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Sean O'Donnellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroecology
• Social Insect Behavior
• Thermal Physiology
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Sean O'Donnell is a Professor at Drexel University with joint appointments in the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and the Department of Biology. His research integrates neuroecology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary biology to study social insects, thermal physiology, and brain evolution. Fieldwork spans Neotropical regions and Israel, with teaching focused on animal behavior and tropical ecology. Education includes a PhD in Entomology/Zoology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993), MS in Entomology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989), and BS in Biology from St. Joseph’s University (1986). Research examines brain plasticity in social insects, thermal adaptation in desert species, evolutionary morphology, and human-safe insecticides. Work combines field experiments with neuroanatomical analysis to understand how environmental challenges shape behavior and physiology. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on adaptive responses to ecological pressures, particularly in social insects. Recent trends include thermal tolerance studies, neuroanatomical investigations of caste systems, and unusual predator-prey interactions. Administrative service includes Interim Department Head of Biology (2019-2020) and Associate Department Head for Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (2012-2016). Leads the O'Donnell Lab which investigates diverse aspects of insect biology.

Olav Rueppellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Honey Bee Biology
• Social Evolution
• Sociobiology
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Olav Rueppell is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. He holds expertise in honey bee biology, social evolution, and genomics. Rueppell's research focuses on understanding social evolution across biological levels, with particular emphasis on honey bee aging, behavior, and health challenges like Varroa mites and viral infections. He transitioned from the University of North Carolina Greensboro after 17 years to continue his work at Alberta. His lab emphasizes equity and collaboration, adhering to a detailed code of conduct to foster a productive and inclusive environment. Education: Rueppell completed his undergraduate and doctoral studies at Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg, focusing on social evolution in ants. His postdoctoral research at the University of California, Davis introduced him to honey bee studies. He teaches courses such as BIOL 221 (Mechanisms of Evolution), BIOL 411/511 (Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics). Research Interests: Rueppell's work integrates genomic approaches with ecological and evolutionary questions, including adaptation, speciation, and functional genomics. His lab explores honey bee stress responses, hygienic behavior, and sustainable solutions to improve colony health. Recent studies include microbiome differences in hygienic bees and pesticide resistance trends in Varroa mites. Lab Team: The Rueppell Lab includes students and researchers like Yosef, Prabashi, Alexander Walton, Chenoa, Demi, Alyssa, and Rassol, focusing on diverse aspects of honey bee biology. The lab actively participates in conferences and outreach, recently winning awards for student research (e.g., Alexander Walton’s Project ApisM Bellow’s Award). Labs/Teams: The Rueppell Social Insect Lab at the University of Alberta is located in the Biological Sciences Building (CW 405). The lab employs methods ranging from field apiculture to molecular genetics to study pollinator health and social insect behavior.

Alba Motes Rodrigoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Animal Behavior
• Cognitive Evolution
• Social Learning Mechanisms
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Dr. Alba Motes Rodrigo is a Researcher at the Department of Ecology and Evolution , University of Lausanne, and a member of the Van de Waal Group. Her work focuses on understanding behavioral acquisition and information transmission mechanisms across animal species, particularly in birds, primates, and social insects. Current research examines how individual cognitive variations influence group-level decision-making in ant colonies and caste-specific behaviors. Her research interests span social learning , cultural evolution , and cognitive ecology , with a strong emphasis on experimental and comparative methods. Notable projects include studies on song learning in passerines, tool behavior in great apes, and social network dynamics in ants. She advocates for methodological rigor in behavioral research, co-developing the BRAVO workflow to enhance rating reliability. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, linking animal behavior to epidemiological risks, urbanization impacts, and evolutionary origins of human culture. Her work bridges primatology, entomology, and cognitive science, contributing to both theoretical understanding and practical applications in conservation and robotics. Dr. Motes Rodrigo collaborates extensively within the Van de Waal Group, fostering open science practices to ensure reproducibility. Her research has been featured in high-impact journals and contributes to debates on cultural transmission limitations in non-human apes and the cognitive underpinnings of tool use evolution.

