جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Herpetology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Taxonomy
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Eli Greenbaum is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). His research focuses on African herpetology, emphasizing taxonomy, phylogenetics, and conservation biology of amphibians and reptiles across Central and West Africa. He leads extensive fieldwork in biodiversity hotspots like the Albertine Rift and Congo Basin, contributing significantly to species discovery and evolutionary studies. His research interests encompass: Herpetology and amphibian/reptile systematics Evolutionary biology of sex chromosomes and speciation Cryptic diversity and integrative taxonomy Impact of climate change and pathogens on African biodiversity Field methodologies for species documentation and conservation Greenbaum's work frequently addresses the taxonomic impediment and advocates for specimen-based research. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on African herpetofauna, particularly chameleons, frogs, and snakes. His research integrates molecular phylogenetics, morphological analysis, and biogeographic modeling to uncover cryptic species, document evolutionary processes, and assess conservation threats like chytrid fungus. Key trends include: High discovery rate of new species in the Albertine Rift Focus on sex chromosome evolution in amphibians Documentation of pathogen impacts on amphibian declines Development of field techniques for brain tissue preservation Scientific recognition includes: Named among UTEP's World’s Top Researchers (2023) Greenbaum's work is supported by grants such as the NSF-funded historical insect project and involves collaborations with Congolese scientists. His field expeditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo have yielded critical data for conservation efforts, documented in his book Emerald Labyrinth: A Scientist's Adventures in the Jungles of the Congo . He maintains active field research teams in Central Africa, focusing on: Albertine Rift biodiversity surveys Congo Basin ecological monitoring Amphibian disease surveillance networks

Jadelys Tonosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mutualisms
• Frugivory and Seed Dispersal
• Tropical Ecology
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Jadelys Tonos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at San Francisco State University, where she has been faculty since 2024. Her research program focuses on mutualistic interactions in ecological systems, particularly examining how human-driven environmental change impacts these critical relationships. Dr. Tonos' primary research interests center on plant-animal mutualisms with specific emphasis on frugivory and seed dispersal dynamics. Her work integrates field studies in tropical ecosystems (particularly Madagascar), data science approaches, and conservation applications. Current projects investigate lemur-mediated seed dispersal networks, impacts of habitat fragmentation on mutualism structure, and climate change effects on plant-frugivore phenological synchrony. Her lab employs innovative methodologies including agent-based modeling of animal movement and genetic techniques for interaction network analysis. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic consistency in tropical ecology and conservation, with significant focus on Madagascar's unique ecosystems. The research demonstrates sophisticated integration of movement ecology, network theory, and anthropogenic impact assessment. Key trends include methodological innovation in studying elusive interactions, emphasis on keystone species dynamics, and direct application to restoration ecology. Recipient of CSU Black Success Initiative grant funding field research in Madagascar Active recruitment of diverse graduate and undergraduate researchers Focus on mentoring underrepresented students in ecology Dr. Tonos leads the Tonos Lab which conducts field research in Ranomafana National Park (Madagascar) and California ecosystems. The lab emphasizes inclusive team science with diverse membership and maintains strong international collaborations with Malagasy researchers. Current projects include assessment of understudied pollinators, genetic sampling of plant-frugivore networks, and analysis of invasive species impacts on native mutualisms.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Cell Motility
• Spatiotemporal Processes
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Prof. Franziska Matthäus is a Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt and a Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS). Her research focuses on mathematical modeling of spatiotemporal processes in biological systems, particularly cell motility, cancer migration, and developmental biology. She leads a multidisciplinary group collaborating with experimental partners to integrate data analysis, agent-based models, and partial differential equations (PDEs) into theoretical frameworks. Notable contributions include the 2020 book The Art of Theoretical Biology , which showcases visually striking scientific images from biological research, and the development of QuickPIV software for 3D particle image velocimetry. Education: PhD in Biophysics (University of Warsaw, 2005), postdoctoral work at Heidelberg University, and a junior professorship at the University of Würzburg before joining FIAS in 2016. She currently holds the Giersch Endowed Professorship. Research Interests: Agent-based modeling of collective cell behavior, reaction-diffusion systems in developmental patterning, and force inference in epithelial tissues. Her work bridges computational methods with experimental data, addressing questions in organoid morphogenesis, cancer metastasis, and embryonic development. Teaching: Offers courses in theoretical biology and bioinformatics, including modules on data analysis, mathematical modeling, and programming for biological systems. Courses are taught in German and English. Labs/Teams: Active in FIAS's Life and Neurosciences group, focusing on multiscale analyses of biological systems. Collaborates with institutions globally, including the University of Leeds and the University of Alberta.

