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Oliver Lehnertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeozoic stratigraphy
• Conodont palaeontology
• Stable-isotope geochemistry
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Lehnert is a full Professor of Geology and associated scientist at the GeoZentrum Nordbayern, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany. He conducts integrated stratigraphic and palaeoclimatic research on Palaeozoic successions worldwide. Education & Affiliations: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) – Chair of Geology, GeoZentrum Nordbayern Research Interests: His work centres on Palaeozoic stratigraphy, conodont palaeontology, stable-isotope chemostratigraphy, palaeoclimate change and extinction events . Specific foci include Ordovician–Silurian carbon and oxygen isotope records, reef and mound evolution, conodont taxonomy and palaeogeography of Laurentia, Baltica and Gondwana margins. Publication Trends: Between 2025 and 2015 he has published extensively on high-resolution conodont biostratigraphy paired with δ 13 C and δ 18 O chemostratigraphy from Sweden, China, Siberia, Norway and the Baltic region, emphasising global correlation of climate perturbations such as the Hirnantian glaciation, MDICE and Lau events. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Research Funding & Teams: He currently leads and collaborates on multiple DFG-funded projects within the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP), notably the COSC-2 drilling campaign targeting lower Palaeozoic sedimentary sequences beneath the Scandinavian Caledonides. These projects integrate sedimentology, geochemistry and geophysics to reconstruct basin evolution, climate change and tectonic processes.

Paul Serenoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vertebrate Paleontology
• Dinosaur Evolution
• Archaeology
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Dr. Paul Sereno is a distinguished paleontologist at the University of Chicago with a career spanning decades of groundbreaking discoveries across multiple continents. His research focuses on vertebrate paleontology, dinosaur evolution, and saharan paleoenvironments, with particular emphasis on the interplay between terrestrial ecosystems and climate change over geological time. Sereno leads a vibrant research group through his Fossil Lab, which is relocating to a 6,000-square-foot facility in Washington Park. Key research areas: Spinosaurid adaptations to aquatic environments Saharan paleoecology and "Green Sahara" transitions Dinosaur origins and morphological evolution Crocodyliform diversity and terrestrial adaptations Early human settlements in Africa Selected publications reveal his team's focus on Cretaceous ecosystems in Africa, particularly examining predator-prey dynamics and environmental changes that shaped evolutionary trajectories. His scientific outreach includes National Geographic documentaries and public exhibits like "Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous" and "Dinosaurs of the Sahara". Sereno also mentors graduate students including Evan Johnson-Ransom, who studies spinosaurid head and neck morphology. Expedition leadership has been a hallmark of his career, with major field campaigns in: Niger (multiple decades of Saharan discoveries) Argentina (1988, 1991 expeditions) Morocco (1995) Tibet (2006) India (2001) China (2001) Collaborative networks span universities, museums, and research institutions worldwide. His lab includes: Tyler Keillor (Fossil Lab Manager) Erin Fitzgerald (Fossil Preparator) Lauren Conroy (Graphic Artist) Jessica Schwartz (Project Manager) Nena Connelly-Smoleniec

Juha Saarinenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary biology
• Mammal ecomorphology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Juha Saarinen is an Assistant Professor of evolutionary paleontology and Academy Research Fellow at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki. His research focuses on the functional traits of large herbivorous mammals across the last 66 million years, examining how dental and postcranial bone traits, body size, and diet reflect changes in climate and environments. As a Docent, he teaches courses in the Paleontology and Global Change master's programme and supervises Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD theses. Dr. Saarinen's primary research interests include mammal ecomorphology, paleoecology, ecometrics, and the evolutionary history of proboscideans and other large herbivores. His work explores how functional traits in fossil mammal communities serve as indicators of past environmental conditions, particularly vegetation changes. He has developed expertise in mesowear analysis, body size evolution studies, and quantitative paleoenvironmental reconstruction methods. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on ungulate evolution, dental ecometrics, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction across different geological periods and regions, from South America to Europe. His research often employs comparative approaches across continents and integrates fossil evidence with climate data to understand evolutionary responses to environmental change. Best PhD thesis in Geosciences (2015-2016) Academy Research Fellow position from Academy of Finland Dr. Saarinen serves as the body mass estimate data coordinator for the NOW database of fossil mammals and has supervised numerous graduate students. His current research projects include NEPA (Non-analogue ecosystems in the past) and studies on the behavioral and morphological adaptation of African Neogene to Quaternary Proboscidea. He has conducted extensive fieldwork and academic visits to institutions across Europe, Africa, and South America.

