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Silas Bossert is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at Washington State University (WSU), within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His research focuses on evolutionary biology and systematics of bees, particularly using phylogenomic methods to study their diversification, biogeography, and taxonomic classification. He specializes in describing new species and analyzing bee traits through phylogenetic and historical biogeographic approaches.
Education: Ph.D. in Entomology from Cornell University (2020), M.S. in Zoology from the University of Vienna (2014), and B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Constance (2011).
Research interests include bee phylogenetics, pollinivory dynamics, and the application of ultraconserved elements (UCEs) for resolving evolutionary relationships. His work bridges genomic data with fossil records to understand temporal patterns in hymenopteran evolution. He has contributed significantly to the taxonomy of bees, including descriptions of new species in genera like Schwarzia, Pseudapis, and Maculonomia.
Publications highlight his expertise in bee phylogeny, biogeography, and methodological advancements in phylogenomic research. Notable contributions include studies on cleptoparasitic bees, cryptic species complexes in Bombus, and the development of tools for biodiversity data synthesis (e.g., the BeeDC R package).
Grants and collaborations are implied through his extensive research output, though specific funding details are not listed. His work emphasizes conservation relevance, particularly through accurate taxonomic frameworks and citizen science engagement.