Patricia Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Ichthyology
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Patricia Hernandez is a Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on functional morphology, developmental mechanisms, and evolutionary biology of vertebrates, with a particular emphasis on fish anatomy and craniofacial development using zebrafish as a model system. Her work investigates Hedgehog signaling pathways, thyroid hormone effects on skeletal structures, and the evolution of feeding mechanisms in cypriniforms and otophysans. Research Interests: Developmental mechanisms in vertebrate head formation Hedgehog pathway regulation of cartilage differentiation Cranial muscle fiber type specialization Evolutionary origins of epibranchial organs Morphological diversity in fish skulls Adaptive radiation of otophysi Publications Highlight: Recent studies analyze novel feeding mechanisms in mormyrids and gonorynchiformes, epibranchial organ evolution, and thyroid hormone's role in zebrafish skeletal development. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2011 explore functional morphology, biomechanics, and evolutionary patterns in bony fishes. Lab & Collaborations: Directs a lab examining cypriniform trophic innovations, advising doctoral student Nathan Bird on Weberian apparatus evolution. Collaborates on XROMM studies of catfish feeding kinematics and phylogenomic analyses of serrasalmid fishes.

Lydia Bazzanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nutrition
• Aging
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Dr. Lydia Bazzano is a Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Tulane Center for Lifespan Epidemiology Research at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She holds the Lynda B. and H. Leighton Steward Professorship in Nutrition Research. Her research focuses on cardiovascular disease, nutrition, and aging, with a particular emphasis on lifespan health trajectories and their impact on cognitive and physical outcomes. Dr. Bazzano leads the Bogalusa Heart Study Program Steering Committee and serves as Medical Director of the Bogalusa Heart Study, investigating vascular aging, cardiometabolic risk factors, and lifelong health patterns. She has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and NIH R01 funding for her work. Education: MD, PhD (Epidemiology), MPH, and BS (Ecology/Evolutionary Biology) from Tulane University Roles: Director, Tulane Center for Lifespan Epidemiology Research; Principal Investigator, NIH/NIA R01AG041200 Her research interests include dietary interventions, long-term cardiometabolic risk, and the interplay between cardiovascular health and cognitive aging. She has pioneered studies linking childhood risk factors to midlife outcomes using the Bogalusa Heart Study cohort, with a focus on biomarkers, metabolomics, and digital health technologies. Key findings include associations between dietary patterns, cardiovascular biomarkers, and cognitive function, as well as the role of socioeconomic factors in physical activity and health disparities. Dr. Bazzano’s work bridges clinical practice and population-level research, emphasizing translational strategies to address chronic disease prevention. Awards: Fellow of American College of Medicine, Fellow of American College of Nutrition Grants: NIH-funded studies on vascular aging, dietary interventions, and multi-omics data integration Her lab collaborates on smartphone-based cognitive assessment tools and remote biometric monitoring, advancing precision public health approaches in rural and underserved communities.

Holly Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Host-Microbiome Interactions
• Bioinformatics
• One Health
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Dr. Holly Arnold is an Assistant Professor in Oregon State University's College of Engineering, directing the Arnold Lab. Her research adopts a One Health framework to study host-microbiome interactions using bioinformatics tools. She holds a PhD in Host-Microbiome Interactions from OSU and a DVM. Research: Develops computational methods to map microbial functions to ecosystem services, focusing on healthspan extension, animal welfare, and food security. Recent work includes coral reef plastic colonization studies and wildlife microbiome protocols. Laboratory: The Arnold Lab employs multi-omic approaches (genomics, single-cell analysis) to link microbial features with host health metrics across diverse species.