• Ethology
• Animal Behavior
• Ant Ecology
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Alessandra MORI is an Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Parma since 1998, affiliated with the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. She has taught courses in Invertebrate Zoology and Animal Behavior across undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Science Master Degree in Nature Conservation. Her research focuses on Ethology and Ant Ecology , investigating aggressive behavior, parental care, reproductive biology, predation, competition, raiding behavior, and recognition systems in Formicidae. Recent work includes studies on environmental quality assessment and behavioral adaptations in invasive species like Tetramorium immigrans . 2024 : Ant biodiversity in Alpine elevational gradients under climate change 2023 : Ant behavioral responses to lady beetles and mealybug monitoring tools 2022 : Soil-dropping as interference strategy in pavement ant battles She has participated in academic governance, including roles in PhD programs and scientific committees, and is affiliated with the Italian Zoological Union (UZI), Italian Society of Ethology (SIE), and AISASP (Italian Section of IUSSI).

Jacobus J. Boomsmaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Evolution
• Major Transitions in Evolution
• Cooperation and Conflict
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Jacobus J. Boomsma is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, specializing in Ecology and Evolution. With a career spanning over four decades since earning his PhD in 1982, he has established himself as a leading authority in evolutionary biology, particularly in social evolution and insect symbiosis research. His research focuses on the biology of cooperation and conflict to understand adaptive design by natural selection, with particular emphasis on social insects. Boomsma has conducted extensive fieldwork on fungus-growing ants for 25 years through the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, while also initiating research programs across Denmark, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. His work combines molecular methods with kin-selection theory to address questions about evolutionary transitions in organizational complexity. More recently, he has expanded his research to include evolutionary medicine applications using Danish public health data. Boomsma's publication record is exceptional, with over 325 publications in Google Scholar, more than 23,900 citations, and an h-index of 85. His work appears in top-tier journals including 5 papers in Nature, 7 in Science, 10 in PNAS, and numerous other high-impact publications. His research has explored diverse aspects of social insect biology, including ant-fungus symbiosis, disease management in ant colonies, reproductive strategies, and the genetic basis of social organization. Awards and Honors: C.&C. Huygens Excellence Fellowship (1985-1990) Elected Member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters (1998) Alexander von Humboldt Research Award (2001) Honorary Doctorate from University of Helsinki (2010) Knighthood in the Royal Danish Order of Dannebrog (2015) Quadrennial Hamilton Award for lifetime achievement (2018) Elected Fellow of AAAS (2019) Elected Member of Sigma Xi (2023) Boomsma has trained over 25 PhD students and 30 postdocs, with 23 of his trainees securing tenured academic positions (10 now full professors). His leadership includes serving as Director of the Centre for Social Evolution (2005-2018), coordinating EU research networks, and chairing ERC panels. He has held editorial positions for numerous prestigious journals including Proceedings of The Royal Society series B and BMC Ecology and Evolution. His laboratory and research group at the University of Copenhagen, previously housed within the Centre for Social Evolution, represents a major hub for evolutionary biology research in Europe, with extensive international collaborations across multiple continents.

Ehab Abouheifمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental regulatory genes
• Ecology and evolution
• Evolutionary developmental biology
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Ehab Abouheif is the James McGill Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on evolutionary developmental biology, particularly in ants, exploring how developmental mechanisms drive evolutionary innovations and social complexity. Key areas include gene networks, morphological evolution, and the interplay between ecology, development, and evolution. His work bridges ecology and developmental genetics, examining how environmental factors influence phenotypic plasticity and caste differentiation in ants. Notable contributions include studies on wing polyphenism, programmed cell death mechanisms, and the evolution of superorganism complexity in arid regions. Abouheif's lab integrates cutting-edge imaging techniques like nano-CT to study larval development and organ coordination in soldier ants. Abouheif has published extensively on topics such as gene regulatory networks, ecological genomics, and the origins of social behavior. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, fostering collaboration across biology, ecology, and developmental genetics. Despite no explicitly listed awards or grants in the provided text, his contributions have advanced eco-evo-devo frameworks and ant model systems. His lab (Abouheif Lab Website) serves as a hub for exploring evolutionary transitions, particularly in social insects, and his work continues to address fundamental questions about how developmental systems evolve to produce novel traits and social structures.

