جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kassandra Fordمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Convergent Evolution
• Ichthyology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kassandra Ford serves as Assistant Professor and Curator of Ichthyology and Molluscs at the Bell Museum, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, with appointments in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology. She leads The Convergence Lab, focusing on evolutionary morphology in freshwater fishes. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Environmental & Evolutionary Biology from University of Louisiana at Lafayette BS in Genetics from University of Wisconsin - Madison Dr. Ford's research centers on convergent evolution across biological hierarchies, investigating whether morphological convergence translates to functional/ecological convergence, its genetic basis in non-model organisms, and tropical-temperate divergence patterns. Her methodology integrates 3D morphometrics, phylogenetic comparative analysis, and biomechanical testing, primarily using Neotropical and Afrotropical electric fishes as model systems. Analysis of her 2018-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on craniofacial evolution in Gymnotiformes and Mormyroidea, with increasing methodological sophistication in morphological investigations. Her work bridges ichthyology, evolutionary developmental biology, and functional morphology while emphasizing cross-continental comparisons of freshwater fish radiations. Her recognition includes: Best Student Paper (American Society of Ichthyology & Herpetology, 2023) NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship ($138,000, 2022) BioOne Ambassador Award Nomination (2023) ICVM Research Travel Award ($2,000, 2019) Dr. Ford teaches Ichthyology (FW4136/5136) and graduate seminars while directing The Convergence Lab. She currently has no active graduate student recruitment due to funding constraints but evaluates future opportunities based on research alignment and grant availability, requiring prospective students to initiate contact during summer/fall for the following academic year. The Convergence Lab employs micro-CT scanning and geometric morphometrics to analyze teleost craniofacial evolution, maintaining active collaborations with ichthyology collections across North America and specializing in electric fish systematics.

Luiza Aparecidoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecology & Conservation Biology
• Ecosystem Science
• Physiology & Functional Morphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luiza Aparecido is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah within the School of Biological Sciences . Her research focuses on plant physiological responses to climate change, particularly water use strategies and carbon assimilation across tropical, temperate, and arid ecosystems. She leads the Aparecido Lab (https://www.aparecidolab.com/), emphasizing climate change awareness through outreach initiatives. Research Interests : Plant ecophysiology, ecohydrology, climate change impacts, transpiration dynamics, leaf thermoregulation, and water-carbon cycle modeling. Recent Publication Trends : Her work spans leaf venation evolution (2025), heatwave survival mechanisms (2024), and hydraulic constraints in desert trees (2023). Key subfields include thermal adaptation, hydraulic efficiency, and integrating plant physiology into land-surface models. Outreach & Education : She develops climate change education materials and investigates plant-water interactions in urban heat-stressed environments.

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Sean Tomlinson is an ARC Grant-Funded Researcher (A) in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Adelaide. His work focuses on integrating physiological and ecological principles to address challenges in conservation biology, restoration ecology, and biodiversity management. Key research areas include seed germination dynamics, animal metabolic responses to environmental stressors, and the application of physiological tools to inform conservation strategies. His research employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining field studies, experimental laboratory work, and computational modeling to understand ecological processes at multiple scales. Notable contributions include studies on the impacts of climate change on plant and animal physiology, the reconstruction of historical ecological dynamics, and the development of frameworks for effective ecological restoration. Recent work emphasizes the importance of physiological data in guiding translocation programs for threatened species, optimizing seed-banking strategies for degraded landscapes, and bridging gaps between theoretical models and applied conservation practices. Dr Tomlinson collaborates extensively with government agencies, NGOs, and international research networks to ensure his work informs policy and on-ground management decisions. His publications highlight innovative methodologies such as LiDAR-based habitat analysis for endangered species, high-resolution niche modeling informed by edaphic factors, and quasi-mechanistic spatial models for insect energetics. Ongoing projects explore the interplay of temperature, moisture, and bioclimatic factors in shaping species' distributions and resilience to anthropogenic pressures.

• Plant Physiology
• Forest Ecology
• Tree Growth
• +۷ مورد دیگر

George Koch is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University and is affiliated with the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society. His research focuses on the physiological and ecological mechanisms governing tree growth, carbon storage, and responses to environmental stress. His research interests lie at the intersection of plant physiology and ecosystem science, particularly in understanding how trees manage carbon reserves, respond to drought, and transport water and nutrients through sapwood. He investigates species such as Populus , Pinus , and Sequoia , with a strong emphasis on long-term carbon dynamics and forest resilience under climate change. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on tree ecophysiology, with key themes including sapwood function, remote sensing of forest biomass, global water potential monitoring (e.g., PSInet), and nutrient use efficiency in challenging environments. These works reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions and integration of field measurements with modeling and remote sensing. George Koch has been actively publishing in top ecological journals such as New Phytologist , Tree Physiology , and Functional Ecology , demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity. While specific awards are not listed, his h-index of 6 and consistent publication record indicate significant scholarly impact. He collaborates widely across the globe, contributing to large-scale ecological initiatives and mentoring early-career researchers through joint publications. His work contributes to foundational knowledge in forest ecology and supports efforts to model and predict ecosystem responses to global change.

