Professor Anthony Richardson is a mathematical ecologist at the University of Queensland , holding a joint position with CSIRO Environment since 2005. He leads the Mathematical Marine Ecology Lab , focusing on marine conservation through mathematical, statistical, and computational modeling. School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland Affiliate, Centre for Marine Science Affiliate, Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science Research Interests span marine spatial planning (climate-smart protected areas, 3D ocean zoning), marine ecosystem modeling (lower trophic levels, plankton-dynamics), and climate change impacts (carbon sequestration, fisheries productivity, and marine diseases). His work has been cited in IPCC Assessment Reports and emphasizes international collaboration through projects like the Global Working Group on Climate Change Synthesis . Recent Publications focus on Zooplankton's role in carbon cycling Climate-smart marine protected area design Ecosystem modeling under climate uncertainty Marine megafauna connectivity patterns Supervision is offered for >250 peer-reviewed papers and advanced projects in climate-smart conservation planning, with established funding from ARC Discovery Projects and Norwegian Polar Institute .
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Jakob Klein is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS University of London. His research focuses on the anthropology of food, with emphasis on Chinese and Asian culinary cultures, ethical consumption, heritage politics, and the interplay between state policies and market forces in shaping food systems. Klein's work explores themes such as: Culinary modernity and identity in China State-led food security initiatives (e.g., potato promotion) Heritage commodification of regional foods Buddhist vegetarianism and changing meat consumption Alternative food movements in postsocialist contexts His publications demonstrate consistent focus on: Cultural adaptation of global food trends Political economy of dietary change Ethnographic analysis of food practices across urban/rural divides He has supervised doctoral research on food tourism in Istria, gastronomic reinvention in Bulgaria, and cultural capital in Chinese leisure industries.
Jan Dijkstraمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
- Animal Nutrition
- Dairy Cattle
- Methane Emission
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Jan Dijkstra is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University specializing in Animal Nutrition . His research focuses on dairy cattle nutrition, methane emissions, and nutrient efficiency. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Animal Nutrition His work emphasizes: Mathematical modelling of methane production Phosphorus and nitrogen balance optimization Feed supplementation strategies for reduced emissions Genotype-environment interactions in dairy systems Recent publications highlight advancements in methane mitigation , nutrient cycling , and rumen microbiome dynamics . He serves as a promotor for multiple PhD projects and contributes to datasets on equine microbiomes and rumen metabolites. Scientific Awards American Feed Industry Association Award (2015) Publicatieprijs ASG (2013) Supervision PhD candidates: Kozorezov, Henry, Koning, Vivares Martinez EngD candidate: Holshof
Dr James Herbert-Read is an Associate Professor and Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology at the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge. He serves as Deputy Head of Department (Postgraduate Education) and leads the Marine Behavioural Ecology Group. His research focuses on understanding how animals, particularly marine organisms, collect and process information from their environments to make behavioral decisions, with emphasis on social interactions, adaptation mechanisms, and ecological constraints. His group employs theoretical frameworks, controlled experiments, and quantitative field studies to investigate behavioral diversity in marine species. Key themes include collective behavior, predator-prey dynamics, camouflage strategies, and the impacts of environmental stressors on animal decision-making. Recent publications highlight work on lionfish vocalization mechanisms, cuttlefish camouflage, citizen science applications in marine research, and behavioral responses to visual and acoustic noise. Scientific awards and affiliations include: Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology Associate Professor, University of Cambridge He has supervised research projects on topics such as: Social attraction in invasive fish species Evolution of coordinated movement Neurophysiological basis for leadership in shoals Maternal effects on offspring exploration
Dr. Jacinta C. Beehner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology & Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on sexual conflict theory, reproductive strategies in primates, and the physiological and behavioral mechanisms underlying these dynamics. She directs the Core Assay Facility/Beehner Endocrine Laboratory and co-directs the Simien Mountains Gelada Research Project, Capuchins at Taboga, and the Evolution and Human Adaptations Program. Her work examines non-human primates like geladas, capuchins, and baboons in natural African and American habitats. Key themes include infanticide avoidance, hormonal responses to environmental stress, and the evolutionary implications of reproductive trade-offs. Recent studies highlight the impact of climate change on primate health, the role of social status in parasite resistance, and hormonal adaptations to high-altitude environments. Beehner has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, spanning topics from primate social networks to genomic adaptations. Her fieldwork emphasizes integrative methods combining endocrinology, genetics, and behavioral observation. She has presented at international forums like the National Geographic Explorer’s Festival and collaborates across disciplines to advance primate conservation and evolutionary biology.
