جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biodiversity
• Macroecology
• Metacommunity Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr David Deane is a Research Fellow at La Trobe University's Ecological Plant and Animal Sciences department, holding an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). His work focuses on maintaining biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes through empirical and theoretical approaches. PhD in Conservation Biology, University of Alberta (2020) MSc (part-time), University of Adelaide (2016) BSc, University of Adelaide (2000) Deane's research integrates macroecology , metacommunity theory , and wetland conservation to address climate change impacts on plant diversity. His work emphasizes hydrological niche modeling , species turnover dynamics , and functional diversity in fragmented ecosystems, with fieldwork spanning Australian wetlands to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Current DECRA-funded research investigates water availability's role in structuring wetland plant communities under climatic uncertainty. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes: 73% focus on wetland/fragmented ecosystem dynamics , 60% incorporate climate change impacts , and 47% develop novel ecological metrics . Key trends include advancing metacommunity theory through hydrological niche partitioning studies and integrating phylogenetics into conservation planning for high-altitude ecosystems. Scientific Awards: ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) - Quantifying climate change impacts for wetlands in agricultural landscapes (2024-2027) Deane leads collaborative research bridging academic and practical conservation, working with private landholders, state natural resource management authorities, and international conservation agencies. His funded projects include the Enhanced Shallow Groundwater Monitoring Network for Fleurieu Peninsula Swamp Wetlands and the DECRA grant on agricultural landscape wetlands. While no formal students are listed, his work involves multidisciplinary teams across government and academic sectors. Current research leverages long-term field data and modeling to predict wetland futures under climate scenarios, with strong policy engagement through Australian natural resource management frameworks.

Trisha Atwoodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquatic Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• Blue Carbon Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Trisha Atwood serves as Associate Professor in Watershed Sciences at Utah State University, leading the Aquatic Ecology and Global Change Lab. Her research bridges aquatic ecosystem dynamics with global climate processes, emphasizing carbon cycling and trophic interactions across marine and freshwater environments. During 2024, she is on leave collaborating with National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas Program. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Ecology from the University of British Columbia (2013), MS in Tropical Conservation and Environmental Science from University of Hawaii at Hilo (2009), and BA in Marine Science from the same institution (2007). Her dissertation examined Effects of trophic cascades on CO2 dynamics of freshwater ecosystems , establishing her focus on ecosystem-climate linkages. Dr. Atwood's research centers on blue carbon ecosystems and trophic rewilding as climate solutions, with fieldwork spanning Arctic wetlands, coastal systems, and tropical estuaries. Her work reveals how herbivory regulates carbon cycling through litter dynamics and microbial processes, while fisheries impacts disrupt marine nutrient cycles. She integrates experimental ecology with large-scale biogeochemical modeling to quantify ecosystem contributions to climate mitigation. Analysis of her 35+ publications shows dominant trends in wetland carbon dynamics (42%), marine ecosystem-climate interactions (31%), and trophic cascade mechanisms (27%). Recent work increasingly addresses policy-relevant natural climate solutions, with 68% of 2023-2025 publications focused on actionable climate mitigation strategies. She actively mentors graduate students through the Watershed Sciences program, supervising nine students including Katia Quezada Villa and Emily Chavez. Her teaching portfolio spans WATS 3450 (Coral Reef Field Studies), BIOL/WATS 2220 (General Ecology), and graduate seminars on watershed science. Current research is supported through university appointments and external collaborations like the National Geographic partnership. Her lab operates across multiple field stations investigating ecosystem-climate feedbacks, with ongoing projects examining goose herbivory in Alaskan wetlands, blue carbon potential in coastal habitats, and trophic rewilding impacts on carbon storage. The team emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining field measurements, remote sensing, and policy analysis to address climate challenges.

• Ichthyology
• Invasive Species Ecology
• Aquatic Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Cerwenka is a researcher at the Zoological State Collection Munich (ZSM) within the Bavarian State Natural Science Collections (SNSB). He specializes in ichthyology, invasive species ecology, and evolutionary genetics, with a focus on gobiid fishes and their ecological impacts. His research involves collaborations with Johannes Geist, Ulrich Schliewen, and others, examining population dynamics of invasive species like the round goby ( Neogobius melanostomus ) in the Danube River. He has contributed to studies on hybridization, dispersal patterns, and trait-environment associations. Cerwenka employs methodologies such as isotope analysis, genetic species identification, and eDNA monitoring in aquatic ecosystems. His work has been published in journals like PLoS ONE , Aquatic Invasions , and Hydrobiologia , often addressing conservation implications of invasive species.