Spyridon Koutroufinisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Process Philosophy
• Biophilosophy
• Philosophy of Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Spyridon Koutroufinis is a Senior Lecturer (Privatdozent) at the Institute for Philosophy, History of Literature, Science and Technology within Faculty I - Humanities and Educational Sciences at the Technical University of Berlin. His work bridges process philosophy and biophilosophy, focusing on organismic dynamics, teleology, and the limitations of mechanistic approaches in systems biology. Research Interests : Process philosophy (Whitehead, Bergson, Aristotle) Biophilosophy and metaphysics of organisms Critique of genetic determinism and systems theory Teleological explanations in biology Ecological ethics and symbolic environments Scientific Contributions : Co-author of 'Process-Philosophical Perspectives on Biology' (2023) Editor of 'Life and Process: Towards a New Biophilosophy' (2014) Key work on 'dynamical depth' as a measure for organismic complexity (2014)

• Biodiversity
• Conservation Biology
• Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor David Bravo Nogues is affiliated with the University of Copenhagen , specifically within the Globe Institute 's Section for Biodiversity . His research spans multiple disciplines at the intersection of Biodiversity , Climate Change , and Conservation Biology , with significant contributions to understanding extinction mechanisms, genetic diversity patterns, and rewilding impacts. Research Outputs : 77 publications (2025-2022) across journals like Nature , PNAS , and Science Advances Collaborations : International partnerships in climate ecology, conservation genetics, and paleobiology Public Engagement : Work widely disseminated through 75+ news outlets, 225+ X (Twitter) mentions, and 118+ Bluesky references His recent studies focus on genetic diversity assessment , species resilience to warming climates, and rewilding ethics , with methodological expertise in genomic erosion analysis , ecological modeling , and paleogenomics . Social media metrics indicate substantial impact across 6 Wikipedia pages and 36 Mendeley readers. Contact: dnogues@sund.ku.dk | ORCID | Globe Institute Profile

Kaustuv Royمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biodiversity
• Latitudinal Diversity Gradients
• Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems
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Kaustuv Roy is a Professor in the Department of Ecology, Behavior & Evolution at the University of California San Diego. His research focuses on large-scale biodiversity patterns, particularly the latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG), and how climate change and anthropogenic activities impact marine ecosystems. Using interdisciplinary approaches combining ecology, genetics, and fossil records, he investigates processes driving biodiversity dynamics and conservation strategies for coastal species. Education: Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Roy’s work spans evolutionary dynamics, species range shifts, and microbiome interactions in marine mollusks. His lab integrates paleontological data with modern ecological studies to model biodiversity trends and human-induced threats. Research Themes: Latitudinal Diversity Gradients Anthropogenic Impacts on Marine Life Molluscan Microbiomes Climate Change and Evolutionary Resilience Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems

Chris Torresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

Chris Torres is an Assistant Professor at Pacific University , associated with the Stockton campus. His research focuses on avian evolution, paleontology, and molecular systematics, particularly examining the ecological and morphological transitions across the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event. Torres' work bridges fossil analysis with genomic studies to understand convergent evolution and sensory ecology in ancient bird lineages. Primary Research Areas : Paleontology, Evolutionary Biology, Avian Ecology Key Themes : Cretaceous bird diversity, brain and beak evolution, Antarctic fossil records Torres' recent publications highlight trends in avian brain morphology, flight adaptation, and the survival of waterfowl through mass extinction. His methodological focus includes taphonomic analysis, endocranial reconstructions, and phylogenetic comparisons between birds and their dinosaurian relatives.

