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Josef Ackerman is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Biological Science. His research focuses on physical ecology, limnology, and aquatic science, particularly studying unionid mussels, macrophytes, and hydrodynamic processes in lakes and rivers. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Physical Ecology and Aquatic Science.
Education:
- PhD in Biomechanics from Cornell University
- MA in Physical Ecology from SUNY Stony Brook
- Postdoctoral research at University of Toronto and Royal Ontario Museum
Research Interests:
- Biomechanics of aquatic organisms
- Hydrodynamics of benthic-pelagic coupling
- Effects of turbulence on larval fish and mussel recruitment
- Submerged vegetation and water quality dynamics
- Conservation of freshwater mussels
Editorial Roles:
- Associate Editor of Limnology and Oceanography
- Associate Editor of Aquatic Sciences
- Past Editor-in-Chief of Limnology & Oceanography: Fluids and Environments
Awards:
- Canada Research Chair in Physical Ecology and Aquatic Science
Grants & Advising:
- Funding available for MSc/PhD students researching larval fish ecology and bivalve trophic dynamics
- Supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in physical ecology
Labs/Teams:
- Laboratory facilities in SSC 2407/2408 at University of Guelph
- Collaborations with the Royal Ontario Museum and UNBC
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