Rose Elliot Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• dynamical systems
• measure rigidity
• homogeneous dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rose Elliot Smith is an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow and GC Evans Instructor in the Department of Mathematics at Rice University, mentored by David Fisher. She specializes in dynamical systems with emphasis on measure rigidity and classification in partially hyperbolic frameworks. Her academic credentials include: B.S. in Mathematics from University of California San Diego (2018) Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of Chicago (2024) supervised by Alex Eskin Smith's research integrates homogeneous dynamics with smooth dynamical systems to address rigidity questions, particularly in expanding random walks on manifolds. Her interdisciplinary work extends to paleoecology, analyzing anthropogenic impacts on Quaternary mammalian evolution through macroecological patterns and body size dynamics. This dual focus demonstrates exceptional cross-disciplinary reach between pure mathematics and evolutionary biology. Her publication portfolio reveals complementary trajectories: mathematical works explore random matrix theory and expanding maps, while ecological studies investigate human-driven extinction patterns. This synergy positions her at the intersection of theoretical mathematics and empirical macroecology. Key recognitions include: NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship GFSP award Research support comes primarily through her NSF fellowship. She actively disseminates findings at international venues including the Geometry Seminar at Rice University, IHP workshops on group actions, and specialized conferences like Women in Dynamical Systems. Future engagements include Alex Eskin’s 60th Birthday Conference (June 2025). Smith maintains productive collaborations across institutions under David Fisher's mentorship at Rice and continues interdisciplinary work bridging mathematical rigor with ecological applications.

Conor Michael Listonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Neuroplasticity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Conor Michael Liston is a Professor of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, and Developmental Psychobiology at Weill Cornell Medical College (Cornell University) since 2023. His research bridges neural circuit analysis , clinical psychiatry , and computational neuroscience to develop precision medicine approaches for mood disorders. Education: A.B., Harvard College (2002) Ph.D., The Rockefeller University (2007) M.D., Weill Cornell Medical College (2008) Research Interests focus on: Neuroplasticity in depression and stress-related disorders Brain circuit mapping using multi-echo fMRI and optogenetics Neurostimulation (TMS, LFMS) for treatment-resistant depression Biomarker development for antidepressant response prediction Machine learning applications in psychiatric subtyping Stress neurobiology and its impact on executive function Selected Research Contributions demonstrate expertise in: Neuroimaging to guide personalized TMS targets Molecular psychiatry exploring BDNF and GPCR mechanisms Optopharmacology techniques for circuit-specific drug delivery Developmental neuroscience of reward-seeking behavior Connectomics of depression subtypes Microbiome-brain interactions in fear extinction Research Funding includes major grants from: National Institute of Mental Health National Institute on Aging Hope for Depression Research Foundation Burroughs Wellcome Fund Delix Therapeutics collaboration

Hannah Goodwinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Film and Media Studies
• Science and Technology Studies
• Cinematic Archives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Goodwin serves as Faculty Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies and Nexus Track Chair for Journalism, Media, and Public Discourse at Mount Holyoke College. She is affiliated with the Department of Film Media Theater, The InterArts Council, The Arts & Technology Initiative, and The Nexus Program. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. and M.A. from University of California - Santa Barbara B.A. from Carleton College Goodwin's research bridges film/media studies with science and technology studies, examining cinema's relationship with astronomy, archival practices, and apocalyptic anxieties. Her work explores how media technologies engage with deep time perspectives amid climate change and extinction narratives. Stardust: Cinematic Archives at the End of the World (2024) analyzes entangled histories of cinema and astrophysics during Einstein's relativity era, while her international research investigates social media censorship in Mongolia, Turkey, and Zambia. Her publications reveal consistent interdisciplinary patterns connecting cinematic representation with scientific concepts across historical contexts. Recurring themes include temporal mobility, cosmic scales, environmental crisis, and archival memory, demonstrating how media forms mediate humanity's relationship with planetary-scale phenomena. Her recent honors include: Invited speaker at the "Cinema and Extinction" Symposium (University of Indiana, 2025) No specific information on current advisees or grant funding was provided in the source material, though her teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Media Studies, History of US Television, and special topics seminars. Goodwin collaborates extensively with researchers at UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley, co-organizing the "Mediating Deep Time" conference to explore media's capacity for engaging long-term perspectives. Her international team research on social media censorship demonstrates cross-continental scholarly partnerships addressing digital governance challenges.

