Justin Van Goor

Justin Van Goor is an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri, located in Tucker Hall, Room 212. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Iowa State University and a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Iowa State University
  • B.Sc., Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Dr. Van Goor's research focuses on interspecific interactions in community modulation, spanning ecology, evolution, genetics and genomics, plant biology, and quantitative and computational biology. His work integrates these disciplines to explore how species interactions shape ecological communities.

• Scientific Awards
  • USDA-NIFA Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021-2023)
  • Iowa State University Teaching Excellence Award (2018)

Contact: jvangoor@missouri.edu