جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Robert Blairمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Avian Ecology
• Urban Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Blair is a Professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences. His research focuses on conservation biology within human-dominated landscapes, particularly avian ecology and urban ecology, with significant contributions to citizen science methodologies and environmental education. Education Ph.D. from Stanford University Blair's research centers on understanding how land use affects bird communities in urban and human-altered environments. He advocates for studying biodiversity in the 'unswimmable ocean' of human-dominated landscapes rather than pristine habitats. His work includes extensive studies on bird-building collisions, urban bird conservation, and the role of citizen science in environmental education. Recent publications reveal strong trends in urban ecology, collision mitigation strategies, and participatory science methodologies with practical applications for conservation policy. Advising and Grants Blair has advised twelve graduate students including current PhD candidates Sam Safran, Andrew Hallberg, Zonish Javed, and Lucas Rapisarda. His research is supported by diverse sponsors including the National Science Foundation, Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Three Rivers Parks District, U.S. Bank Stadium, Audubon-Minnesota, Fulbright Foundation, Cargill Foundation, and the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences. Labs and Teams He leads the Blair Lab, which operates through three integrated pillars: Urban Ecology (focusing on human-modified landscapes), Public Science (engaging citizens in all scientific stages), and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Key initiatives include Project BirdSafe, Minnesota Master Naturalist, Driven to Discover, and Nature for New Minnesotans. The lab actively involves undergraduate researchers, citizen scientists, and community partners in its conservation efforts.

• Invertebrate Immunology
• Aquaculture
• Host-Microbiome Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim Regan is a Career Track Fellow at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Division of Translational Bioscience (Aquaculture group). He leads an independent research program focused on invertebrate aquaculture immunology since 2023. His educational background includes: Undergraduate: Biochemistry with Immunology, Trinity College Dublin (2005-2009) PhD: Inflammatory Homeostasis in the Human Gastrointestinal Tract, University College Cork (2009-2014) Dr. Regan's research centers on blue mussel immunology in commercial aquaculture contexts, investigating host-microbiome-environment interactions through molecular biology and multi-omics approaches. His work addresses industry-relevant disease challenges while advancing fundamental understanding of invertebrate immune systems, reflecting the Roslin Institute's One Health ethos. His scientific awards include the Career Track Fellowship (2023), recognizing his transition to independent research leadership. Prior roles at The Roslin Institute comprised: Postdoctoral research in immunopsychiatry, honey bee metagenomics, and CRISPR screening (2014-2019) Core scientist position developing bivalve research partnerships with government and industry (2019-2023) Dr. Regan maintains strong industry engagement through stakeholder collaborations while pursuing fundamental questions in invertebrate immunity. His lab integrates wet-lab techniques with computational approaches, building on expertise developed across diverse biological systems from human gastrointestinal tract to honey bees before specializing in aquaculture species.

Paul Nugentمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Precision Agriculture
• Optical Sensing
• Agricultural Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paul Nugent serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences within Montana State University's College of Agriculture. He maintains dual affiliations with the Optical Technology Center (OpTec) and the College of Agriculture, positioning his work at the intersection of engineering innovation and agricultural application. His research program bridges advanced sensing technologies with practical farm-level implementation to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability across Montana. Dr. Nugent's academic foundation includes: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (2005) M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2008) Ph.D. in Engineering (2016) All earned at Montana State University, providing deep institutional knowledge of Montana's agricultural landscape and technical research infrastructure. His educational background uniquely combines electrical engineering rigor with agricultural systems understanding. Research initiatives center on optical sensing systems (remote and proximal), Internet of Things integration, and machine learning applications for precision agriculture. Current projects target optical tools for pest management, soil health monitoring, and crop production optimization, emphasizing producer-engaged research conducted directly in operational farm environments. This approach ensures technologies address real-world adoption barriers while generating actionable insights for agricultural producers. Dr. Nugent's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to optical remote sensing applications, with recent work spanning hyperspectral weed detection, thermal imaging for environmental monitoring, and multispectral systems for agricultural research. His scholarly output bridges engineering innovation with practical agricultural problem-solving across diverse contexts from crop production to wildlife management. Research funding reflects strong alignment with Montana's agricultural priorities: Evaluating hyperspectral detection of potato virus Y (Montana Department of Agriculture) Barley adaptation to abiotic stress (USDA NIFA) Specialty crops water management network (Montana Department of Agriculture) Spectral response of pulses to soil acidity (Montana Department of Agriculture) Beef production sustainability (National Cattlemen's Beef Association) These projects collectively address critical challenges in Montana agriculture while developing next-generation precision farming tools. Dr. Nugent's work through the Optical Technology Center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers, agricultural scientists, and producers to accelerate technology transfer and adoption across Montana's diverse farming operations.