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Joshua Puzey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary, where he has been since 2014. His research focuses on plant biology, genomics, and molecular ecology, with a particular emphasis on understanding hybrid zones, floral pigmentation mechanisms, and evolutionary dynamics in plants like Mimulus (monkeyflowers) and Asclepias (milkweeds). He holds a B.S. in Biology & Horticulture from Virginia Tech (2008) and a Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard University (2012). Prior to his faculty position, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Duke University under the NSF National Plant Genome Initiative.
His work integrates empirical and computational approaches, including the use of reaction-diffusion models to explain floral spot patterns in hybrids. Recent projects explore the genetic basis of trait loss in plants along environmental gradients and the historical interactions between monarch butterflies and milkweed populations. His research also addresses questions of polyploid speciation and the genomic consequences of hybridization.
Key grants include collaborative NSF-funded projects on modeling floral patterns and investigating hybrid incompatibilities. While no specific awards are listed, his research contributions highlight significant engagement with evolutionary and ecological genetics. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining mathematics, genomics, and field ecology to uncover mechanisms driving plant diversity.
