معرفی
Vincenzo Ellis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His office is located in Townsend Hall on the Newark campus.
Education
- Postdoctoral Associate in Biology, Lund University (2017–2019)
- Postdoctoral Associate in Biology, Federal University of Minas Gerais (2015–2017)
- Ph.D. in Biology, University of Missouri – St. Louis (2015)
- B.A. in Biology, University of California – Santa Barbara (2010)
Research Focus
Dr. Ellis's research integrates disease ecology, molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, and macroecology to investigate host-parasite interactions in avian systems. His work emphasizes parasitic diseases in wild bird populations, using genomic tools to examine parasite evolution, biogeographical patterns, and disease transmission dynamics across ecological scales.
Publication Trends
Ellis's recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate a consistent focus on avian haemosporidian parasites, particularly Plasmodium relictum. Research themes include host specialization, global parasite biogeography, experimental immunology, and genomic analysis techniques. His collaborations frequently address cross-continental disease patterns and ecological drivers of infection.
Advising and Laboratory
Currently advises two graduate students: Scarlet Shifflett (MS in Wildlife Ecology) and Tyler Wiedmeyer (MS in Entomology). Leads the Ellis Lab at UD, which focuses on disease ecology and evolution research.
