جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dan Warrenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Population Biology
• Ecology
• Evolution
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dan Warren is a Senior Research Fellow at the Gulbali Research Institute, Charles Sturt University, where he conducts interdisciplinary research in population biology, ecology, evolution, and conservation. His work centers on developing and refining species distribution models and environmental niche models to understand biodiversity and support conservation under global change. PhD in Population Biology, University of California, Davis Dan Warren's research interests lie in the development and application of quantitative tools for ecology and evolution. He focuses on species distribution models (SDMs), environmental niche models (ENMs), and their use in understanding biodiversity patterns, evolutionary processes, and conservation planning. His methodological innovations, such as those in the ENMTools R package, are widely adopted. His work spans animal behavior, climate change impacts, and conservation management, with strong relevance to UN Sustainable Development Goals on climate action and life on land. His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on improving the accuracy, interpretation, and application of species distribution models. Trends include addressing bias in model outputs, enhancing methodological standards, and developing robust tools for conservation under climate uncertainty. He frequently publishes in top ecological journals such as Ecography and Methods in Ecology and Evolution , and his work integrates software development with theoretical ecology. Dan Warren has served in key scientific roles, including as Associate Editor for Ecography and Systematic Biology , and as a reviewer for the IPBES global assessment. These contributions highlight his leadership in advancing scientific rigor and policy relevance in biodiversity science. He is actively involved in mentoring and collaborative research, contributing to datasets and methodological frameworks used by the broader ecological community. His work supports both academic inquiry and practical conservation, emphasizing robust, data-driven decision-making.

Anke Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Population Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecological Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anke Hoffmann is a Researcher at the Museum of Natural History, Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin. She currently serves as Project Officer for Collection Cataloguing and Development in the Future Plan, coordinating research clusters and leading international projects like the 'Diversity and ecosystem function of small mammals in the Lower Oder Valley National Park.' Education: PhD in Zoology (Technical University of Braunschweig, 1999), Biology (Technical University of Braunschweig, 1994) Key Roles: EU BON Project Coordinator (2012-2017), EDIT Project Coordinator (2008-2011), Master's Program Coordinator in Namibia (2001-2008) Hoffmann's research focuses on population ecology of small mammals in the Lower Oder Valley National Park and biodiversity patterns in African arid and rainforest ecosystems . Her work bridges field research, biodiversity informatics, and policy frameworks. Publications reflect expertise in ecological monitoring , cybertaxonomy , and data policy for biodiversity. Recent projects emphasize digital transformation in museums and integrated biodiversity observation systems. She has contributed to international collaborations, including EU-funded initiatives (EU BON, EDIT) and global museum research summits. Hoffmann's career spans roles at the Botanical Garden & Museum of the Free University Berlin and the Institute for Wildlife Research at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover.

Evan P. Economoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Evan P. Economo is Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland, holding the John B. Gahan and Margaret H. Gahan Professorship, with affiliate appointments at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, University of Texas at Austin (2009) B.S. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona (2002) Professor Economo's research centers on biodiversity informatics, integrating fieldwork, collections-based science, and computational technologies to study evolutionary and ecological patterns of global biodiversity. His lab develops advanced imaging, sequencing, and analytical tools to address knowledge gaps in understudied insect taxa, particularly ants, while creating public engagement platforms for biodiversity science. Key emphases include evolutionary diversification mechanisms, ecological structuring of communities, and foundational documentation of planetary biodiversity through large-scale data synthesis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in ant systematics, biogeography, and biodiversity informatics, with significant contributions to understanding land use impacts, climate change responses, and social behaviors in ant societies. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of computational methods, genomics, and traditional field biology to tackle fundamental biodiversity questions across spatial and temporal scales. His scientific recognition includes: Mary I. Bunting Fellowship at Harvard University's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study (2021-2022) Professor Economo actively recruits graduate students for 2025 through UMD's Entomology, Behavior/Ecology/Evolution/Systematics (BEES), and Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Genomics (CBBG) programs. His research is supported by substantial external funding enabling the development of novel technologies for biodiversity analysis and public engagement. The Economo Lab maintains a research collection of approximately 50,000 ant specimens and fosters international collaborations across institutions including Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology and Harvard University.

