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Philip Bergmann is a Professor in the Biology Department at Clark University. His research integrates evolutionary biology, biomechanics, and ecology to study the diversification of functional morphological systems in lizards and other craniates.
- Ph.D.: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2008)
- M.S.: Systematics and Biogeography, University of Calgary (2003)
- B.S.: Ecology and Zoology, University of Calgary (1999)
His work focuses on phenotype-function relationships in locomotion, the role of environmental context in morphological evolution, and convergent evolution of snake-like body forms. He employs phylogenetically-informed statistics, high-speed video analysis, force plates, and fieldwork across diverse ecosystems.
Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, including studies on lizard terrestrial swimming mechanics, the evolution of fossorial locomotion, and collaborations on public health topics like structural racism's impact on COVID-19 outcomes. His lab emphasizes integrating museum specimens with field data for maximal taxon sampling.
- Clark University Faculty Development Fund (2025-2026): Evolution of vertebrae in fossil animals
- National Science Foundation Grant (2014-2019): Collaborative research on limb loss/gain in skinks
He teaches courses in comparative anatomy, herpetology, biostatistics, animal locomotion, and scientific career development, combining research and pedagogy to train students in empirical and analytical methods.
