جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nicolas Zwynsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Human Dispersals in Asia
• Lithic Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Zwyns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He specializes in Paleolithic archaeology, with a focus on lithics and hominin adaptations in Asia. His research integrates paleoenvironmental, genetic, and physical anthropology data to study subsistence strategies and population dynamics during the Pleistocene. Education: Ph.D., Archaeology, Leiden University, Netherlands (2012) M.A., Archaeology, University College London, UK (2006) B.A./M.A., Art History & Archaeology, University of Liège, Belgium (2001-2004) His fieldwork includes excavations in Mongolia, China, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Belgium. Since 2011, he co-directs the Ikh-Tulberiin Gol project in Mongolia and leads excavations at the Trou al' Wesse Cave in Belgium. His research emphasizes human dispersals, cultural transmission, and the interactions between hominins and their environments. Key publications focus on Denisovan adaptations in Tibet, blade technology in East Asia, and Upper Paleolithic sites in Mongolia. His work bridges lithic analysis with broader evolutionary questions, such as the peopling of Asia and Neanderthal behavior. Awards: Fyssen Foundation Post-Doctoral Grant (2011) Zwyns collaborates on international projects, including the Paleolithic of northern China and primate tool use in Panama. His fieldwork spans over two decades, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human prehistory.

Tim Colmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Physiology
• Salinity and Flooding Tolerance
• Plant Adaptation to Environmental Stress
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Colmer is a Professor and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The University of Western Australia, leading strategic initiatives across the UWA College of Schools. He previously held roles including Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, and Head of the School of Plant Biology. Colmer holds a PhD in Plant Biology (UC Davis, 1994) and a BSc. Agric. (UWA, 1990). His research focuses on plant adaptation to environmental stresses, particularly salinity and flooding, with emphasis on root physiology, anoxia tolerance, and crop improvement. He has led research teams supported by grants from ARC, GRDC, and international agencies. Colmer has supervised numerous postgraduate students and contributed to over 274 publications. He serves on editorial boards and national/international scientific committees. Key research themes include: oxygen dynamics in flooded roots, salt exclusion mechanisms in halophytes, and crop resilience strategies. His work aligns with UN SDG goals for sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Current administrative roles include Board Member of Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and VenuesWest, alongside managing UWA’s academic portfolios.

Jon Sadlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeography
• Ecology
• Urban Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jon Sadler is a Professor of Biogeography at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. He serves as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Biogeography and holds fellowships from the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Entomological Society. His research bridges biogeography, ecology, urban design, and hydrology, focusing on species dynamics in urban and island ecosystems, riparian management, and climate change impacts. He uses interdisciplinary methods combining field studies, experimentation, and computational tools like R. Teaching interests include Earth systems, urban ecology, and environmental modeling. He leads projects in the Birmingham Plastics Network, addressing plastic pollution through interdisciplinary collaboration. Key awards include his Royal Society fellowships and editorial roles. His research explores avian biodiversity in urban settings and disturbance effects on ecological communities across spatial and temporal scales.

• Plant Nutrition
• Phosphorus Physiology
• Brassica Species Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor John P. Hammond is a distinguished academic at the University of Reading's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, where he serves as Professor in the Department of Crop Science. With over two decades of research experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in plant nutrition, particularly focusing on phosphorus physiology and nutrient use efficiency in crop plants. Hammond's research program centers on understanding plant responses to nutrient deficiencies, with particular emphasis on phosphorus nutrition in Brassica species. His work spans molecular mechanisms, physiological responses, and field applications, creating a comprehensive research pipeline from fundamental science to practical agricultural solutions. His laboratory investigates root architecture adaptations, molecular signaling pathways, and nutrient remobilization processes that enable plants to thrive under nutrient-limited conditions. This research has significant implications for sustainable agriculture and reducing fertilizer dependency in crop production systems. Analysis of Professor Hammond's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on phosphorus nutrition in Brassica crops, particularly oilseed rape (Brassica napus). His work has evolved from basic physiological studies to incorporate advanced genomic, proteomic, and molecular approaches. Recent research demonstrates increasing integration of precision agriculture techniques and climate change adaptation strategies, reflecting the evolving challenges in sustainable crop production. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations spanning plant physiology, molecular biology, soil science, and agricultural technology. Professor Hammond has been instrumental in developing research teams focused on nutrient use efficiency, collaborating extensively with colleagues at the University of Reading and internationally. His work has contributed significantly to understanding how crop plants adapt to nutrient stress, with practical applications for improving agricultural sustainability. The consistent publication record, including numerous high-impact papers in leading journals, demonstrates his ongoing active contribution to the field of plant nutrition and crop science.

