معرفی
Scott Kirkton is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Union College, where he leads research on how body size influences oxygen delivery, muscle performance, and locomotion in insects. His work integrates biochemistry, morphology, and biomechanics to address fundamental questions in comparative physiology.
Education:
- B.S., Denison University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
- Postdoctoral Fellow, UCSD Medical School
Research Interests:
His research focuses on body size effects in insects, including oxygen delivery mechanisms, muscle performance scaling, and locomotion efficiency. He uses locusts and caterpillars as models to study metabolic adaptations and physiological trade-offs. Techniques include synchrotron imaging, biochemical assays, and behavioral experiments.
Awards:
- APS Fellow (American Physiological Society)
- Stillman Prize (Union College)
Teaching & Mentorship:
Teaches courses like Comparative Animal Physiology and Exercise Physiology. Advises undergraduate researchers through Union College’s Biology Department programs.
Labs & Facilities:
Utilizes Union College’s Integrated Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) for advanced imaging and physiological studies, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to explore insect physiology.