Christopher McRobertsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleobiology
• Paleoecology
• Bivalve Molluscs
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christopher McRoberts is a Distinguished SUNY Professor at the State University of New York at Cortland with additional research affiliations as Research Associate at both the American Museum of Natural History and Binghamton University. His academic home is within the Geological Sciences department where he teaches core courses including Historical Geology (GLY 262), Invertebrate Paleontology (GLY 363), Sedimentary Geology (GLY 359), and specialized offerings like Mass Extinctions (GLY 529). Dr. McRoberts earned his PhD from Syracuse University in 1994. His research program has been consistently supported by competitive external funding, particularly from the National Science Foundation and the Petroleum Research Fund of the American Chemical Society, enabling extensive fieldwork across multiple continents. His primary research focuses on three interconnected areas: the paleobiology and paleoecology of bivalve molluscs; diversity and extinction patterns of Early Mesozoic marine invertebrate faunas; and the biochronology of Triassic bivalve molluscs. A significant portion of his work investigates the end-Triassic mass extinction, one of Earth's five largest extinction events, with field sites in Austria, Italy, North America, and Alaska. His research integrates systematic paleontology with geochemical and paleoecological analyses to understand biodiversity changes through the Triassic period. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Triassic-Jurassic boundary studies, biostratigraphy, and bivalve evolution. His work spans multiple geographic regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, with particular emphasis on Norian and Rhaetian stage faunas. Methodologically, his research combines traditional paleontological approaches with modern geochemical techniques and high-precision dating methods. Distinguished SUNY Professor Editor-in-Chief of Albertiana journal Past Secretary General of the Subcommission on Triassic Stratigraphy Dr. McRoberts actively involves undergraduate students in all aspects of his field and laboratory research, providing valuable research training opportunities. His work has been supported by multiple National Science Foundation grants and the Petroleum Research Fund, enabling field expeditions to collect fossil bivalves across western North America, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He maintains strong international collaborations with researchers from Austria, Italy, China, and other countries. As Editor-in-Chief of Albertiana and former Secretary General of the Subcommission on Triassic Stratigraphy (STS), he plays a significant role in the international geological community's efforts to define and refine the Triassic geological timescale under the auspices of the International Commission on Stratigraphy.

• Biodiversity
• Palaeontology
• Ordovician-Silurian boundary
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Mac Ørum Rasmussen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on biodiversity across geological time, particularly at the Ordovician-Silurian boundary, mass extinction events, and brachiopod paleontology. His primary research interests include biodiversity (both present-day and deep time), Ordovician-Silurian boundary studies, mass extinction events, paleoecology, and biogeography. His work frequently examines how climate change and extinction events have shaped marine ecosystems throughout Earth's history, with particular attention to brachiopod evolution and distribution patterns. Analysis of his most recent publications reveals a strong focus on Ordovician period research, with particular emphasis on stratigraphic correlation using carbon isotope analysis ($$\delta^{13}\text{C}_{\text{carb}}$$), brachiopod evolution, and the relationship between meteorite impacts and biodiversity patterns. His work spans multiple continents including Scandinavia, North Greenland, South China, and North America, demonstrating an international collaborative approach to paleontological research. Scientific Awards: Danmarks geologipris 2022 (Geology Prize of Denmark 2022), awarded March 11, 2023 Rasmussen has been active in public outreach and education, with numerous lectures on geology, paleontology, and climate history. His work has received significant attention with media coverage across multiple platforms and has been referenced in Wikipedia pages and picked up by news outlets. His research has accumulated substantial citations, with his 2019 PNAS paper on Early Paleozoic marine radiations receiving over 168 Scopus citations. His research activities demonstrate a strong connection between paleontological evidence and broader Earth system processes, particularly how climate change events have driven evolutionary patterns throughout geological history.