• Population Ecology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Habitat Selection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kelley Stewart is a Professor of Wildlife Ecology in the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the College of Agriculture. She directs the Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Lab located in Max Fleischmann Agriculture Building. Her research focuses on population ecology of large mammals, examining density-dependent effects on population growth, movement patterns, habitat selection, and inter/intraspecific competition. She also investigates community-level ecological impacts such as changes in plant communities and trophic cascades. Education includes a BS from University of California Davis (1993), MS from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (1997), and PhD from University of Alaska Fairbanks (2004). Research explores wildlife responses to environmental changes including mining impacts, migration patterns, and anthropogenic disturbances. Her work integrates field ecology with landscape modeling to address conservation challenges in arid ecosystems. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on ungulate ecology, with recurring themes in habitat selection, reproductive trade-offs, and predator-prey dynamics. Technological innovations in ruggedness indices and movement analysis appear throughout her scholarship. Laboratory activities include training graduate students in ecological field methods and geospatial analysis through the Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Lab. Collaborative projects span multiple institutions including state wildlife agencies and federal land management partners.

Natasha Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fire Ecology
• Threatened Species Monitoring
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natasha Robinson is a Research Fellow at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University. Her work focuses on fire ecology, threatened species management, and conservation biology. She holds a PhD from La Trobe University (2014) and a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland (2004). Research Interests: Fire Ecology and Management Threatened Species Monitoring Adaptive Management Strategies Conservation Biology Reintroduction Biology Recent publications highlight her expertise in mammal behavior, predator-prey dynamics, and genomic studies of endangered species. She collaborates widely, including with the NSW Department of Climate Change and CSIRO Publishing, where she serves as an Associate Editor of Wildlife Research . Her projects integrate fire and predator management to conserve threatened species, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to biodiversity protection.

Joanne Coningtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Genetics
• Livestock Genomics
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Joanne Conington is Professor and Head of Department at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), specializing in applied livestock genetics. She holds affiliations with the University of Edinburgh through the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security and teaches courses including BSc Animal Science, BSc Agriculture, and MSc Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis. Education includes: PhD in Animal Breeding, University of Edinburgh (1999) MSc in Livestock Production Science, University of Aberdeen (1990) BSc in Agriculture and Food Marketing, Newcastle University (1984) Her research focuses on genetic/genomic applications in sustainable livestock systems, with expertise in: Sheep/goat production genetics Greenhouse gas mitigation strategies Disease resistance breeding Maternal trait optimization Genomic selection methodologies Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on genome-wide association studies for health, productivity and environmental traits in sheep, with methodological innovations in genetic evaluation and methane reduction strategies dominating her research output since 2022. Leadership roles include: President, Sheep and Goat Commission (EAAP) Chair, ICAR Expert Advisory Group for Small Ruminants Animal Breeding Workstream Leader, Farm Animal Welfare Committee (2008-2018) She leads multiple research consortia including EU projects on sustainable sheep production and coordinates the genetic components of national initiatives to reduce agricultural emissions.