Md. Kawsar Khanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecological Genetics
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Md. Kawsar Khan is a Postdoc in the Rolff Group - Evolutionary Biology at the Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on evolutionary mechanisms in ecological contexts, including predator-prey dynamics, pathogen evolution, and developmental adaptations. He investigates topics such as phylogeographic patterns in damselflies, virulence decomposition in infections, and ontogenetic shifts in defensive traits. Recent publications highlight his work on Phylogeography of damselfly wing shape variation across European populations Virulence dynamics in bifurcating infections Allometric scaling of antipredator traits under predator-induced selection He is affiliated with the Institute of Biology and contributes to interdisciplinary projects in evolutionary and ecological research. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, but his active publication record indicates sustained research engagement.

• Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Comparative Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Richard Blob is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University . His research focuses on the diversity and evolution of animal function , particularly in vertebrates, with an emphasis on reptiles, amphibians, and fishes . He teaches graduate courses in Vertebrate Biology , Biomechanics , and Evolutionary Ecology . Education: Ph.D., Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago (1998) M.S., Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago (1995) B.A., Individualized Studies (Paleobiology) & Biology, University of Pennsylvania (1992) His lab employs experimental biomechanics , phylogenetic comparative methods , and field sampling to study locomotion mechanics, bone strain, and environmental adaptation. Key areas include waterfall-climbing fish , turtle swimming kinematics , and deer antler evolution . Recent research trends highlight biomechanical tradeoffs in novel locomotor structures, hydrodynamic modeling for biomimetic design, and evolutionary transitions in aquatic-terrestrial environments. Collaborations span institutions like Brown University and the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Scientific Awards: Alumni Distinguished Professor (2015–present) Teacher of the Year (2006, 2013) Dr. Blob advises PhD and Master’s students and contributes to editorial boards of journals like Proceedings of the Royal Society B . His lab maintains facilities in Jordan Hall (400D–401D) and Long Hall, with active participation in the Bob Campbell Geology Museum .

Ryan Schottمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Vision Biology
• Molecular Evolution
• Comparative Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ryan Schott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at York University, affiliated with the Centre for Vision Research and the Connected Minds initiative. His research focuses on understanding how vertebrate visual systems evolve and adapt to environmental pressures, combining comparative genomics, transcriptomics, and experimental approaches. He leads the Schott Lab, which explores topics such as photoreceptor evolution, fossorial adaptation, and developmental mechanisms in amphibians, squamates, and turtles. His work integrates ecological, genetic, and developmental perspectives to address questions about visual system diversification. Current projects include studying visual evolution in amphibians, the molecular basis of novel photoreceptor types, and convergent adaptations in fossorial vertebrates. Schott collaborates internationally with experts in evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding opsins, lens morphology, and retinal adaptations across species. He is active in training graduate and undergraduate students, offering opportunities in evolutionary and developmental research. His lab also develops bioinformatic tools for genomic analyses.

Rafael Poyatos Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Plant Physiology
• Forest Ecology
• Ecohydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rafael Poyatos López is an Adjunct Professor in Ecology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) since 2018 and a Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, where he holds a prestigious Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers since 2019. He has served as a junior Principal Investigator at CREAF (Centre de Recerca Ecològica i Aplicacions Forestals) since 2015, where he coordinates the groundbreaking SAPFLUXNET initiative, the first global database of tree water use derived from sap flow measurements. Dr. Poyatos earned his BSc in Environmental Sciences (2002) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and his PhD in Biology (2006) from the Institute of Earth Sciences 'Jaume Almera' (ICTJA-CSIC) and University of Barcelona. His postdoctoral career includes research positions at Solfranc Tecnologías (2007-2008), Durham University, UK (2008-2009), and CREAF (2009-2015), complemented by research visits at the University of Edinburgh (2012) and Ghent University (2017). His research program focuses on plant functioning across multiple spatial and temporal scales, with particular emphasis on trees and forests in the context of global environmental change. Dr. Poyatos investigates plant water and carbon fluxes, examining the complex interactions between plant traits, whole-plant physiology, and ecosystem processes. His work bridges field measurements with theoretical frameworks to understand how trees respond to drought and other climate stressors. The SAPFLUXNET database he coordinates has become a critical resource for understanding global patterns of tree transpiration and drought vulnerability. Dr. Poyatos' recent publications reveal a strong focus on tree hydraulics, drought responses, and transpiration modeling, with several high-impact papers in top ecology journals. His research combines empirical measurements with theoretical modeling to address fundamental questions about plant water relations at multiple scales. Among his notable scientific achievements is the Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, which supports his ongoing collaboration at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany. As an educator, Dr. Poyatos has contributed significantly to the academic community at UAB, teaching in the Master's program in Terrestrial Ecology and Biodiversity Management (2010-2013) and various undergraduate programs (2018-present), including courses in Genetics, Environmental Biology, and Biology. His teaching reflects his research expertise in plant physiology and ecosystem responses to environmental change. Dr. Poyatos leads the SAPFLUXNET initiative and is actively involved with research groups focusing on functional biogeography and ecosystem physiology in the context of global change. His work bridges empirical field research, ecological theory, and global-scale analyses to understand how trees and forests respond to changing environmental conditions, with particular relevance to climate change impacts on forest ecosystems worldwide.

