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Dr. Sean Twiss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on behavioral and evolutionary ecology, particularly in vertebrates like grey seals. Key areas include spatial behavioral ecology, colony formation dynamics, and environmental change impacts on animal behavior. He collaborates with the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St. Andrews and has been supported by UK NERC grants.
Twiss leads a long-term study on grey seals at North Rona, integrating GIS data with field observations. His work emphasizes the interplay between physical environments, social dynamics, and individual behavioral decisions. Notable contributions include studies on stress-coping styles, oxytocin effects in maternal care, and invasive species dispersal mechanisms.
- Education: Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Glasgow (1992)
- Research Interests: Behavioral ecology, spatial ecology, animal personality, and environmental change.
- Supervision: Advises Jacki Sime (PhD).
- Awards: Invited presentation at the 2001 Marine Mammal Conference.
Twiss’s lab develops innovative tools like external telemetry systems for wildlife monitoring. His recent work explores domestication effects on dog facial expressions and energetic trade-offs in capital breeders. He emphasizes translating individual behavior insights into predictive models for ecosystem resilience under climate change.