• Terrestrial Invertebrate Community Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Food Web Interactions
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Chadwick V. Tillberg serves as a Professor in the Department of Biology at Linfield University, conducting research from the Keck Science Center (503-883-2221). His work bridges field ecology and laboratory analysis with strong undergraduate involvement. His academic foundation includes: B.A. in Biology from the University of Kansas Ph.D. in Environmental, Population and Organismic Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder Postdoctoral research in the Department of Animal Biology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Tillberg's research centers on terrestrial invertebrate community ecology , specifically investigating how ants mediate food web interactions . His work examines invasive ant impacts on endangered species like Fender's blue butterfly, ant-driven plant-herbivore-predator dynamics, and omnivory's role in ecosystem stability. Field studies in Oregon form the core of his empirical approach, often incorporating stable isotope analysis for trophic positioning. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on Argentine ant invasion ecology across native and introduced ranges, with methodological emphasis on temporal/spatial variation and isotopic enrichment techniques . His work spans conservation applications (endangered species protection), theoretical ecology (food web structure), and practical management (herbicide non-target effects). Dr. Tillberg actively mentors Linfield undergraduates in field and lab research, with students regularly presenting at national conferences. His grant portfolio includes three consecutive Bureau of Land Management awards (2016-2018 totaling $13,020) studying herbicide impacts on invertebrate communities within West Eugene Wetlands Fender's blue butterfly habitats. He co-hosts the public engagement podcast Crisscrossing Science , addressing listener-submitted science questions through collaborative exploration.

Yannick Wurmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Pollinator Health
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Prof. Yannick Wurm is a Professor of Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. His work focuses on genome evolution, bioinformatics, and the biology of ants and pollinators. He leads the Wurm Lab, developing tools like SequenceServer (BLAST analysis) and Sensibee (pollinator monitoring). His research integrates AI/ML and transcriptomics to study pollinator health, pesticide impacts, and social insect genetics. He collaborates with the Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability, Centre for Brain and Behaviour, and Centre for Evolutionary and Functional Genomics. Key interests include supergene evolution in ants and molecular responses to environmental stressors. Education: PhD in Biology, postdoctoral work in genomics Research Themes: Social insect genomics, pollinator conservation, bioinformatics tool development His lab explores how genetic architectures underpin social behaviors, such as supergenes controlling queen number in fire ants. Recent work highlights tissue-specific pesticide effects in bees and transcriptomic responses to learning in honeybees. He advocates for genomic approaches to biodiversity conservation and collaborates internationally on ant genomics projects. Grants and funding support his work on pollinator health and genomic tools. He advises students on bioinformatics and conservation genomics. The Wurm Lab hosts annual workshops on genomic pipelines and collaborates on projects like the Global Ant Genomics Alliance (GAGA). He is active on Bluesky, discussing topics like AI in science and ant research. His team’s tools are widely used in ecological and genomic studies.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Sex Determination Systems
• Asexual Reproduction
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Tanja Schwander is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Biology and Medicine, where she leads the Schwander Research Group. Her work focuses on evolutionary biology with particular emphasis on reproductive systems, sex determination mechanisms, and genomic evolution in insects. Her research spans evolutionary genetics , sex chromosome evolution , asexual reproduction (particularly parthenogenesis), and the maintenance of sexual reproduction in natural populations. She primarily uses stick insects (Timema) and thrips (Aptinothrips) as model systems to investigate fundamental questions about reproductive polymorphism and the evolutionary consequences of different reproductive strategies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on genomic mechanisms underlying reproductive systems. Her work examines sex chromosome evolution, dosage compensation dynamics across developmental stages, centromere architecture, and the ecological factors maintaining sexual and asexual reproduction in sympatry. A significant portion of her research investigates the genomic signatures of different reproductive modes and the evolutionary transitions between them. Professor Schwander actively supervises doctoral students, including Karim Ghali and Jelisaveta Djordjevic, whose theses examine asexuality in thrips and sexual dimorphism in stick insects, respectively. Her research group collaborates extensively with other laboratories, particularly the Keller Research Group at the University of Lausanne. The Schwander Research Group maintains active field and laboratory components, with ongoing projects examining stick insect genomics, thrips ecology, and ant caste determination. Their work combines genomic, transcriptomic, and ecological approaches to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology.

William Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Social Insect Biology
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William Hughes is a Professor of Evolutionary Biology (Ecology and Evolution) at the University of Sussex, School of Life Sciences. He holds leadership roles including Subject Chair for the Evolution, Behaviour & Environment department (2017-2019) and Chair of Board of Study for Biology, Ecology & Zoology degrees (2014-2017). His research focuses on evolutionary biology, bee health, chemical ecology, and marine conservation, with particular emphasis on social insects, host-parasite dynamics, and symbiotic relationships. Educational background: PhD in Chemical and Behavioural Ecology (University of Southampton, 2000), MSc in Pest Management (Imperial College London), and BSc in Animal Biology (Bangor University). Research interests include the evolution of sociality, bee disease management, sustainable pest control via semiochemicals, and shark behavior. His work spans field observations, molecular ecology, and microbiological techniques. Notable contributions include studies on Wolbachia symbiosis in ants, bumblebee colony health, and white shark ecology. Recent publications highlight trends in shark population trends, bumblebee nutrition, and material science applications for pesticide delivery. Awards include the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2008) and Royal Entomological Society Fellowship (2013). Teaching includes modules on Palaeozoology, Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups, and field courses in coral reef and African ecology. Supervised over 15 PhD/MSc students, many now in academic or conservation roles. Active in securing grants from Leverhulme Trust, NERC, and BBSRC, totaling millions in funding for projects on ant microbiomes, bumblebee health, and marine conservation. Led the Hughes Lab, collaborating internationally on projects ranging from social insect genetics to pollinator protection. Current studies explore antimicrobial resistance in social insects and the impact of stressors on pollinator performance.

Romain Libbrechtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Insect Behavior
• Genomics
• Epigenetics
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Dr. Romain Libbrecht is an Associate Professor and Group Leader at the University of Mainz's Department of Organismic and Molecular Evolutionary Biology. His research focuses on the genetic, genomic, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying social organization in ants, including caste differentiation, division of labor, and maternal effects on phenotypic plasticity. Positions: Assistant Professor (2016–present), University of Mainz Education: PhD (2012, University of Lausanne), MSc (2007, University of Rennes), Engineering in Agronomy (2007, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie de Rennes) Research interests include DNA methylation's role in social insects, maternal effects on caste determination, and the evolutionary origins of social behavior. He has received Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (2013–2016) and leads research on ant social genomics and behavior. Publications span topics like histone acetylation's role in circadian rhythms and social isolation's impact on immune function. His group collaborates widely, with studies in Cerapachys biroi ants and Pogonomyrmex harvester ants. Current work explores how epigenetic mechanisms regulate social complexity and aging in insect societies. Awards: Marie Curie Fellowships (Return & Outgoing Phases) Labs: Part of the Mainz research group studying evolutionary biology and social insect systems