• Primate Evolution
• Human Evolution
• Sexual Dimorphism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Joseph M Plavcan is a full-time Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and the Environmental Dynamics Program. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and has collaborated extensively with the Center for Advanced Spatial Technology. Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy from Duke University NIH-funded postdoc in Biology at University of Cincinnati His research focuses on primate and human evolution, particularly sexual dimorphism in teeth, skulls, and limb bones. He employs laser scanning for 3D bone analysis and co-directs the West Turkana Paleontology Project in Kenya, exploring Plio-Pleistocene sites like Kanapoi, Lomekwi, and Natodomeri. Key article trends include primate sexual dimorphism, hominin fossil analysis, and Pleistocene paleoecology. Subfields span dental morphology, Neanderthal body size, 3D skeletal modeling, and East African fieldwork. Scientific honors include: University of Arkansas Master Researcher Award (2011) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2008) He has taught Medical Gross Anatomy for 12 years and offers courses in Primate Behavioral Ecology, Human Osteology, and comparative statistical methods. His grants include funding from the National Science Foundation, Wenner-Gren Foundation, Leakey Foundation, and Sigma Xi.

• Paleoecology
• Human Evolution
• Ecosystem Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amelia Villasenor serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology within the University of Arkansas' College of Arts and Sciences, where she directs the Human Paleoecology Lab to investigate hominin roles in past ecosystems and humanity's emergence as large-scale ecosystem engineers. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Human Paleobiology from The George Washington University MPhil in Human Paleobiology from The George Washington University Her research integrates neoecology, geosciences, stable isotope ecology, and macroecology to analyze human impacts on ecological systems across geological timeframes. Current projects examine fossil mammal communities in Kenya and Zambia while refining methodologies for reconstructing ancient ecosystems through interdisciplinary approaches spanning paleoanthropology and ecological theory. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on biotic interactions in deep time, Pliocene hominin distributions, Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions, and anthropogenic macroecological shifts—demonstrating how human-driven ecosystem engineering has progressively altered biodiversity patterns since the late Quaternary. Recognition for her academic contributions includes: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (2021) Dr. Villasenor actively mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers through field and laboratory opportunities, emphasizing hands-on analysis of fossil assemblages and ecological modeling. She teaches specialized courses including 'Extinction: Bad genes or bad luck?' and 'Savannas and Sabertooths: Ecology of the past' to train next-generation anthropologists. The Human Paleoecology Lab operates as a dynamic research hub conducting fieldwork across three continents, with ongoing projects analyzing stable isotope signatures in fossil teeth, quantifying hominin abundance patterns, and modeling prehistoric species interactions to understand humanity's evolving ecological footprint.

Thomas Hovestadtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolution of dispersal
• Movement rules
• Life history evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Thomas Hovestadt is a faculty member at the University of Würzburg where he has led the Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology Group (TEE) since 2015. His research focuses on evolutionary ecology with emphasis on dispersal evolution, life history strategies, and host-parasite systems. Based at the university's Biocenter, he maintains active collaborations across European institutions including the University of Ghent where he served as Guest Professor from 2013-2015. His academic credentials include: Diploma in Biology from University of Tübingen (1987) PhD in Biology from University of Würzburg (1997) Habilitation at University of Würzburg (2006) Hovestadt's research program investigates how organisms evolve movement rules and resource allocation strategies in fragmented landscapes. His work integrates theoretical modeling with empirical data to examine evolutionary dynamics in spatially structured populations, particularly focusing on dispersal polymorphisms, foraging optimization, and the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances like light pollution and habitat fragmentation. Statistical approaches underpin his analysis of niche evolution and population viability. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals consistent focus on dispersal ecology across diverse taxa including insects and moths. Key themes include landscape heterogeneity effects on biodiversity, anthropogenic impacts (light pollution, climate change), and theoretical modeling of metapopulation dynamics. His work frequently employs simulation approaches and field-based validation, with growing emphasis on conservation applications for fragmented ecosystems. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. As head of the TEE group, Hovestadt oversees research mentoring and project coordination. His current funding includes SFB 1047: Insect timing, DFG HO2051/3, and the MacMan collaborative project, indicating sustained support from the German Research Foundation for theoretical ecology research. The Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology Group operates from the University of Würzburg's Biocenter, maintaining connections to Field Station Fabrikschleichach and UFZ Leipzig. The group specializes in developing analytical frameworks for evolutionary processes in spatially complex environments, with particular expertise in movement ecology and population dynamics modeling.

• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• Sedimentology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

B. Gudveig Baarli serves as a Research Scientist in the Department of Geosciences at Williams College, where she has maintained continuous research and teaching engagement since 1984. Her expertise centers on paleontological and stratigraphic analysis with emphasis on Silurian-period brachiopods and biostratigraphy. Her academic foundation includes: Dr. philos from University of Oslo (1988) Cand.real. from University of Oslo (1981) Cand.mag. from University of Oslo (1977) Baarli's research spans paleoecology, taxonomy, and sedimentology across the Oslo Region of Norway, Finnmark, and the broader Baltic area. She specializes in brachiopod systematics and biostratigraphy, having described multiple new taxa, while her collaborative work with Markes Johnson explores global rocky shore biota evolution from the Neoproterozoic to present. Field investigations extend to Estonia, Russia, Australia, Cape Verde Islands, and Macaronesian archipelagos. Analysis of her recent publications reveals persistent focus on Ordovician-Silurian boundary events, brachiopod evolutionary responses to mass extinctions, and taphonomic analysis of coastal paleoenvironments. Her work increasingly integrates sedimentological proxies with biological data to reconstruct paleoshoreline dynamics across geological timescales. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising and research grants remains unspecified in source materials, though her teaching of specialized Winter Study courses indicates academic mentorship capacity. Baarli operates within a collaborative research framework centered on her long-term partnership with Markes Johnson, generating interdisciplinary studies that bridge paleontology, sedimentology, and island biogeography across five continents.

• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neural Circuits
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Dr. Sabine Krabbe is a Group Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn. Her research focuses on neural circuits mediating adaptive learning and decision-making, particularly in relation to emotional/metabolic states and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. She employs advanced techniques such as single-cell activity measurements, optogenetics, and pharmacogenetics in mouse models. Her work explores how internal states (e.g., fear, hunger) modulate brain networks involving the ventral midbrain, striatum, and amygdala. She investigates pathological neuronal activity in early Parkinson's disease, linking it to cognitive and psychiatric symptoms preceding motor decline. Her lab also studies synaptic connectivity, neuronal diversity, and plasticity mechanisms using anatomical and molecular methods. Research trends include fear learning circuits , dopaminergic/GABAergic neuron interactions , neuroimaging in neurodegeneration , and cross-species behavioral comparisons . Key methodologies involve miniature microscopes , 3-photon imaging , and BRISC synaptic mapping . No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Her lab actively participates in collaborative neuroscience initiatives and shares findings via open-access platforms. Current projects address how brain networks integrate internal states, pathological mechanisms in Parkinson's, and the role of neuromodulation in adaptive behavior.