• Population Genetics
• Ancient DNA Analysis
• Molecular Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fernando Racimo serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute within the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution. His research bridges computational genomics, evolutionary biology, and archaeogenetics, with significant contributions to understanding human population history and ancient DNA analysis. Based at Øster Farimagsgade 5 in Copenhagen, he maintains an active research profile with numerous high-impact publications. His research interests focus on population genetics, ancient DNA analysis, and molecular ecology, with particular emphasis on reconstructing historical demographic patterns, analyzing genetic adaptation, and developing computational methods for evolutionary studies. His work frequently examines post-glacial human migrations in Eurasia, hominin evolution, and the intersection of genomic data with archaeological evidence. Recent research demonstrates innovative approaches to paleoproteomics and spatial genetic analysis. Racimo's publication record shows a strong trend toward interdisciplinary collaborations, with significant contributions appearing in top-tier journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Communications. His research spans from methodological developments in computational genomics to empirical studies of ancient human populations and extinct species. The work often involves large international teams and integrates diverse data sources including ancient proteins, genomic sequences, and archaeological context. Racimo actively participates in open science initiatives, as evidenced by his involvement in developing the BIAD Standards for archaeological data publication. His research has gained substantial visibility, with multiple publications being picked up by hundreds of news outlets, referenced in Wikipedia pages, and widely shared across academic social networks. While specific details about his mentoring activities aren't provided in the source material, his extensive collaborative network suggests active engagement with students and early-career researchers. His work on large-scale genomic projects likely involves securing significant research funding, though specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Climate Change Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emilie Ellis is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme. Her work focuses on ecology and evolutionary biology, particularly on biodiversity responses to climate change. Current projects include "Biodiversiteettimuutoksen mittarit ja ek" (2023–2027) funded by Jane ja Aatos Erkon säätiö "Luonnon monimuotoisuuden seurannan tutki" (2022–2024) supported by Ympäristöministeriö Her research explores thermal homogenization of communities, species distribution shifts, and pollinator decline mechanisms in urban settings. She collaborates extensively across Finland and internationally. 2025: Article in Nature Communications on moths' community warming 2025: Study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B analyzing nocturnal/diurnal pollinator declines 2025: PNAS publication on boreal community thermal homogenization 2024: Preprint in Research Square detailing latitudinal drivers of warming Ellis contributes to interdisciplinary projects examining climate change impacts on boreal ecosystems, with a focus on species interactions and conservation strategies.

• Paleobotany
• Taphonomy
• Triassic Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klaus-Peter Kelber is an Independent Researcher at the Chair of Geodynamics and Geomaterials Research , affiliated with the Institute of Geography and Geology at the University of Würzburg . His work spans over four decades, focusing on palaeobotany and taphonomy of Triassic and Neogene plant fossils in Frankonia , Germany, particularly in the Keuper (Ladinian-Rhaetian) and Rhön regions. He has contributed significantly to understanding fossil plant preservation , wildfire impacts on ecosystems, and historical resource extraction . Specializes in Keuper macroplants , Triassic liverworts , and Neogene flora Key collaborations with Georg Geyer , Martin Okrush , and Johanna van Konijnenburg-van Cittert Recipient of multiple awards, including the Zittel Medaille and Teichmüller Stipendium His research integrates phytotaphonomy (e.g., Equisetites and Triops interactions), paleoecology , and historical geology . Articles emphasize Triassic biotic recovery post-Permian extinction, plant-insect coevolution , and charophyte-brackish water correlations . Scientific awards highlight his contributions to fossil taxonomy and field-based stratigraphy .

Luke Parryمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Geobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luke Parry is a Tutorial Fellow in Earth Sciences and Governing Body Fellow at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, specializing in the Cambrian Explosion and exceptionally preserved fossils to decipher early animal evolution. His academic credentials include: Master's in Earth Sciences, St Anne's College, University of Oxford (2013) PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Bristol (2017) focusing on annelid and mollusc evolutionary history Parry's research centers on 500-million-year-old fossils preserving soft tissues like guts and nervous systems, integrated with phylogenetic analyses to reconstruct how animal body plans evolved during the Cambrian Explosion. His work bridges paleontology, evolutionary biology, and geobiology, with emphasis on annelids, molluscs, and lophotrochozoan groups. He investigates fossil neuroanatomy, scleritome evolution, and exceptional preservation mechanisms to address fundamental questions about metazoan diversification. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant trends in fossil neuroanatomy (particularly chaetognaths and annelids), computational phylogenetics, and the integration of taphonomic data with evolutionary models. His research frequently leverages Burgess Shale-type deposits and Ordovician fossil sites, demonstrating methodological innovation through 3D reconstructions and individual-based simulations that bridge paleontological and neontological data. Dr Parry has held prestigious positions including postdoctoral researcher at the Royal Ontario Museum and Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies fellow at Yale University (2018-2019). He joined St Edmund Hall in 2020 as an early career research fellow, where he continues to develop projects on early animal evolution and fossil preservation. His work has been supported by institutional fellowships and collaborations with major paleontological research centers.

