معرفی
Lisa Filippi is a Professor of Biology at Hofstra University, where she specializes in studying the ecological and evolutionary factors influencing parental care behaviors in insects. Her primary research focuses on species such as Parastrachia japonensis and Sehirus cinctus, examining behaviors like egg guarding, trophic egg production, and nest provisioning. She teaches courses in animal biology, ecology, entomology, and evolutionary biology, emphasizing hands-on learning through field studies and lab skills.
Education:
- PhD in Biology, Kagoshima University
- MA in Biology, Saga University
- BS in Biology, Adelphi University
Research Interests: Dr. Filippi investigates how environmental factors drive the evolution of parental care in insects. Her work explores foraging strategies, mating behaviors, and survival mechanisms in subsocial shield bugs. She established a campus field site to study Sehirus cinctus, enabling close observation of these insects' natural behaviors.
Recent Publications Trends: Her recent articles (2022–2023) highlight themes in STEM education mentoring, parental care mechanisms, and ecological adaptations in shield bugs. Earlier work (2016–2009) delves into kleptoparasitism, maternal manipulation, and life history strategies in subsocial insects.
Lab & Field Work: Her lab focuses on integrating field observations with behavioral experiments. The new Sehirus cinctus field site supports long-term studies on parental care dynamics and ecological interactions.
