جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Renee Loveمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Paleontology
• Geology
• Paleoclimatology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Renee Love is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the University of Idaho, affiliated with the College of Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences (2011) and B.S. in Geology (2005) from the University of Idaho and Washington State University, respectively. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Historical Geology, Paleontology, GIS Foundations, Petroleum Geology, and Virtual Field Methods. Notably, she pioneered a Minecraft-based virtual geology field camp during the pandemic, emphasizing innovative education. Her research focuses on paleontology, stratigraphy, and paleoclimatology, with specializations in Miocene flora, mammoth/bison fossil analysis, and geologic mapping. Key projects include studies on hybrid mammoths in Western North America, Miocene Lake Clarkia flora, and hydrocarbon reservoir correlations in Idaho. She also addresses geoscience workforce challenges, including mental health in academia and faculty roles in industry partnerships. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations, such as autoethnographic studies of research team dynamics and geothermal potential assessments in Southeast Idaho. While currently not accepting new graduate students, she actively engages in undergraduate mentoring and professional development initiatives. Her geologic mapping contributions span Idaho’s Payette Basin and Snake River Plain regions, integrating field data with subsurface well logs to explore energy systems. She frequently employs stable isotopes, U-Pb dating, and paleobotanical proxies to reconstruct ancient environments and faunal behavior.

Victor A. Albertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• Comparative Genomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Victor A. Albert is the Empire Innovation Professor of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo’s College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on plant evolutionary biology using genomic, developmental, and genetic approaches. Albert leads projects in tropical Southeast Asian flora genomics, carnivorous plant evolution, and the genomic basis of plant form diversification. Notable work includes sequencing the Amborella, avocado, and coffee genomes to elucidate ancestral angiosperm traits and agricultural adaptations. Education: AB/ScM (Brown University), PhD (UNC Chapel Hill), postdoctoral research at Uppsala University. Research interests emphasize genome sequencing of economically and evolutionarily significant plants, including coffee, avocado, and carnivorous species like Nepenthes and Utricularia. He investigates mechanisms of adaptive evolution such as gene co-option, polyploidization, and environmental adaptation. Key contributions include revealing the genomic basis of caffeine biosynthesis in coffee, understanding carnivorous plant digestive system evolution, and analyzing polyploid speciation in Hawaiian mints. Current projects explore rapid speciation mechanisms in Syzygium (myrtaceae) and climate change impacts on coffee cultivars. Awards: Not explicitly mentioned in available texts. Active in major collaborations like the Amborella Genome Project and GenBank submissions. Office hours by appointment.

Michelle McMahonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biodiversity
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirchele McMahon is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Department of Plant Sciences within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on biodiversity, evolutionary biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology. She is also associated with the UA Herbarium and the Desert Legume Program, contributing to plant biodiversity studies. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as PLS 307: Origins of Food Plants, PLS 477/577: Applied Plant Biodiversity, PLS 170C1: Plants and Our World, and PLS 472/572: Plant Systematics. Her work integrates phylogenetic analysis, genomic data, and computational methods to address questions in plant evolution and systematics. Research interests encompass genomic architecture of cacti, phylogenomic methodology, and the evolution of plant traits such as extrafloral nectaries. McMahon’s publications explore topics like gene tree discordance, plastid genome reduction, and bioinformatics tools for comparative biology. Her lab affiliations emphasize plant biodiversity and legume systematics. No specific awards or student advisement records are documented in the provided texts.

Santiago Martín Bravoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Botany
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Santiago Martín Bravo is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering, Pablo de Olavide University (Seville, Spain). His work focuses on plant systematics, evolution, and biogeography, particularly within the Cyperaceae family (sedges). Research Themes: Angiosperm systematics, molecular phylogenetics, chromosome evolution, biogeographic analysis, and conservation taxonomy Recent Collaborations: Studies on Carex diversification in Chile, biogeographic patterns of Mediterranean plants, and global nomenclatural stability initiatives Notable Contributions: 15+ recent articles on chromosomal microevolution, ecological speciation in sedges, and integrative taxonomic approaches combining DNA barcoding with traditional methods. His 2024 collective appeal highlights the importance of stable biological nomenclature. Network: Collaborates with institutions in Spain, Chile, Ecuador, and New Zealand. Supervises doctoral research in the Biodiversidad y Biología de la Conservación program.

