Luis A Bonachea

Luis A Bonachea is a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University (SJSU). He also serves during Summer Session Extension in the same department. His academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (2010) and a Bachelor of Science (2004) in Zoology, both from prestigious institutions: the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Florida, respectively.

Dr. Bonachea's research focuses on behavioral ecology, particularly studying the mating behaviors and decision-making processes of Túngara frogs (Physalaemus pustulosus). His work investigates how factors like predation risk and sensory perception influence female mate choice, spatial navigation, and communication strategies. Key themes include sexual selection, predator-prey dynamics, and the evolutionary implications of acoustic signaling.

His recent publications (2011) explore topics such as localization errors in mate search, predation risk effects on female preferences, and interspecific communication under threat. These studies contribute to our understanding of how ecological pressures shape animal behavior and reproductive strategies.

No scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials. He has not reported advisee students in the available data. His professional activities remain centered on teaching and research in evolutionary and behavioral biology.