• Plant ecophysiology
• Tropical forest ecology
• Plant water relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Hietz is a Professor at the Institute of Botany , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), with 30+ years of research experience in plant ecophysiology and tropical forest ecology. His work bridges tree physiology with ecosystem-level responses to global change, focusing on xylem function, water relations, and functional traits across diverse biomes. Current projects: DigitalRainforest (LIDAR analysis), Alpine Trait Plasticity , and Light-Guiding Foils research Institutional roles: Former Head of Department (2021-2023), Scientific Committee Deputy for La Gamba Field Station Research spans plant water relations , wood biology , and epiphyte ecology , with significant contributions to understanding climate change impacts on tropical and alpine ecosystems. His work integrates anatomical, physiological, and ecological approaches to study tree responses to drought, salinity, and forest regeneration dynamics. Recent publications emphasize trait-based forest ecology , showing how microscale wood anatomy connects to macroscale carbon cycling. Key findings include mechanisms of xylem repair, neighborhood effects on tropical tree growth, and global patterns in wood density drivers. Scientific awards: 2005 Förderungspreis der Stiftung '120 Jahre BOKU' Supervised 20+ theses on topics ranging from urban green infrastructure to tropical forest regeneration Community engagement: Active member of scientific committees (2005-present), organizer of international symposia, and recurring participant in conferences across Austria, France, Colombia, and Indonesia . Serves on editorial panels for tropical ecology and plant physiology journals.

Emily Bairdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Ecology
• Insect Behavior
• Neuroethology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily Baird is a Professor at the Department of Zoology, Stockholm University , leading interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sensory ecology , neuroethology , and comparative morphology . Her work focuses on how insects like dung beetles and bumblebees process visual information to guide behavior in diverse environments. Key Collaborations : Dlife Project with University of Southern Denmark and University of Kiel (Human Frontiers Science Project) INVISMO Project with Lund University (Swedish Research Council) Research Themes : 3D micro-CT analysis of insect eyes Neural mechanisms for straight-line orientation Flight control in cluttered environments Mechanical principles of dung beetle ball rolling Techniques : Behavioral experiments, X-ray microtomography, computational modeling, ray-tracing simulations.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Skeletal Morphology
• Biomechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Campbell Rolian is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Calgary , specializing in evolutionary biology and biomechanics. His research focuses on skeletal morphology, limb development, and the role of developmental mechanisms in evolutionary novelty. Email: cprolian@ucalgary.ca His work involves artificial selection experiments in mice to study evolutionary processes, particularly in bone growth , locomotor adaptation , and craniofacial development . Publications span topics like semicircular canal morphology, limb modularity, and feeding biomechanics in hominins. Recent trends in his research include: Using mouse models to simulate skeletal evolution Investigating bone repair physiology under selection Reconstructing locomotor behaviors from morphology Exploring the genomic basis of rapid evolutionary responses His contributions to databases like MusMorph provide standardized morphological datasets for meta-analyses, advancing studies in evolutionary developmental biology.

• Evolutionary ecology
• Freshwater invertebrate ecology
• Zooplankton
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Walsh is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), College of Science, where she also serves as Associate Dean of the College of Science and Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Resource Management (CERM). Her academic roles span Bioinformatics, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Environmental Science disciplines. Her research focuses on evolutionary ecology of freshwater invertebrates in arid environments, with core projects examining: Adaptation mechanisms of Chihuahuan Desert zooplankton in temporary habitats Comparative genomics and molecular phylogenetics in rotifers Life history evolution and diapause regulation cues Environmental toxicology impacts of heavy metals and pharmaceuticals on rotifers Population genetics of tardigrades in dryland ecosystems Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in rotifer taxonomy, wind-mediated dispersal mechanisms, and genomic responses to desert conditions. Her work consistently integrates microscopy, genomics, and field ecology to address challenges in temporary aquatic habitats, with increasing emphasis on African biodiversity assessments and climate change impacts on diapause. Dr. Walsh leads major grant-funded initiatives including: UTEP RISE Program: NIH-funded research training for biomedical careers STEMGrow Program: $6.4 million NIH initiative for undergraduate research development RaMP (ROADs): Research access in extreme dryland environments These programs implement experiential learning and stratified mentoring models proven to enhance STEM recruitment and retention at this Hispanic-serving institution. She actively mentors undergraduate researchers featured in symposia like the Summer COURI event. Her laboratory conducts field investigations of desert springs across North America and Africa, with recent discoveries including wind dispersal mechanisms of microinvertebrates. The lab maintains external collaborations mapped through institutional resources and specializes in integrative studies of rotifer and tardigrade adaptation.

