Marketa Zimova

Marketa Zimova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. She is affiliated with the Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) and leads an active research lab focused on evolutionary and ecological responses to climate change. Her office is located in Irvine Hall, and she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Montana.

• Ph.D., University of Montana

Her research centers on understanding how rapid environmental change impacts wild vertebrate populations, particularly through mechanisms such as camouflage mismatch, phenological shifts, and morphological changes. She integrates fieldwork, museum specimens, climate data, and advanced statistical modeling to study adaptation in real time. Her work has significant implications for conservation and management strategies under global change.

The recent publications reveal a strong trend in studying phenotypic responses to climate change, especially in seasonal color molting species like Arctic foxes and hares, as well as morphological and migratory shifts in birds. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Ecology Letters, indicating a leading role in climate change biology.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the text, her publication record reflects significant scholarly recognition.

Dr. Zimova advises graduate students and leads an active research group investigating evolutionary climate change biology. Although specific grants are not mentioned, her research program implies external funding support. Her lab is based in Irvine 314 at Ohio University and continues to explore how species adapt—or fail to adapt—to rapidly changing environments.