institute Postdoctoral Fellow (2012–2014)
- ASU-SFI Fellow (ongoing)
- International Mobility Fellow, Czech Academy of Sciences (2015)
Labs & Collaborations
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability, the SFI Center for Biosocial Complex Systems, and international institutions such as the Czech Academy of Sciences. His research often bridges natural and social sciences to address Anthropocene challenges.
