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Michael S. Barker is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona. He leads the Bioinformatics Degree Program and has held academic roles since 2011. His research focuses on the origins of biodiversity through genomic events like polyploidy and hybridization, integrating computational tools with molecular and phylogenetic approaches.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Evolutionary Biology, Indiana University (2009)
- M.S., Botany, Miami University (2003)
- B.S., Biology, Denison University (2001)
Research interests include genomic evolution, with studies on Brassica crops, Selaginella lycophytes, and macroevolutionary patterns across eukaryotes. His work bridges micro- and macroevolutionary scales to understand genome-driven diversity.
Awards include the Botanical Society of America’s Emerging Leader Award (2016) and the NSERC-BRITE Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009–2010). He contributes to editorial roles, including editing a Special Issue on polyploidy in the American Journal of Botany.
His lab collaborates widely, generating genomic data to explore evolutionary processes. While no specific grants or advising details are listed, his leadership roles highlight active mentorship and program development.