Michael Kesslerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Taxonomy
• Community Ecology
• Plant Autecology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Michael Kessler is a Researcher at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany and Botanical Garden. His work focuses on tropical plant biodiversity and biogeography, investigating the interplay of biotic and abiotic factors with evolutionary processes in regions such as the Andes, Central America, Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Key research areas include fern flora systematics, epiphytic plant ecology, and climate-vegetation interactions in alpine and tropical ecosystems. He employs GIS modeling to analyze plant distribution-climate relationships and explores functional diversity drivers in fern communities. His recent publications highlight global patterns in fern phylogenetics, conservation challenges in tropical cloud forests, and elevational biodiversity dynamics. Collaborations span institutions in the USA (A.R. Smith, J. Grant), Germany (A. Widmer), and Switzerland (G. Zotz, D. Croll).

• Palaeobotany
• Evolutionary Biology
• Plant Systematics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Conran is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide's Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His research integrates molecular and morphological approaches to study the evolution, palaeobotany, and biogeography of Australasian plants, particularly monocots, conifers, carnivorous plants, and weeds. He investigates how climate change has influenced diversification in ancient plant groups, especially in nutrient-poor environments. His work emphasizes character evolution in response to historical climate shifts, with major projects including collaborations with the University of Otago on Miocene fossil floras in New Zealand and with China's Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanic Gardens on tropical plant families. Research interests span palaeobotany, evolutionary biology, and ecology.

Raquel Tavaresمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Genomics
• Molecular Evolution
• Functional Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raquel Tavares is a Principal Researcher at CIBIO-InBIO, Universidade do Porto, leading the PlantEvol research group. Her work focuses on plant genomics, molecular evolution, and the interplay between genotype and phenotype. She holds a PhD and has extensive experience in plant ecophysiology and genomic studies, with a particular interest in gene duplication and stress resistance mechanisms in grapevine. Tavares has held academic positions at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (LBBE) since 2005, contributing to teaching in biomathematics, bioinformatics, and plant genomics. Her research integrates genomic approaches to understand plant adaptation and evolutionary processes, including studies on angiosperm flower evolution and domestication genetics. Her research projects include investigating heat/drought resistance in grapevine and the evolutionary origins of angiosperm floral structures. Tavares has collaborated internationally, including visiting roles at Instituto Superior de Agronomia (Lisbon) and Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (Oeiras). Her contributions span over 20 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing genomic and evolutionary analyses in plants. Key themes in her work include gene function in sex determination, epigenetic regulation, and the evolutionary implications of genomic imprinting. While no formal awards are listed, her prolific publication record and leadership in plant genomics research highlight her significant contributions to the field. Tavares’ work bridges fundamental biology with applied challenges in plant adaptation, positioning her at the forefront of modern plant science.

• Desiccation Tolerance
• Seed Resilience
• Plant Physiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mariana Silva Artur is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Plant Physiology, Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on plant desiccation tolerance and seed resilience, particularly investigating molecular and genomic mechanisms enabling survival under extreme conditions. She leads the Seed Resilience Group, combining experimental physiology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology to study seed survival in arid and high-temperature environments. Education: Bachelor of Biology (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, 2008-2012) MSc in Agronomy/Plant Physiology (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, 2012-2014) PhD in Plant Physiology (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, 2014-2018) Postdoc in Plant Ecophysiology (Utrecht University, Netherlands, 2018-2020) Postdoc in Plant Physiology (Wageningen University & Research, 2020-2023) Research Interests: Desiccation tolerance, seed resilience, functional genomics, gene regulation, plant proteins, and climate resilience. Her work explores how plants adapt to extreme environmental conditions through evolutionary and molecular mechanisms. Grants & Projects: NWO ENW-Veni Grant (2020) investigating DT regulation during seed maturation Seeds for the Future Initiative (2020-2023) HEAT Project (NWO-funded study on seed quality under high temperatures) Fine Drying Project (NWO-Veni, 2021-2024) Labs/Teams: Head of the Seed Resilience Group within the Laboratory of Plant Physiology. Collaborates on systems-level approaches to enhance seed survival strategies.