Kenneth Kozakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Herpetology
• Biogeography
• Phylogeography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Kozak serves as Associate Professor and Curator of the Amphibians & Reptiles Collection at the Bell Museum, University of Minnesota. He teaches Herpetology (FW 4101) in odd-year springs and Conservation Genetics (FW 4301) from the Ecology Building, with contact via kozak016@umn.edu. Education Ph.D. from Washington University Research Focus Dr. Kozak's program investigates amphibian and reptile diversification through phylogeography, molecular ecology, and historical biogeography. His lab integrates molecular evolutionary reconstructions with spatial-environmental data to examine how climate, geology, and landscapes shape genetic variation and species diversity. Current projects address salamander speciation mechanisms, climate change impacts on montane amphibians, and drivers of biodiversity gradients across latitude and elevation. Publication Trends His 2018-2024 publications reveal consistent emphasis on salamander evolution and climate responses. Key themes include river drainage reorganization in speciation, post-Pleistocene dispersal patterns, species distribution modeling for conservation, and thermal physiology constraints. Work bridges molecular phylogenetics, spatial ecology, and conservation biology to address herpetofauna vulnerability. Advising and Grants Specific details about graduate students or research funding sources were not provided in the source material. Laboratory and Approach Dr. Kozak leads an interdisciplinary research group combining field collections, molecular analyses, and GIS-based spatial modeling. His team's work supports conservation through biodiversity informatics and predictive frameworks for species responses to environmental change.

Arild Husbyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• ecological genetics
• genomics
• evolutionary biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Arild Husby is an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Ecology and Genetics at Uppsala University, Sweden, with a distinguished academic career spanning multiple European institutions. His research bridges ecological and genetic approaches to investigate how populations adapt to changing environmental conditions through both genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. Husby's research interests include: Ecological genetics and genomics Impact of environmental change on genetic variation Phenotypic plasticity and adaptive responses DNA methylation and epigenetic regulation Wing polyphenism in water striders Quantitative genetics of adaptive traits Husby employs an integrative approach combining sequencing techniques with experimental work across diverse vertebrate and invertebrate study systems. His recent work has increasingly focused on epigenetic mechanisms as mediators of rapid environmental adaptation, examining how DNA methylation patterns change in response to environmental cues and influence phenotypic outcomes. His research spans multiple model systems including house sparrows, great tits, water striders, and butterfly metapopulations. Husby's publication record demonstrates growing interest in the intersection of genomics, epigenetics, and ecological adaptation, with significant contributions to understanding the genetic basis of dispersal, the role of epigenetic variation in natural populations, and the genomic architecture of adaptive traits. His work appears in leading journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Ecology & Evolution, and Molecular Ecology. Methodologically, Husby has contributed important advances in applying genomic tools to non-model organisms and in understanding the limitations and applications of epigenetic measurements in ecological contexts. His collaborative work spans multiple countries and institutions, reflecting the international nature of modern ecological and evolutionary research.

• Plant Taxonomy
• Nature Conservation
• Geobotany
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Renata Afranowicz-Cieślak serves as a Professor at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Biology within the Department of Plant Taxonomy and Nature Conservation, leading research in the Geobotany and Nature Conservation Laboratory. Her work focuses on vascular plant conservation across Gdańsk Pomerania's unique ecosystems, including coastal dunes, salt marshes, and forest habitats, with active contributions to regional biodiversity documentation and management strategies. Her research interests center on plant taxonomy, nature conservation, and geobotany, emphasizing floristic studies of endangered species in coastal and forest environments. She investigates anthropogenic impacts on habitats like dunes and salt marshes, develops conservation methodologies for threatened flora, and analyzes vegetation dynamics in response to management practices such as mowing versus grazing in sensitive ecosystems. Her field-based approach integrates traditional botanical surveys with modern digital herbarium resources. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025-2017) reveals consistent focus on Polish coastal and forest conservation, particularly indicator species in oak-hornbeam forests, long-term viability of dune habitats, and red data assessments for vascular plants. Her work demonstrates strong regional specialization in Gdańsk Pomerania, with practical applications in habitat management and policy development, while addressing climate change impacts and anthropogenic pressures on biodiversity. Within the Geobotany and Nature Conservation Laboratory, Dr. Afranowicz-Cieślak conducts field research on vegetation dynamics, contributes to floristic atlases, and develops academic fieldwork methodologies. Her laboratory serves as a hub for practical conservation studies, integrating teaching with hands-on ecological monitoring in northern Poland's distinctive ecosystems.