Pascal O. Title

Pascal O. Title serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, leading the macroEEB Lab focused on large-scale evolutionary and ecological dynamics. His research integrates phylogenetic, trait, and spatial data to unravel biodiversity patterns across continents and through time.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from University of Michigan (2018)

Dr. Title's work centers on four interconnected research pillars:

• Large-scale biodiversity patterns through analysis of museum collections and observational databases for Australian reptiles, marine fishes, and Neotropical birds
• Species responses to climate change via geographic range shift analyses linked to phylogenetic history
• Species distribution modeling methodology development addressing data biases and environmental variables
• Diversification rate quantification through simulation-based evaluation of macroevolutionary metrics

His approach leverages global biodiversity networks and computational tools to address fundamental questions in evolutionary ecology.

Analysis of his 2014-2025 publication record reveals consistent focus on macroevolutionary processes across diverse taxa, with increasing emphasis on climate change impacts and methodological innovations. Key thematic threads include latitudinal diversity gradients, adaptive radiation mechanisms, and computational tool development for integrating phylogenetic and spatial data.

The macroEEB Lab operates as a collaborative hub for researchers investigating evolutionary dynamics across spatial and temporal scales, recently participating in the 2025 Evolution conference.