Mark Clementsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Botany
• Orchidology
• Mycorrhiza Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Clements is a distinguished Australian botanist and orchidologist affiliated with CSIRO's Australian National Herbarium. Over four decades, he discovered ~250 new orchid species and curated thousands of specimens. His research focuses on orchid taxonomy, mycorrhizal symbiosis, and conservation. He pioneered molecular systematics in Australian orchids and restored the UK's extinct lady slipper orchid. In 2016, he received the Westonbirt Orchid Medal for lifetime contributions. Education: Agricultural High School (Adelaide), later pursuing PhD studies on orchid embryology. Career milestones include roles at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and Kew Gardens. Research Interests: Orchid phylogenetics, mycorrhizal relationships, endangered species conservation, and taxonomic revisions. Key contributions include the Checklist of Australian Orchids and molecular analyses of orchid diversification. Publications: Over 100 articles on orchid systematics, phylogenomics, and conservation strategies. Recent work emphasizes Australasian orchid evolution and threats from pathogens like myrtle rust. Awards: Westonbirt Orchid Medal (2016), recognition for global orchid research and conservation efforts. Labs/Teams: Collaborated with institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and CSIRO's biodiversity research centers.

• Plant Development
• Transcriptional Regulation
• MADS-Box Proteins
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marian Bemer is an Assistant Professor in Biosystematics at Wageningen University & Research. Their research focuses on plant development, transcriptional regulation, and the genetic mechanisms controlling floral architecture and fruit maturation in species such as tomato, Arabidopsis, and chrysanthemum. Bemer’s work integrates molecular genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics to study MADS-box proteins, hormone signaling pathways, and gene regulatory networks. Key projects include investigating inflorescence termination in tomato, the role of brassinosteroids in chrysanthemum capitulum patterning, and the functions of FRUITFULL-like genes. Bemer co-supervises PhD candidates in projects such as 'Apomixis Unravelled' and 'Unravelling Fruit Evolution in Solanaceae'. Their research has produced datasets on transcription factor targets and mutant phenotypes, available via NCBI GEO and ENA repositories. Notable contributions include defining FRUITFULL’s dual specificity in Arabidopsis, optimizing tomato shoot architecture through genetic mutations, and uncovering mechanisms underlying flowering time regulation. Bemer’s interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental plant biology with applied genomics, contributing to both academic and agricultural advancements.

Claudia Köhlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Reproductive Biology
• Epigenetics
• Molecular Plant Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Köhler is a Professor and Director of the Department of Plant Reproductive Biology and Epigenetics at the Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie in Potsdam, Germany. She leads a research group focused on epigenetic mechanisms in plant reproduction and joined the institute in February 2021, establishing a new research direction in molecular plant physiology. PhD: University of Freiburg (1999) Diploma: University of Halle (1996) Her research centers on epigenetic regulation of plant reproduction, particularly genomic imprinting , endosperm development , and hybridization barriers . She investigates how gene activity is regulated without DNA sequence changes, focusing on chemical modifications to DNA and associated proteins. Her work has significant implications for plant breeding and food security under climate change. Recent publications show a strong trend in understanding epigenetic control of seed development , small RNA pathways , auxin signaling in cellularization , and transposon regulation . Her team uses molecular techniques in model plants like Arabidopsis and Capsella to uncover fundamental mechanisms of inheritance and reproduction. While no specific awards are mentioned in the text, her leadership role at a Max Planck Institute reflects high scientific recognition. She has mentored numerous researchers and collaborates widely. Her lab investigates how epigenetic mechanisms can be harnessed to overcome reproductive barriers in crops, potentially enabling faster and more sustainable plant breeding. She advocates for updated legislation on genetic modification, emphasizing the distinction between DNA sequence changes and epigenetic modifications.

Matthew Zinkgrafمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Genetics
• Evolutionary Genomics
• Plant Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Zinkgraf is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Western Washington University (WWU), part of the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary genetics of plants, integrating computational biology, molecular biology, and forest ecology. He holds a B.S. in Biology and Natural Resource Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2001), an M.S. in Natural Resources (2004), and a Ph.D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University (2012). Postdoctoral fellowships included work at the U.S. Forest Service and the NSF Plant Genome Research Program. His lab explores genetic variation in forest trees, adaptation mechanisms, and ecologically important traits like wood formation and stress resistance. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including genomic and computational methods to study tree genetics. Notable research themes include landscape-scale genetic structuring, evolutionary processes influencing adaptation, and the genetic basis of economically relevant traits. Zinkgraf is also an advocate for mentorship in science, reflecting his own journey as a first-generation student. Outside academia, he is an outdoor enthusiast, woodworker, and fly-fishing enthusiast, often combining craftsmanship with scientific curiosity. Publications highlight studies on Populus species, ectomycorrhizal fungi interactions, and genetic modifiers in neurodegenerative disease models. His research bridges fundamental biology with applied challenges in forest ecosystems and climate resilience.

Duncan Cameronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental microbiology
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Soil biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Duncan Cameron holds the Chair in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Manchester's Earth and Environmental Sciences department. He earned a PhD in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Aberdeen (2004) and a BSc in Animal and Plant Biology from the University of Sheffield (2001). His research focuses on environmental microbiology, sustainable agriculture, and soil microbe interactions to enhance crop nutrition and resilience. He co-leads the Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People consortium under UKRI’s Transforming UK Food Systems programme. Notable projects include sustainable fish farming in Australia, UNHCR hydroponic initiatives in Jordan (earning the 2020 UKRI Green Gown Award), and interdisciplinary collaborations with historians and artists to address food security. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Tasmania's Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies. A vocal advocate for LGBTQI+ and disabled representation in STEM, he openly shares his experience with Cerebellar Ataxia and uses art to communicate science. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental sustainability and food security. Education: PhD (Aberdeen, 2004), BSc (Sheffield, 2001) Awards: 2020 UKRI Green Gown Award External Roles: Visiting Professor at University of Tasmania Key Projects: Healthy Soil consortium, hydroponic refugee farms in Jordan His research integrates microbiology, chemistry, and policy, addressing global challenges through innovative methods like polyurethane foam-based agriculture and open-source plant phenotyping tools. Collaborations span disciplines and continents, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for sustainability.

Sean Grahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Systematics
• Comparative Genomics
• Phylogenetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sean Graham is Professor and former Head (2016-2021) of the Department of Botany at the University of British Columbia. His research program integrates phylogenomics, comparative genomics, and systematic botany to reconstruct plant evolutionary history. Research focuses on three primary areas: plastid genome evolution in mycoheterotrophic plants, deep phylogeny of land plants, and evolutionary biodiversity of understudied lineages. His team develops molecular approaches to resolve contentious relationships in plant phylogeny, particularly in bryophytes, ferns, and early-diverging angiosperms. Honors include Distinguished Fellow of the Botanical Society of America and recognition as an ISI Highly Cited Researcher. He currently advises eight graduate students and has mentored 27 graduate researchers to completion. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with botanical gardens worldwide and contributes to large-scale phylogenomic initiatives like the One Thousand Plant Transcriptomes Project.

Selena Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleobotany
• Plant systematics and anatomy
• Taphonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Selena Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Her research focuses on plant evolution, paleobotany, and the role of plants in ancient environments, particularly using modern and fossil specimens. She leads the PEPPR Lab, which employs advanced techniques like synchrotron imaging and 3D tomography to study monocot evolution and environmental interactions. Educated at the University of Alberta, she holds a B.Sc. (2002) in Evolutionary Biology and a Ph.D. (2007) in Plant Systematics. Her work integrates anatomical, morphological, and geochemical methods to address questions about plant-environment relationships across geological timescales. Recent projects include studies of Cretaceous Antarctic mosses, Archaean microbialites, and CO2 sensitivity in fossilized stomata. Her lab actively seeks graduate students to study Cretaceous plant anatomy and mentors undergraduates in field and lab research. Collaborative projects with institutions like the Deccan Intertrappean Beds research group highlight her global reach. Current research emphasizes linking paleobotanical data with environmental reconstructions, including studies of ancient climate patterns and plant functional traits.