Gary Rosenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Malacology
• Systematics
• Evolution
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Gary Rosenberg, PhD is a Professor and Pilsbry Chair of Malacology at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, affiliated with the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science. His research focuses on malacology, systematics, evolution, taxonomy, and nomenclature of mollusks. Rosenberg holds a BS in Geology from Princeton University (1981) and a PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University (1989). His work emphasizes mollusk biodiversity, conservation status of endangered species, and taxonomic database improvement. Notable contributions include over 75 peer-reviewed publications, editorial board roles, and leadership in international nomenclature commissions. He teaches courses on Evolution, Evolutionary Ecology, and Systematic Biology. Rosenberg's research trends show strong emphasis on mollusk systematics, biogeography, and conservation, with frequent collaboration on global mollusk diversity assessments. His 2024 study on Cameroon's freshwater snails exemplifies this focus. Recent work also explores innovative methods for estimating species diversity through mark-recapture techniques. Awards: Neptunea Award (Conchologists of America), Honorary Life Membership (American Malacological Society) Grants/Advising: Extensive grant-funded projects on mollusk biodiversity, advising graduate students in systematic biology Labs/Teams: Leads malacology research at the Academy of Natural Sciences, collaborates internationally on mollusk collections digitization

Tatyana Livshultzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Chemical Ecology

Dr. Tatyana Livshultz is an Associate Professor in Drexel University's Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and Assistant Curator of Botany at the Academy of Natural Sciences. She holds a BA from University of Chicago (1995) and PhD from Cornell University (2003). Her research integrates botany, phylogenetic reconstruction, evolution of plant specialized metabolism, plant-insect interactions, and functional morphology. Studies focus on Apocynaceae systematics, particularly pyrrolizidine alkaloid evolution and biogeography. Fieldwork spans Taiwan, Bahamas, Mississippi, and Cambodia. Publications encompass phylogenetic studies of milkweeds and relatives, chemical ecology of plant defenses, and taxonomic revisions. She serves on the American Society for Plant Taxonomy Collections Committee and as Philadelphia Botanical Club vice-president.

Ghislain Deslongchampsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Chemical Education
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Ghislain Deslongchamps is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in organic chemistry, computational chemistry, and chemical education. His research focuses on computer-assisted molecular design, novel organocatalyst development, theoretical models for organic reactivity, and educational multimedia tools for teaching organic chemistry. Deslongchamps collaborates with Prof. Pierre Deslongchamps on the Bent Bonds/Antiperiplanar Hypothesis (BBAH), an innovative orbital model explaining molecular conformation and reactivity. His research spans computational biosynthesis of alkaloids, enzyme characterization, and applications of the BBAH model to diverse organic reactions. Recent publications demonstrate advancements in understanding cytochrome P450 enzymes for alkaloid diversification and novel computational approaches for predicting radical stability and reaction pathways. In chemical education, Deslongchamps developed Organic ChemWare—a collection of 234 interactive HTML5 animations integrated into the textbook Organic Chemistry – Mechanistic Patterns —which bridges static textbook imagery with dynamic molecular visualization.

Ruth Rivkinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change
• Conservation Genetics
• Evolutionary Ecology
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Ruth Rivkin is a conservation biologist and NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Manitoba, collaborating with Polar Bears International and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Her research bridges evolutionary ecology, climate change impacts, and conservation genetics. Education: PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto (2021) Research Focus: Climate change adaptation in polar bears using genomics and bioinformatics Urban evolutionary ecology, particularly plant-pollinator-herbivore interactions Population genetics of urban species (e.g., Impatiens capensis) Demographic history and genetic diversity under environmental stress Integration of socio-economic factors into conservation strategies Scientific Awards: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Skills: Genomic sequencing and analysis Observational data collection Field experiments GIS and bioinformatics Climate modeling integration

Rebekah Oomenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Conservation Genomics
• Marine Biology
• Climate Change Biology
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Rebekah Oomen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), based in Saint John. Her research focuses on genomics, conservation biology, and evolutionary processes, with a particular emphasis on understanding the genetic basis of species adaptation to environmental changes. She leads projects under initiatives like the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA), contributing to equitable biodiversity genomics through reference genome sequencing of understudied species. Her work spans diverse taxa, including marine species like Atlantic Bluefin Tuna and terrestrial organisms such as the Spanish Moon Moth, addressing topics like climate resilience, intraspecific diversity, and conservation prioritization. She also explores the application of genomic tools in conservation policy and sustainable development. Key contributions include software like FishSizer for larval fish size measurement and publications on genomic reaction norms in Atlantic cod under warming conditions. Her research highlights the intersection of genetics, ecology, and conservation, with a focus on translating genomic insights into practical conservation strategies.