• Ecology
• Climate Change Ecology
• Food Web Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eoin O'Gorman is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, where he has been employed since October 2023. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the same institution from February 2019 to September 2023. His academic career includes a NERC Fellowship at Imperial College London (2014-2019) and several postdoctoral research positions at Imperial College London, Queen Mary University of London, and University College Dublin. Education: PhD in Ecology from University College Cork National University of Ireland (2005-2009) BSc in Zoology from University College Cork National University of Ireland (2000-2004) O'Gorman's research focuses on the impacts of climate change on ecological communities, particularly examining how warming affects food web structure, trophic interactions, and biodiversity across various ecosystems. His work spans freshwater, marine, and terrestrial systems, with significant contributions to understanding the temperature dependence of ecological processes and community dynamics. He employs both field experiments and theoretical approaches to investigate how ecosystems respond to environmental stressors. His 15 most recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on climate change ecology, with particular attention to food web simplification under warming, predator-prey dynamics, and cross-ecosystem comparisons. His research often involves large-scale collaborative projects across multiple institutions and geographic regions, including studies in the Arctic, Southern Ocean, and Mediterranean ecosystems. Scientific Recognition: Royal Society grant (RG140601) for 'A general predictive framework for community-level responses to warming in freshwater ecosystems' (2015-2016) O'Gorman has served as an external examiner for PhD theses, including at the University of Cantabria in 2019, and has contributed to peer review for numerous high-impact journals including Nature Climate Change, Nature Ecology & Evolution, and Nature Communications. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding ecological responses to global change through integrative approaches that bridge theoretical and empirical ecology. His research often involves natural warming experiments in geothermal areas and controlled field studies that examine temperature effects across trophic levels. O'Gorman has established collaborations across Europe and internationally, contributing to multi-institutional research efforts examining climate impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.

David Pattersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleontology
• Mammal Ecology
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Patterson serves as a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Georgia, teaching core courses including Ecology (BIOL 3500K), Evolutionary Biology (BIOL 4450), and Senior Seminar (BIOL 4700). His office is situated in the Health and Natural Sciences building (Room 428) on the Dahlonega campus, with contact details including email david.patterson@ung.edu and phone 706-864-1741. His research centers on ecosystem change and mammalian evolution across geological timescales, employing paleontological analyses, stable isotope geochemistry, and ecometrics. Field and laboratory projects focus on North American and African mammals from the early Pleistocene to contemporary periods, investigating how environmental shifts drive evolutionary processes through interdisciplinary methodologies that integrate fossil records with geochemical data. Analysis of Dr. Patterson's publication record (2017-2022) reveals consistent focus on paleoanthropology and Pleistocene ecosystem dynamics, particularly examining hominin evolution through stable isotope analysis of fossil remains. His work demonstrates methodological innovation in multiproxy environmental reconstruction and contributes significantly to understanding vegetation-climate interactions in extinction events and adaptive radiations. Dr. Patterson has not listed any scientific awards in the provided institutional information. He advises Biology and Pre-Physician's Assistant students while directing the Study of Community and Landscape Evolution (SCALE) Lab at UNG. His active research program involves fieldwork across multiple continents and laboratory analyses, though specific grant funding details are not disclosed in the source material. The SCALE Lab serves as the operational hub for his paleontological investigations. The SCALE Lab conducts integrated field-laboratory research on landscape evolution and its biological consequences, utilizing stable isotope techniques to reconstruct paleoenvironments. Current projects examine mammalian responses to Pleistocene climate fluctuations in Africa and North America, with emphasis on ecological community assembly and extinction dynamics through geochemical analysis of fossil specimens.

Emma Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Macroecology
• Biogeography
• Phylogenetic diversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Emma Hughes is a Teaching Associate in Ecology at the University of Sheffield , affiliated with the School of Biosciences. She holds a PhD in Macroecology from the same institution (2016-2022) and has a background in Zoology (MBiolSci, 2010-2014). Expertise in quantifying biogeographic patterns of avian biodiversity Uses museum specimen trait data to explain niche packing and ecological roles Focus on anthropogenic impacts on phylogenetic and trait diversity Her research spans macroecology, biogeography, and conservation biology, with a focus on avian evolutionary history and ecosystem services. Recent publications explore global patterns of morphological diversity, allometric constraints, and competition-driven trait evolution. Notable awards include grants such as the On CampUS Placement Project Supervisor funding (2019, 2017) and Alumni Foundation Grants (2018, 2017). She curates and manages the Alfred Denny Museum's student workforce for public engagement and specimen conservation.