Isabel Calabuigمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biodiversity Informatics
• Entomology
• Bee Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Isabel Calabuig serves as Project Manager and Collections Academic Employee at the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum (Faculty of Science), where she has been Node Manager of DanBIF (Danish Biodiversity Information Facility) since 2001. As Denmark's participant node in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), she manages national biodiversity data infrastructure while conducting research on bee ecology and taxonomy. Her academic background includes: M.Sc. in Biology, University of Copenhagen (1995) Ph.D. in insect biodiversity of agricultural landscapes, University of Copenhagen (2000) Dr. Calabuig's research focuses on biodiversity informatics and the ecology of solitary bees and bumblebees in Denmark, examining species diversity, population dynamics, behavioral adaptations, and conservation challenges. Her work bridges taxonomic precision with practical conservation, particularly through annotated checklists of Danish bee fauna and documentation of new species records. Analysis of her publication record (2011-2023) reveals consistent contributions to bee taxonomy and faunistics, with emphasis on Denmark's Apidae and Halictidae families. These works establish baseline biodiversity data while highlighting conservation needs amid habitat fragmentation and climate pressures, demonstrating her dual expertise in systematic entomology and biodiversity data management. She has coordinated work packages in major European projects (EDIT, ENBI), organized DanBIF conferences on biodiversity informatics and climate impacts, and contributed to national conservation initiatives like the collaborative effort "En fælles front for alle bier" (2019). Her leadership in DanBIF facilitates critical data exchange between researchers, policymakers, and conservation practitioners. Based at the Natural History Museum's Collections Department, she leverages institutional collections for taxonomic validation while advancing digital infrastructure through platforms like the EDIT Cybertaxonomy tools, maintaining active collaborations with GBIF and European biodiversity networks.

Colin Favretمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Systematics
• Insect Biodiversity
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Colin Favret is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences . He leads the Station de biologie des Laurentides and is a member of the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale and the Centre de la science de la biodiversité du Québec . His research focuses on insect systematics, biodiversity, and the evolution of plant-feeding insects, particularly aphids. He has supervised numerous graduate students and led major projects funded by organizations like the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Fonds de recherche du Québec . Research Interests : Favret’s lab explores aphid taxonomy, evolutionary biology, and biodiversity through molecular and morphological approaches. They investigate host-plant associations, species discovery, and the impacts of environmental interactions on insect populations. Projects include cybertaxonomy initiatives and biodiversity conservation strategies using citizen science and AI tools. Grants & Projects : Recent grants include the Cybertaxonomic insect species exploration (2024–2030) and Integrating AI-based tools for biodiversity conservation (2022–2025). He has also led projects on insect biodiversity quantification and entomopathology in grain farming. Awards : Recognized with the Prix d'excellence en enseignement (2016) for teaching excellence. His work contributes to global databases like the Aphid Species File and the Ouellet-Robert Entomological Collection . Labs & Teams : Favret’s lab focuses on integrating modern techniques (e.g., DNA barcoding, microscopy) with traditional taxonomy. Collaborations include the Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science and international networks for aphid research.

Torsten Dikowمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Asiloidea flies
• Phylogenetics
• Taxonomy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Torsten Dikow is a Research Entomologist and Curator of Diptera & Aquatic Insects at the National Museum of Natural History , part of the Smithsonian Institution . His work focuses on the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary history of Asiloidea flies, using morphological and genomic evidence, alongside cybertaxonomic tools for open-access biodiversity data. PhD in Entomology, Cornell University (2007) M.S. in Zoology, Universitaet Rostock, Germany (2002) Research Interests : Deciphering diversity and evolutionary history of Asilidae (assassin flies), Mydidae (mydas flies), and Diptera broadly. He specializes in: Phylogenetic systematics using morphological and genomic data Revisionary taxonomy with cybertaxonomic tools Application of specimen occurrence data to biodiversity studies Genomic analysis of predatory fly species Biogeography of Afrotropical and Namib Desert Diptera Publication Trends : His recent work spans biodiversity datasets, DNA barcoding, and phylogenomics, with a focus on Asilidae and Mydidae. He integrates museum collections and genomic tools to study evolutionary relationships and species distribution. Scientific Awards : Biodiversity Open Data Ambassador (GBIF, 2018) NMNH Science Achievement Award (2018) NMNH Peer Recognition Award (2017) John Henry Comstock Award (2006) Activities : Torsten contributes to international dipterology conferences and serves on co-author networks with institutions across the U.S., Germany, and South Africa. His research is published in journals like African Invertebrates and Systematic Entomology .

Lynne Parentiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Systematics
• Phylogeny
• Biogeography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lynne Parenti is a Research Scientist and Curator of Indo-Pacific Freshwater and Coastal Fishes at the Smithsonian Institution's Division of Fishes. She has held this position since 1990 and previously served as a Research Scientist at the California Academy of Sciences (1984-1989). Ph.D., City University of New York B.A., State University of New York, Stony Brook PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver (1988) Her research focuses on the systematics, phylogeny, and biogeography of tropical freshwater and coastal marine fishes , with particular emphasis on comparative teleost anatomy, development, and reproductive biology. She has pioneered studies on historical biogeography theory, fish taxonomy, and evolutionary patterns. Lynne's publications (83 total) span 1986-2025, showing sustained contributions to ichthyology. Recent work explores zebrafish immunology, lunar biorepositories for biodiversity preservation, and standardized fish monitoring systems. Commemorative Symposium for the 38th International Prize for Biology (2022) XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Zoology Invited Plenary Speaker (2020) Robert H. Gibbs, Jr. Memorial Award (2013) Elected Fellow of AAAS (2001) She actively collaborates with marine conservationists and museum scientists, contributing to cryopreservation methods, ecological assessments, and biogeographic analyses. Her work connects taxonomy with conservation efforts across Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Island nations.