- Plant Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
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Professor Lindsay Turnbull is a Professor of Plant Ecology at the University of Oxford's Department of Biology. Her research focuses on understanding the evolutionary and ecological basis of plant trait diversity and its consequences for ecosystems. Key interests include seed size variation, plant-soil interactions, and the impact of organic farming on biodiversity. She leads a research group exploring topics such as mutualism stability, species coexistence, and island conservation genetics. Turnbull's work integrates experimental, observational, and computational approaches to address fundamental questions in ecology. Her lab, based at the Department of Biology (Mansfield Road and South Parks Road campuses), has contributed to global understanding of biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships and plant-microbe symbioses. Notable projects include studies on Aldabra giant tortoises and coral reef connectivity in the Seychelles, highlighting her commitment to applied conservation science. Her research spans multiple scales—from molecular interactions in legume-rhizobia systems to large-scale biodiversity patterns in grasslands and tropical ecosystems. Recent work emphasizes the role of trait-based approaches in predicting ecological responses to environmental changes such as eutrophication and climate variability. Her publications frequently bridge theoretical and applied ecology, offering insights into both natural and human-managed ecosystems.
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer Mediated Communication
- Personal Information Management
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Steve Whittaker is Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of social science and computer science, focusing on how technology affects human memory, communication, and personal information management. His current research explores human-centric AI systems, mental health technologies, and digital identity. His research interests center on designing interactive systems that support human needs in digital environments. He investigates how people manage digital information, remember personal experiences through lifelogging, and interact with conversational agents and social robots. His work emphasizes computational well-being, affective computing, and the social implications of technology use. He has made foundational contributions to the fields of personal information management (PIM), computer-mediated communication (CMC), and human-robot interaction. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward mental health technology, human-AI interaction, and digital well-being. His work spans from theoretical models of emotion and memory to practical systems for mental health apps, chatbots, and immersive visualization. He frequently publishes in top-tier venues such as CHI, CSCW, and IUI, often in collaboration with researchers across disciplines. Lifetime Research Achievement Award from SIGCHI Fellow of the Association for Computational Machinery (ACM) Member of the CHI Academy Lasting Impact Award from ACM CSCW Best Paper Award at CSCW10 Best Paper Award at CHI07 Honourable Mention at ACM CHI 2020 Multiple best paper nominations at CHI, CSCW, and IUI MIT Siegel Prize Steve Whittaker has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. His research has been funded by major grants from NSF, NIH, and industry partners, enabling long-term studies on digital behavior and system development. He is Editor of the journal Human Computer Interaction and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications. His most recent book, The Science of Managing Our Digital Stuff (MIT Press), co-authored with Ofer Bergman, synthesizes decades of research on personal information management. He leads a vibrant research lab at UC Santa Cruz that focuses on human-centered computing, where students and collaborators work on projects involving AI, mental health, digital memory, and social interaction. The lab has produced influential work on lifelogging, email management, telepresence robots, and algorithmic transparency. The team employs mixed methods, combining qualitative studies with system design and evaluation.
Prof. Dr. habil. Katrin Giller leads the Department of Molecular Nutrition Science (140a) at the University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Bio Building I, Room 151, Stuttgart. Her research focuses on livestock nutrition, with specific interests in methane mitigation, antioxidant mechanisms, and metabolic syndrome in agricultural animals. Department: Molecular Nutrition Science (140a) Contact: katrin.giller@uni-hohenheim.de Office Hours: By appointment Her work spans nutritional biochemistry , ruminal fermentation , and sustainable livestock systems , often examining interactions between dietary compounds (e.g., spirulina, polyphenols, n-3 fatty acids) and animal physiology. Recent studies investigate antioxidant gene expression , transgenerational metabolic impacts , and feed efficiency . Current advisees include B.Sc. Viola Gauly, Fernando Giugno, Jana Kornherr, Mira Kühn, Daniel Obermüller, and Helen Pötzsch. The department's website details research projects, teaching events, and publications.
Benoît Mahaultمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر
Benoît Mahault serves as a Group Leader and Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (Göttingen, Germany) within the Department of Living Matter Physics, where he directs the Motile active matter research group. His work bridges theoretical physics and biological complexity through nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Université Paris-Saclay (2018) under Hugues Chaté, followed by a postdoctoral position at the University of Tokyo in Prof. Masaki Sano's group. He joined the Max Planck Institute in 2019 as a postdoc and was promoted to Group Leader in 2021. Dr. Mahault's research centers on emergent self-organization in active matter systems , with focus areas including: Transition mechanisms to collective motion Bose-Einstein-like condensation via motility inhibition Topological defect dynamics in active nematics Navigation strategies for microswimmers in complex environments His theoretical framework reveals universal principles governing both synthetic and biological active systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022–2025) shows a cohesive trajectory exploring nonreciprocal interactions , quorum sensing , and energy-accuracy tradeoffs in active matter. Key themes include phase separation in driven mixtures, defect-mediated pattern formation, and hydrodynamic optimization of microswimmer locomotion—demonstrating consistent innovation at the physics-biology interface. The Motile active matter group employs advanced theoretical modeling to dissect self-organization principles, contributing foundational insights through collaborations with experimental teams at the Max Planck Institute. Current projects investigate non-equilibrium steady states in confined active systems and topological constraints in collective navigation.
Ketika Gargمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر
Ketika Garg is a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), with an office in the Broad Center for Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on the interplay between individual and social decisions, using experimental and computational methods to explore how social environments influence decision-making and collective behavior. She investigates contexts ranging from traditional foraging paradigms to modern social media landscapes, developing innovative experimental frameworks to study these dynamics. Her research interests span computational neuroscience, social media analysis, and collective behavior, with a particular emphasis on understanding exploration-exploitation trade-offs in both natural and digital environments. She has contributed to studies on hunter-gatherer foraging networks, online toxicity dynamics, and the evolution of search strategies in collective foraging systems. Her work bridges disciplines such as psychology, ecology, and computer science to address fundamental questions in decision-making and social interaction. Dr. Garg’s publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, covering topics like synergy in collective problem-solving, the roots of online toxicity, and the application of Lévy walks in virtual foraging experiments. While no formal awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials, her research trajectory demonstrates a commitment to advancing methodologies in computational social science. Contact: kgarg@caltech.edu Office: Broad Center for Biological Sciences (96) Phone: 626-395-1755
Thomas Whiteمشاهده پروفایل
مدرس ارشد
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Behavioral Ecology
- Entomology
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Dr Thomas White is a Senior Lecturer and ARC Discovery Early Career Fellow at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney. He leads the Sensory and Evolutionary Ecology (SEE) Lab, focusing on understanding how organisms gather and exchange information to solve ecological challenges. His research spans adaptive evolution, communication systems, and the ecological consequences of sensory interactions, with particular emphasis on insects and invertebrates. Current research themes include predator-prey deception (e.g., spider lures), pollinator behavior, and the ethics of invertebrate welfare. He coordinates courses such as LIFE4000 and BIOL2033, integrating field experiments, modeling, and meta-analysis. Notable awards include the ARC DECRA Fellowship and grants from the Hermon Slade Foundation. His lab actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including software tools for color analysis (e.g., pavo package in R). Students advised include Georgie Brennan, Kristin Hubakk, and Rui Shi, exploring topics like pollination systems and spider communication. Key Projects: Nocturnal pollination resilience, invertebrate sociality, and defensive displays Grants: ARC DECRA (2020), Australia & Pacific Science Foundation (2024) Labs/Teams: Sensory and Evolutionary Ecology (SEE) Lab at University of Sydney
Edward H. Hagen is a Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Washington State University, Vancouver. He holds a BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara (1999). His postdoctoral work was at Humboldt University, Berlin, under Peter Hammerstein. Since 2007, he has been at WSU, leading the Bioanthropology Lab. His research integrates evolutionary approaches to medicine, focusing on substance use, mental health, child development, and leadership evolution. Key themes include evolutionary medicine, signaling theory in depression/suicidality, and the role of pharmacological plant use in human evolution. He has conducted fieldwork in the Central African Republic, Ecuador, and India. Hagen's work spans theoretical models (e.g., depression as bargaining signals) and empirical studies (e.g., tobacco use and helminth infection in hunter-gatherers). He has secured over $387,000 in grants, including NSF funding for projects on leadership, child signals of need, and smoking behavior. His lab explores topics like music's evolutionary roots (credible signaling hypothesis) and predator deterrence. He is active in academic discourse, critiquing popular theories like Dunbar's social bonding hypothesis for music evolution. His publications span evolutionary psychology, anthropology, and medical journals, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Prof. Dr. Martin Burger is a leading scientist at DESY and a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Universität Hamburg, where he leads the Computational Imaging Group. His research bridges applied mathematics, imaging sciences, and machine learning, with a focus on inverse problems, mathematical modeling, and partial differential equations. He has held professorial positions at Universität Münster and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg prior to his current dual appointment. Full Professor, Universität Hamburg (2023–present) Leading Scientist, DESY, Hamburg (2023–present) Full Professor, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2018–2023) Full Professor, Universität Münster (2006–2018) His research interests include inverse problems, variational regularization, optimal transport, kinetic models, and mathematical modeling in biology and social sciences. He has made significant contributions to imaging reconstruction, sparse neural networks, and the analysis of transformer architectures. His work often integrates theoretical analysis with computational methods, influencing both pure and applied mathematics. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications, combining deep learning with PDE-based modeling, analyzing social and biological systems via kinetic and mean-field models, and advancing mathematical imaging through graph-based and optimal transport methods. His publications span high-impact venues in applied mathematics and computational science. Calderon Prize, Inverse Problems International Association (IPIA) ERC Consolidator Grant (2014) Invited speaker at ECM (2021), ICM (2022), and ICIAM (2023) Editor-in-Chief, European Journal of Applied Mathematics (since 2017) Prof. Burger has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom appear as co-authors in his publications. His research is supported by major grants, including funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). He is actively involved in collaborative projects across mathematics, physics, and engineering disciplines. He leads the Computational Imaging Group at DESY, fostering a collaborative environment for developing novel mathematical tools in imaging science. The group works on both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, contributing to advancements in tomography, machine learning, and data analysis.
Professor Eric Morgan at Queen's University Belfast leads parasitology research in the School of Biological Sciences , focusing on climate-driven epidemiology of parasitic infections in animals. His work integrates predictive modeling, parasite transmission dynamics at the wild-domestic interface, and sustainable livestock health solutions. Veterinary parasitology and climate change impact Anthelmintic resistance mitigation strategies AI-enhanced diagnostic systems for animal health Current research students include Anthony George, who investigates Combining alternative approaches for helminth control in grazing livestock . Public engagement initiatives like the BUG Consortium and Poo Patrol translate findings into practical parasite management. His recent publications in 2025 address topics like flood reactors, zoonotic toxocariasis, and precision agriculture tools for parasite risk assessment.
- Grain markets and trade
- Firm location choices and innovation
- Farm finance and production economics
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Dr. Derek G. Brewin is a Professor and Head of the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics at the University of Manitoba, within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He holds a PhD in Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics from Pennsylvania State University. Education: PhD, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics, Pennsylvania State University, USA MSc, Agricultural Economics, University of Saskatchewan, Canada BSc, Agricultural Economics, University of Alberta, Canada Dr. Brewin's research focuses on spatial grain and oilseed markets, innovation in food processing and plant breeding, farm finance, and red meat supply chains. With 14 years of industry experience prior to his academic career, including roles as a lender and analyst in the agriculture sector, his work bridges practical industry knowledge with academic rigor. His current research projects examine the economics of crop rotations, grain transportation policy, plant location for oilseed processing, and the economics of perennial grains and forages with beef integration. His scholarly work shows a consistent focus on agricultural markets, transportation economics, and innovation policy, with a particular emphasis on Canadian agricultural systems. Recent publications analyze the impact of trade disruptions, pandemic effects on grain markets, and innovation policy in crop breeding. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Award-winning teacher of agricultural finance, marketing and risk management Past President of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Member and on Editorial Board of Northeast Agricultural and Resource Economics Association (NAREA) Member of the Structure and Performance of Agriculture and Agri-products Network Member of the Canadian Agricultural Innovation and Regulation Network Dr. Brewin has supervised numerous graduate students, with current students working on topics related to winter forage options, crop rotation profit impacts, and processing location impacts on farm prices. His professional service includes serving as a Senator at the University of Manitoba and as a director of Farm Management Canada and the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Brewin worked as a Corporate Advisor for the Canadian Wheat Board, a Policy Economist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and a farm lender. He was raised on a mixed irrigation farm in Purple Springs, Alberta, providing him with firsthand agricultural experience that informs his research and teaching.