Lars Ailo Bongoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operating Systems
• Concurrent Programming
• Data-intensive Computing
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Lars Ailo Bongo is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research interests span operating systems, concurrent programming, data-intensive computing, and applications of machine learning in healthcare and bioinformatics. He has been actively involved in teaching courses such as Operating Systems, Concurrent Programming, and Algorithms, emphasizing open-access educational materials. Notably, three of his master’s students received awards for their theses: Nina Angelvik (2018), Bjørn Fjukstad (2014), and Martin Ernstsen (2013). He also advises students like Johan Ravn, whose master’s project led to a startup. Bongo’s work includes developing scalable bioinformatics pipelines (e.g., NeLS infrastructure), optimizing genomics workflows, and advancing tools for medical image analysis. He pioneered open-access course repositories on GitHub and contributed to visualization frameworks like GeneNet VR. His research bridges computer science with healthcare, focusing on tumor infiltration lymphocyte analysis, AI-driven diagnostics, and ethical AI applications in mental health. He has held roles as a postdoc at Princeton and TA at the University of Tromsø. His scientific contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from parallel computing to synthetic health data interoperability. He emphasizes reproducibility and transparency in data management, exemplified by projects like Occode for historical data transcription and MORTAL language for cross-paradigm computing. In education, Bongo advocates for accessible teaching materials and has designed courses like INF-2202 Concurrent Programming, which utilize modern tools (e.g., Go language) and GitHub repositories. His teaching philosophy integrates practical coding with theoretical foundations, fostering student innovation and open-source collaboration.

• Suicide
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Statistical Genetics
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Hilary Coon, PhD is a Benning Endowed Presidential Professor at the University of Utah, with primary appointments in Psychiatry and adjunct roles in Biomedical Informatics, Internal Medicine, and Neurobiology. She leverages Utah's unique genetic and epidemiological resources to investigate complex psychiatric conditions, particularly suicide mortality, autism genetics, and substance use disorders. Utah Population Database (UPDB) and extended family studies Genetic risk factors for suicide and autism Interdisciplinary collaborations across neuroscience and bioethics Research Interests : Genetic epidemiology of suicide and psychiatric disorders Statistical methods for genomic data analysis Gene-environment interactions in autism and addiction Ethical implications of suicide risk genetic testing Her work has produced over 8,000 suicide decedent genetic profiles linked with clinical, demographic, and genealogical data. Collaborative projects span neuropsychiatric genetics, neurobiology of suicide, and translational research ethics.

• Mathematical Ecology
• Statistical Ecology
• Biodiversity Dynamics
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Professor Otso Ovaskainen is an Academy Professor at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on developing statistical and mathematical methods for ecological data analysis, with emphasis on joint species distribution modeling, DNA-based species identification, and agent-based modeling. He leads the ERC-Synergy project LIFEPLAN, which aims to survey global biodiversity using DNA, audio, and image data. Current projects include biodiversity monitoring through AI and wireless technologies, and hyperautomation in citizen science integration. Research Interests Ecological data integration and statistical methodology Species distribution and community dynamics Biodiversity genomics and digital twin development Urban and Arctic ecology Active Projects "Safeguarding biodiversity and carbon-rich forest networks in Europe" (EU, 2025-2029) "Biodiversity Digital Twin" (EU, 2022-2025) "LIFEPLAN Global Biodiversity Sampling" (EU, 2021-2026) His work bridges computational methods with ecological theory, emphasizing practical applications in conservation and policy. The Predictive Community Ecology (PredCom) group under his leadership develops innovative tools for biodiversity analysis.

Jessica Budkeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• Botany
• Bryology (mosses)
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Jessica Budke is an Associate Professor & Herbarium Director in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (2011). Her research focuses on evolutionary developmental biology, plant structure-function relationships, and bryophyte systematics, with emphasis on maternal-offspring interactions and natural history collections. Education: Ph.D. in Biology, University of Connecticut (2011) Her research interests span bryology, plant biodiversity, and the functional roles of maternal structures like calyptrae in moss sporophyte development. She employs molecular systematics, electron microscopy, and herbarium data to study phylogenetic relationships and habitat adaptation in bryophytes. Publications highlight topics such as calyptra function, genome evolution in mosses, and environmental determinants of bryophyte communities. Collaborations include projects on herbarium digitization and public engagement with natural history collections. Grants: Includes NSF-funded projects on bryophyte systematics and herbarium specimen digitization. Budke leads the University of Tennessee Herbarium, emphasizing specimen curation and public access. Her work bridges traditional taxonomy with modern genomic approaches, advancing understanding of plant diversity and ecological adaptation.