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Akito Y. Kawaharaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Evolution
• Phylogenomics
• Biogeography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Akito Y. Kawahara is a Professor and Director/Curator at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, affiliated with the University of Florida's Department of Entomology and Nematology and Department of Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on insect evolution, phylogenomics, and biogeography, particularly in Lepidoptera. Key projects include investigating anti-bat ultrasound defenses in moths, silk protein evolution, and CRISPR-based diagnostics for invasive species. His work integrates field studies, genomic analyses, and museum specimens, with funding from NSF and other agencies. Kawahara mentors a diverse lab team, including graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and collaborates globally on biodiversity conservation and evolutionary studies. Recent projects highlight insect declines, moth flight mechanics, and butterfly phylogenetic frameworks. Outreach efforts emphasize public education through museum programs and documentaries like Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo . Educations: M.S. & Ph.D. in Entomology, University of Maryland Research Interests: Insect evolution, phylogenomics, host-use evolution, and conservation genetics Funding: NSF grants totaling $4M+, including Silk Protein Innovation and Insect Decline projects Lab Members: Supervises over 15 graduate students and postdocs, with alumni in academia and conservation Expeditions: Fieldwork in Borneo, Mozambique, Hawaii, and South America Publications span 200+ peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing genomic resources, butterfly diversity modeling, and silk gene evolution. His lab's CRISPR diagnostics work addresses invasive species detection, while anti-bat ultrasound studies highlight predator-prey coevolution. Collaborations with institutions like Harvard and Smithsonian expand global biodiversity research networks.

• Behavioral Ecology
• Zoology
• Acoustic Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah ter Hofstede is a Professor at the University of Windsor, contributing expertise in behavioral ecology and sensory systems. Her research focuses on predator-prey interactions, insect communication, and acoustic ecology, with particular attention to bats and orthopterans like katydids and crickets. She explores how environmental factors like wind and predation risks shape communication strategies, employing bioacoustic methods and DNA analysis to study ecological dynamics. Her work spans field studies in Neotropical forests, examining signaling behaviors, herbivory patterns, and defense mechanisms against predators like bats. She also investigates sensory adaptations in moths and bats, using neural modeling to understand predator evasion. Dr. ter Hofstede emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating machine learning and molecular techniques into ecological research. Her contributions include advancing undergraduate research abroad programs, fostering experiential learning in field biology. Her research has been featured in prominent journals, addressing topics such as bat echolocation, moth defense systems, and the coevolution of communication systems. While her specific academic department at the University of Windsor is not explicitly stated, her affiliations align with the university's science faculty, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to ecological and evolutionary biology.

Michele Dudashمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Plant Mating Systems
• Plant-Pollinator Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michele Dudash is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University (SDSU), within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Millersville State University, a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed a postdoc at the University of Toronto. Her academic career includes roles as Emeritus Professor at the University of Maryland (2017-present), and prior positions as Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor in their Botany/Plant Biology/Biology departments from 1989–2016. She has also held visiting roles at institutions globally, including the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on evolutionary ecology, plant mating systems, plant-pollinator interactions, and population demography, with an emphasis on inbreeding depression and conservation genetics. She has contributed to understanding the genetic management of fragmented populations and the ecological implications of pollination syndromes. Her work integrates field studies, genetic analyses, and experimental approaches to address conservation challenges. Her articles highlight trends in plant-pollinator dynamics, population genetics, and conservation strategies. Notable topics include outcrossing rates in invasive species, bat pollinator declines, and the genetic basis of inbreeding effects. She emphasizes the application of ecological and genetic insights to inform conservation practices for threatened taxa and ecosystems. Dr. Dudash’s professional memberships include the American Society of Naturalists, Botanical Society of America, and Ecological Society of America. Her lab, the Dudash Lab , focuses on evolutionary and conservation biology, with ongoing projects in North America and Thailand. She advocates for paradigm shifts in genetic management of fragmented populations and collaborates internationally on pollinator ecology and species conservation.

• Insect evolution
• biodiversity
• Lepidoptera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akito Kawahara is a researcher at the Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, specializing in insect evolution and biodiversity. His work focuses on Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), integrating genomic, ecological, and biogeographic approaches. He earned his B.S. from Cornell University (2002), M.S. from the University of Maryland (2007), and Ph.D. from the same university (2010). Education: Bachelor of Science, Cornell University (1999-2002) Master of Science, University of Maryland (2003-2007) Doctor of Philosophy, University of Maryland (2007-2010) His research interests include phylogenomics, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology. Notable projects involve genomic sequencing of moth species (e.g., Thalpophila matura , Eilema depressum ) to understand evolutionary adaptations. He also explores predator-prey dynamics, such as moth defenses against bats, and the impact of climate change on butterfly distributions. Recent work includes studies on dietary adaptations in Lepidoptera and the biogeography of grass-yellow butterflies. His publications highlight collaborations with institutions like the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Darwin Tree of Life Consortium, funded by grants such as Wellcome Trust projects (206194, 218328). Kawahara leads the Kawahara Lab, focusing on integrative entomology. His interdisciplinary approach bridges genomics, ecology, and conservation, with contributions to citizen science initiatives like iNaturalist butterfly monitoring.

Chris Hamiltonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Arthropod Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chris Hamilton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology at the University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He directs the Arthropod Molecular Systematics Lab, focusing on evolutionary biology research with field studies across the American Southwest and Mexico. Education includes: Ph.D. from Auburn University M.S. from University of Texas at Arlington B.A. from Western Kentucky University His research integrates phylogenomics, morphometrics, and field ecology to understand arthropod diversification patterns. Key interests include: tarantula systematics, bat-moth coevolutionary dynamics, climate change impacts on insect distributions, and body size evolution in spiders. The research employs genomic sequencing, geometric morphometrics, and behavioral experiments. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: arthropod phylogenomics, taxonomic revisions of tarantulas, diel-niche evolution in moths, and STEM education initiatives integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Article keywords frequently include phylogenetics, adaptation, and systematics across entomological contexts. Awards section: No specific scientific awards mentioned in source materials. Advising includes three PhD students: Karina Silvestre Bringas (Aphonopelma taxonomy), Erik Ciaccio (Antrodiaetus systematics), and Arnau Calatayud Mascarell (Euagrus diversity). Major grants include NSF CAREER award for Sky Islands biodiversity research. Leads the Arthropod Molecular Systematics Lab with lab manager Andrea Noble Stuen and postdoctoral researcher Ethan Briggs. Conducts extensive fieldwork in Madrean Sky Islands ecoregion and maintains collaborations with tribal communities for STEM education.