• Entomology
• Honey Bee Biology
• Agricultural Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shelley Hoover is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge . Her research focuses on applied honey bee biology, including queen breeding, nutrition, and the impact of parasites, pathogens, and diseases on honey bee colonies. She also investigates crop pollination dynamics, plant-bee interactions, and the sociobiology of bees. Academic Rank: Associate Professor University: University of Lethbridge Department: Biological Sciences Email: s.hoover@uleth.ca Dr. Hoover's research explores the intersection of agricultural practices and bee health, with particular emphasis on virology, microbial ecology, and climate-driven disease patterns. Her work addresses practical beekeeping challenges such as overwintering strategies, stressor syndromes, and pathogen transmission in crop systems. Her recent publications (2025–2024) center on honey bee queens, viral infections, microbiome interactions, and climate impacts. Topics include protein expression in eusocial insects, sacbrood virus prevalence in blueberry pollination, and the effects of environmental stressors on colony productivity. Email: s.hoover@uleth.ca

Rajendhran Rajakumarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Eco-Evo-Devo)
• Developmental Genetics
• Epigenetics
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Rajendhran Rajakumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine. He holds a PhD from McGill University and completed postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School and the University of Florida. His research focuses on integrating cell biology, genetics, epigenetics, and evolutionary biology to understand how environmental factors influence developmental processes and drive biodiversity. Key affiliations include the Rajakumar Lab at the University of Ottawa, which uses ants and Drosophila as model organisms to study Eco-Evo-Devo. His work explores developmental mechanisms underlying phenotypic variation, conserved cellular pathways, and their implications for both evolutionary adaptation and disease. Rajakumar advises a diverse team of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows. His lab emphasizes collaborative research, inviting students through programs like NSERC-USRA and CO-OP. Notable collaborations include work with the Konrad Lorenz Institute (KLI) in Austria and multiple institutions in Canada and the U.S. Research interests span ant caste evolution, CRISPR/Cas9 applications, and the intersection of developmental plasticity with ecological and evolutionary processes. The lab’s findings are published in journals like Nature, Biological Reviews, and PNAS.

Theo Evansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Entomology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Theo Evans is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia's School of Biological Sciences. With over 30 years of experience, he has held positions at CSIRO, National University of Singapore, and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. His work bridges discovery and applied science, focusing on termites and dung beetles as key ecosystem engineers with global fieldwork across six continents. University of Western Australia (2015–Present): Associate Professor of Applied Entomology National University of Singapore (2011–2015): Associate Professor of Environmental Biology CSIRO Entomology (1995–2002, 2005–2011): Principal Research Scientist & Team Leader Education Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, University of Melbourne (1996) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Zoology, University of Western Australia (1990) Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Marine Biology, James Cook University (1989) Accelerated Leadership Program, University of New South Wales (2007) Research Themes Theo's work spans termites' vibro-acoustic communication, evolutionary ecology, and pest management systems. His dung beetle research emphasizes ecosystem services and invasive species dynamics. Current projects include: Vibration-based Termite Control Dung Beetle Activity Mapping Integrated Pest Management Tropical Microclimate Resilience Termite Mitochondrial Phylogenomics Key Contributions He discovered termite vibration-based wood assessment, demonstrated dung beetles' role in soil fertility and crop yield, and developed novel termite control systems. His 129+ publications (h-index 38) and $11M in funding reflect his impact. Teaching & Leadership Coordinates core zoology units (ANIM2207, ANIM2297) and Agriculture's AGRI5507. Leads the National Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineer Project and serves as School Academic Integrity Officer. Scientific Appointments Includes advisory roles for Fiji Biosecurity Authority, Kyoto University's Field Cooperative Program, and United States EPA's Termite Baiting Panel. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in environmental protection and sustainable agriculture.

Jim McLeanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

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

Jim McLean is a part-time lecturer at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, with a focus on biological sciences. His research spans ecology, evolutionary biology, and animal behavior, particularly in arthropods like ants and spiders. Research Interests: Evolutionary arms races between predators and prey Mechanisms of mimicry and survival strategies in spiders Cooperative transport and decision-making in ants Statistical tools for biological studies Recent Publications highlight work on: Colony relocation in desert ants Sexual dimorphism in spider jumps Development of the Durga R package for effect size estimation Leaderless consensus in weaver ant transport Collaborations include researchers in Australia and international partners, with projects involving behavioral ecology and computational methods.