• Paleoanthropology
• Human Evolution
• Geometric Morphometrics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Philipp Gunz is a prominent paleoanthropologist and Research Group Leader (W2) at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, where he leads the Cranial Evolution and Development research group. He has held this position since 2015 and is also a Fellow of the Max Planck School of Cognition since 2019. Additionally, he has been a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Vienna, Austria, since 2001. Dr. Gunz's research focuses on the evolution of human development through the study of growth patterns and morphology in humans, fossil ancestors, and primate relatives. He is a specialist in virtual reconstruction of fossils and the statistical analysis of shape using geometric morphometrics. His work explores various aspects of developmental and evolutionary shape changes in living and fossil primates, with particular emphasis on the evolution of the face, teeth, bony labyrinth, and brain. One key research focus is the evolution of the brain and its endocranial imprint in the skull, where changes in endocranial shape observed in the hominin lineage may be linked to evolutionary changes in brain organization. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on comparative analyses of cranial morphology across hominins, with particular attention to Neanderthals versus modern humans. His work integrates multiple approaches including virtual reconstruction, geometric morphometrics, and interdisciplinary collaboration with neuroscientists, geneticists, and archaeologists to tackle complex questions about human evolution that cannot be addressed through fossil evidence alone. Dr. Gunz has supervised numerous PhD students whose work has significantly contributed to paleoanthropology, with graduates spanning from 2009 to 2023. His research has been supported by substantial funding, including a 6 million euro grant for the Evolution of Hominoid Brain connectomics project since 2019, demonstrating the significance and interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Bruno Alves Buzattoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Sexual Selection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bruno Alves Buzatto is a Senior Lecturer in Terrestrial Ecology at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering. He is a behavioral and evolutionary ecologist specializing in arthropod biodiversity, particularly insects and arachnids, with an h-index of 23 and 1,362 citations across 59 research outputs. His educational background includes: PhD in The evolution of male dimorphism in arthropods from the University of Western Australia (2013) MSc in Reproductive biology of the harvestman Acutisoma proximum from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2008) BSc (Honours) from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2005) Dr. Buzatto's research focuses on sexual selection, alternative reproductive tactics, and the evolution of mating systems in arthropods. His work often employs experimental evolution approaches to study phenotypic plasticity in terrestrial arthropods including dung beetles, earwigs, bulb mites, and spiders. He has made significant contributions to understanding male dimorphism, weapon allometry, and sperm competition in invertebrates. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on sexual selection dynamics in arthropods, particularly examining how environmental factors like climate change and resource availability influence mating behaviors and reproductive strategies. His work spans taxonomic groups from spiders and scorpions to mites and harvestmen, with recent emphasis on Australian arachnids including the Sydney Funnel-Web Spider. He has also contributed to biodiversity discovery, notably with the identification of a millipede species with over 1,000 legs. His scientific contributions include: Discovery of the first true millipede with more than 1,000 legs Research on short-range endemic invertebrates in Western Australia's Pilbara and Goldfields regions National Geographic-funded project on Sydney Funnel-Web Spider movement ecology Dr. Buzatto maintains active research collaborations through external positions as Research Associate at the Western Australian Museum, Honorary Lecturer at Macquarie University, and Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. His laboratory and field research involves studying arthropod behavior, morphology, and ecology, with particular focus on Australian terrestrial invertebrates. His team combines field observations with experimental approaches to understand evolutionary processes shaping arthropod diversity.

Mohammed Elbediwiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammed Elbediwi is a Research Fellow in the Rolff Group - Evolutionary Biology at the Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on evolutionary processes in animal systems, particularly examining how ecological interactions shape phenotypic traits and population dynamics. Current interests include phylogeographic patterns in insects, pathogen virulence evolution, and predator-driven morphological adaptations. Recent work includes studies on damselfly wing shape variation across European populations, decomposition of virulence in bifurcating infections, and ontogenetic shifts in antipredator defenses. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the profile. He is affiliated with the Department of Biology within the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy faculty. His contact details include an institutional email address.