Kaustuv Roy

Kaustuv Roy is a Professor in the Department of Ecology, Behavior & Evolution at the University of California San Diego. His research focuses on large-scale biodiversity patterns, particularly the latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG), and how climate change and anthropogenic activities impact marine ecosystems. Using interdisciplinary approaches combining ecology, genetics, and fossil records, he investigates processes driving biodiversity dynamics and conservation strategies for coastal species.

Education:

• Ph.D. from the University of Chicago

Roy’s work spans evolutionary dynamics, species range shifts, and microbiome interactions in marine mollusks. His lab integrates paleontological data with modern ecological studies to model biodiversity trends and human-induced threats.

Research Themes:

• Latitudinal Diversity Gradients
• Anthropogenic Impacts on Marine Life
• Molluscan Microbiomes
• Climate Change and Evolutionary Resilience
• Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems