جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mike Thivمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Systematics
• Biogeography
• Floristic Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Thiv is a Researcher and Head of the Botany Department at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart . His work focuses on plant systematics, biogeography , and floristic mapping , with a particular emphasis on the Eritrean-Arabian region, the Mediterranean, and Macaronesia. He has contributed to understanding evolutionary patterns in laurel forests, island endemism, and glacial refugia dynamics. His academic journey includes a Habilitation at Heidelberg University (2015), a PhD on Gentianaceae phylogeny (2000), and a Diploma in Biology (1995). He has led third-party funded projects with grants totaling ~€800,000 and served as an associate editor for journals like Plant Systematics and Evolution . Research projects span molecular phytogeography of the Socotra Archipelago, decline of clubmoss in Baden-Württemberg, and floristic dynamics under global change. His publications address adaptive radiation, vicariant speciation, and taxonomic revisions across diverse plant families. Notable collaborations include work with M. Koch on Macaronesian Gesnouinia and Mediterranean Soleirolia woodiness evolution (2019), and with R. Linder on molecular phytogeography of Socotra plants (2001–2003). He has mentored no explicit advisees but contributes to interdisciplinary teams. Key trends in his publications include integrating molecular and morphological data for taxonomy, exploring biogeographic disjunctions, and analyzing conservation genetics. His work bridges historical botany with modern phylogenetic methods, emphasizing biodiversity in Mediterranean and island ecosystems.

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).

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.

• 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.

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.

Douglas R. Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Population Genetics
• Molecular Evolution
• Genomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Douglas R. Taylor is the Commonwealth Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia, where he leads research on population genetics, molecular evolution, and genomics with a focus on spatially structured populations. His work integrates molecular methods, field studies, and theoretical modeling to explore evolutionary dynamics in metapopulations. His research program centers on: Evolution of population structure and genetic diversity maintenance Genetics of biological invasions and range expansions Genetic conflict across biological levels (e.g., nuclear-mitochondrial interactions) Mitochondrial genome evolution in plants, particularly in the genus Silene Mating system evolution and sex ratio dynamics Analysis of his 2014-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on plant model systems (especially Silene species), with recurring themes in organelle genome evolution, cyto-nuclear coadaptation, and the ecological genetics of invasive species. His work frequently combines long-term field data with genomic approaches to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology. Professor Taylor has secured significant research funding including an NSF LTREB grant for metapopulation studies in the Silene-Microbotryum host-pathogen system and an NSF CAREER award for sex ratio evolution research. He actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to his lab, emphasizing collaborative opportunities through his 30+ year longitudinal study of natural metapopulations. The Taylor Lab, based in Gilmer Hall, maintains extensive genomic resources from long-term ecological studies and serves as a hub for collaborative research on evolutionary processes in structured populations, with particular applications to invasion biology and host-pathogen coevolution.

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.

William L Crepetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Systematics
• Phylogeny
• Paleobotany
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William L Crepet is a Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, specializing in Plant Biology. His work focuses on integrating fossil evidence with molecular and ecological approaches to address fundamental questions in plant evolution. Education: PhD from Yale University (1973), Master of Philosophy (1971), BA (1969) Research Interests: Primarily centered on establishing a reliable fossil record for flowering plants, emphasizing phylogenetic significance, adaptive traits, and implications for climate change, molecular evolution, and angiosperm dominance in modern ecosystems. Publication Trends: Focus on Cretaceous fossil analysis, phylogenetic methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to angiosperm evolution and diversification. Scientific Awards: Joseph F. Cullman Fellowship Top 25 contributors to American Journal of Botany (2014) SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence (2016) Outstanding Service to CALS Community Award (2015) Ermine Cowles Case Memorial Lecture (2012) Botanical Society of America Merit Award (2007) Teaching: PLSCI 6560 - Topics in Plant Evolution PLSCI 2480 - Vascular Plant Systematics PLSCI 1150 - CSI: Forensic Botany

• Plant Taxonomy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Phylogenetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Borsch is a Researcher at the Botanischer Garten und Botanisches Museum Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin). He serves as the corresponding author for the World Flora Online (WFO) project, a global initiative to create a comprehensive, authoritative database of plant biodiversity. His work focuses on taxonomic consensus-building, phylogenetic classification, and digital infrastructure development for systematic botany.

Qiang Wangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Taxonomy
• Evolution
• Phylogenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Qiang Wang is a Researcher at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, with expertise in plant taxonomy, systematics, and phylogenetics. His work focuses on the classification and evolutionary relationships of Lamiaceae and Campanulaceae families, employing molecular, morphological, and cytological approaches. He holds a PhD in Science and has held visiting scholar positions, including at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (2016–2017). Research interests include: Phylogenomics of plant families using plastome and chloroplast data Taxonomic revisions of genera like Pseudocodon and Codonopsis Species delimitation in Lamiaceae and Campanulaceae Application of DNA barcoding and cytotaxonomy His publications emphasize integrative approaches combining genomic, morphological, and ecological data to resolve taxonomic uncertainties and uncover evolutionary patterns. Notable contributions include descriptions of new species (e.g., Codonopsis atriplicifolia) and reclassification of plant groups based on molecular evidence.

• Angiosperm Phylogenetics
• Plant Systematics
• Biogeography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kadereit holds the Princess Therese of Bavaria Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). As director of the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg and the Botanical State Collection Munich, she leads research in plant systematics and evolutionary biology. Her work focuses on angiosperm phylogenetics, particularly in Amaranthaceae, Melastomataceae, Crassulaceae, Aizoaceae, and Zygophyllaceae. Key research themes include the evolution of C4 photosynthesis and CAM metabolism, seed trait evolution, and biodiversity informatics through the Taxon-omics initiative (DFG SPP 1991). Her research integrates molecular and morphological data to explore biogeographical patterns and plant adaptation to arid environments. Research interests emphasize the interplay between environmental pressures and evolutionary processes, with significant contributions to understanding C4 pathway origins and the diversification of desert-adapted plant groups. She leads a multidisciplinary team investigating plant diversity using genomic and traditional taxonomic approaches, bridging natural history collections with modern analytical methods. Her group oversees numerous PhD and postdoctoral projects, focusing on phylogenetic reconstruction, biogeography, and functional trait evolution. Notable projects include studies on Australian Camphorosmeae diversification, C4 photosynthesis in Amaranthaceae, and the evolutionary history of slipper orchids (Cypripedium). Funding includes DFG grants and collaboration across institutions globally.