James S. Adelmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disease Ecology
• Ecological Immunology
• Animal Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. James S. Adelman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis. His research focuses on the intersection of disease ecology, immunology, and animal behavior, particularly in wild songbirds. He investigates individual variation in immune and behavioral responses to infection and how this variation shapes pathogen transmission and evolution. Dr. Adelman received his B.S. in Biology from Duke University and his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University. He completed his postdoctoral training in Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. His research program integrates techniques from immunology, eco-physiology, and animal behavior to address fundamental questions at the interface of physiology and ecology. He is particularly interested in understanding why individuals vary in their responses to infection and how this variation affects disease dynamics at the population level. His work often focuses on house finches and their interactions with Mycoplasma gallisepticum , a bacterial pathogen that causes conjunctivitis in these birds. Dr. Adelman's publications reveal a strong focus on disease tolerance mechanisms, host-pathogen interactions, and the ecological and evolutionary implications of individual variation in disease responses. His recent work has examined how inflammation affects disease tolerance in songbirds, how disease affects foraging decisions, and how pathogen virulence relates to transmission dynamics. Disease Ecology Ecological Immunology and Physiology Animal Behavior Dr. Adelman has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom are co-authors on his publications. His research has been supported by funding from the National Science Foundation including grant IOS-1054675, as well as funding from the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and the Hatch Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Amy L Tothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Insect Biology
• Comparative Genomics of Bees and Wasps
• Pollinator Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy L Toth is a Professor and Chair of the Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Iowa State University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology and the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She leads the Toth Laboratory of Integrative Insect Sociobiology, conducting research at the intersection of ecology, evolution, behavior, and genomics. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology from Bard College (2000) and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2006). Toth's research focuses on three core areas: comparative genomics of bees and wasps to understand the evolution of eusociality; mechanisms of social behavior including maternal care and division of labor; and integrative pollinator health examining habitat impacts on honey bees and wild bees in Midwestern agricultural landscapes. Her work employs genomic, behavioral, and ecological approaches to address fundamental questions about social evolution and critical conservation challenges facing pollinators. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on genomic approaches to social evolution, conservation genomics of endangered bumble bees (particularly in Patagonia), and landscape-level interventions for improving pollinator health in agricultural systems. Key thematic threads include the impact of prairie restoration on bee health, comparative studies of native and managed pollinators, and molecular mechanisms underlying social behavior. Toth actively contributes to interdisciplinary programs including Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Interdepartmental Genetics, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She teaches courses in Animal Behavior, Advanced Animal Behavior (Genes and Behavior), and Bee Biology, Management, and Beekeeping, demonstrating strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Her laboratory applies integrative approaches to address real-world complexity in pollinator health, collaborating internationally (including projects in Argentina) and working at the interface of basic research and applied conservation. Current projects investigate the role of prairie habitat in mitigating nutritional stress for honey bees, comparative genomics of social evolution, and mechanisms of social behavior in wasps.

• Computer Architecture
• Mobile Systems
• Robotics and Automation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jon Ludlam is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. His primary affiliation is with the Computer Architecture Group, focusing on advanced systems research. Research Interests: Computer Architecture Mobile Systems and Robotics Programming Languages & Verification Security & Systems Networking His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations in distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and virtualization technologies. Publications reflect a trajectory from early studies in materials physics (e.g., vibrational localization in disordered systems) to modern systems challenges in virtualization, unikernel optimization, and network-aware resource management. Notable contributions include Jitsu: Just-In-Time unikernel summoning and heterogeneous processor pool virtualization frameworks. No scientific awards listed. No advisees documented. Active in collaborative research within the department's Energy and Environment Group and Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery.

Daina Cheyenne Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Disruption/Dislocation
• Social Suffering
• Environmental Precariat
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Daina Cheyenne Harvey is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross. She holds a B.B.A. (Finance), Double B.A. (Philosophy and Economics) from the University of Texas-Austin, an M.A. (Sociology) from the University of Houston, and a Ph.D. (Sociology) from Rutgers University. Her work focuses on social disruption, environmental precarity, urban marginality, and symbolic interaction, with a particular emphasis on food geographies and social justice. Her research interests include the intersection of environmental studies and urban sociology, post-pastoral societies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of food systems. She has authored/co-edited influential works such as Beer Places: The Micro-Geographies of Craft Beer (2023) and contributed chapters to volumes like Urban Food Mapping (2024) and The Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interactionism (2023). Dr. Harvey teaches courses such as Food Justice - Racial Justice , Worcester Eats , and Environmental Racism , integrating interdisciplinary approaches to address systemic inequities. Her work often examines disaster recovery, urban sustainability, and the cultural politics of marginalized communities.

