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Steven Poe is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico, specializing in evolutionary biology with a focus on Anolis lizards. He received his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Texas-Austin in 2000 and has established himself as a leading expert in lizard systematics and evolution.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Texas-Austin (2000).
Dr. Poe's research interests span Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Evolution, Systematics/Phylogenetics, Herpetology (particularly lizards and crocodilians), Anolis lizard biology, evolution of development, and philosophy of biology. His work combines theoretical approaches with extensive field research across Central and South America, the Caribbean, and other regions where Anolis lizards are found.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on Anolis lizard systematics and taxonomy, with numerous papers describing new species and resolving taxonomic uncertainties. His research also explores evolutionary patterns, adaptive radiation constraints, and behavioral ecology, particularly sleep behavior in lizards. Poe's work demonstrates both taxonomic precision and broader evolutionary insights, bridging molecular, morphological, and ecological approaches.
Dr. Poe actively mentors graduate students, including Chris Anderson (PhD 2024) and Joseph Barnett (Master's 2022), who have collaborated with him on research related to Anolis lizards, rattlesnakes, and ecology of sleep. His field research has been supported through university resources and likely external grants, though specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text.
He leads the Poe Lab at UNM, which conducts extensive international fieldwork documented through numerous research trips spanning multiple decades. The lab maintains a strong focus on Anolis lizard diversity, behavior, and evolution, with field sites across the Neotropics. The lab's work combines traditional morphological approaches with modern molecular techniques to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology.
