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Nathan Morehouse is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and Director of the Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS). He holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (2009) and a B.S. from Cornell University (2000). His research focuses on the evolutionary biology of visual and behavioral traits in insects and spiders, particularly jumping spiders and butterflies. He investigates co-evolutionary dynamics of reproductive traits, sexual selection, and nutritional ecology, with an emphasis on how visual systems influence signal evolution.
Education:
- Ph.D., Biology, Arizona State University, 2009
- B.S., Biological Sciences, Cornell University, 2000
Key Research Interests:
- Visual ecology and color vision in jumping spiders
- Coevolution of male displays and female sensory systems
- Post-copulatory reproductive interactions in butterflies
- Art-science collaborations to enhance public engagement
Grants and Funding:
- $1,028,734 (NSF) for research on jumping spider color vision
- $580,896 (NSF) for studies on female gaze and male courtship displays
- IRiS partnerships with industry (Kroger, Procter & Gamble) and federal agencies (NIOSH)
Labs and Teams: Directs IRiS and leads the Morehouse Lab, which emphasizes interdisciplinary research and outreach. Collaborates with institutions globally, including the University of Tours (France) and UC’s engineering and arts colleges.