Rosemary Hohnenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Threatened Species Ecology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Fire Impact Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rosemary Hohnen is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Charles Darwin University, specializing in Threatened Species Ecology and Wildlife Conservation . Her work addresses Australian biodiversity challenges through: Landscape-scale threat analysis Camera trap methodology development Post-fire ecosystem recovery Invasive species management Key research themes include: Quantifying genomic diversity for declining mammals Analyzing fire-feral cat interactions in Australian ecosystems Mapping habitat complexity for marsupials Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like CSIRO and NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub. Current methodology integrates artificial intelligence with camera trap data for continental-scale wildlife monitoring, contributing to SDG 15 (Life on Land).

Timothy J. Polnaszekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal behavior
• Comparative cognition
• Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy J. Polnaszek serves as an Associate Professor in the Biology & Biochemistry Department at Belmont Abbey College. His teaching portfolio includes General Biology and Ecology courses, supporting both Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biology programs, as well as pre-professional pathways. Dr. Polnaszek's research focuses on animal behavior, comparative cognition, ecology, and evolution. His work explores how animals communicate through signaling systems, with particular attention to signal reliability, receiver psychology, and cognitive constraints in animal decision-making. Notably, he conducted an experiment where a bee learned to open a tiny lid to access food rewards, demonstrating innovative problem-solving in insects. B.S. from North Dakota State University Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota Postdoctoral research at the University of Arizona His publication record demonstrates consistent research in animal signaling systems, with a focus on experimental approaches to understanding signal reliability and animal cognition. His work spans theoretical frameworks in evolutionary biology and empirical studies with various animal models including bumblebees and woodchucks. Dr. Polnaszek is known for sharing fascinating facts about animal life and behavior with his students. Outside the classroom, he is active with the ultimate frisbee club on campus.

Kevina Vulinecمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Bat Ecology
• Tropical Ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevina Vulinec is a Professor in the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Delaware State University. Her research focuses on biodiversity conservation, bat ecology, tropical ecosystems, and entomology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1999), with postdoctoral training in wildlife and tropical ecology. Her work examines bat interactions with wind turbines, seed dispersal mechanisms, and dung beetle behavior in fragmented habitats. Education: Ph.D. in Biology, University of Florida (1999) M.S. in Biology, University of Chicago (1993) M.S. in Zoology, University of Cincinnati (1983) B.A. in Biology, Kent State University (1978) Research Interests: Dr. Vulinec investigates biodiversity conservation in anthropogenically altered landscapes, bat migration and wind turbine impacts, tropical seed dispersal systems, and dung beetle ecology. She has conducted fieldwork in the Amazon, Mesoamerica, and the South Pacific, emphasizing conservation strategies for endangered species and ecosystems. Recent Trends in Publications: Her work bridges ecology and conservation, with recent studies on Amazonian research gaps, dung beetle methodology, and bat assemblages in fragmented forests. She often collaborates internationally, addressing global ecological challenges. Awards: Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador (2016–2018) Delaware State University Faculty Excellence Award (2008) US Fish and Wildlife Service Fellowship (2014) Teaching and Grants: She teaches courses in Tropical Agriculture, Wildlife Biology, and Conservation Ecology. Recent grants include support for student research through the Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (2019–2021). Labs/Teams: Engaged in field-based research in Neotropical regions, focusing on collaborative conservation initiatives and training students in tropical field techniques.

• Cetacean Conservation
• Molecular Ecology
• Isotopic Signatures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Clay Magill is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on using molecular and isotopic signatures to study cetacean foraging ecology and inform conservation strategies. Current supervision includes Anna Kebke's project on 'Use of molecular and isotopic signatures to inform foraging ecology and conservation needs for cetaceans.' No scientific awards, grants, or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.