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Marshall Abramsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Science
• Probability and Causality
• Science and Humanities Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marshall Abrams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). His research focuses on the philosophy of science, particularly the interplay between probability, causality, and scientific practices in biology and social sciences. He explores how scientific knowledge is shaped by experimental design, data interpretation, and the use of mathematical models and computer simulations. His work bridges philosophy and interdisciplinary science, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to understanding population-environment systems and the role of chance in evolutionary processes. Dr. Abrams teaches courses on philosophy of biology, philosophy of mind and AI, and general philosophy of science. He collaborates on both philosophical and purely scientific research, including projects on fitness concepts, environmental variation, and the application of probability theory in ecological and evolutionary contexts. His publications span topics from infinite population models to the philosophical implications of pseudorandomness in simulations. His research interests include the integration of humanities perspectives into scientific inquiry, particularly through innovative modeling techniques. He advocates for a mechanistic view of probability, emphasizing causal structures over purely statistical descriptions. Recent work addresses challenges in measuring and modeling fitness, as well as the causal roles of environmental factors in natural selection. Dr. Abrams has contributed to debates on the levels of selection, the irrelevance of individual-level fitness, and the importance of population-environment interactions in evolutionary theory. His interdisciplinary approach reflects a commitment to bridging gaps between philosophical analysis and empirical scientific practice.

Myra Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Myra Wilson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Aberdeen. She holds a BSc from the University of Aberdeen and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), communication networks, and swarm intelligence. Notable projects include the NEVOCAB initiative (2014–2015), funded by EADS Innovation Works, which explored network-aware evolutionary coordination for aerial backbone systems. Her work emphasizes integrating swarm intelligence principles into communication networks and UAV coordination. Recent contributions include advancements in genetic algorithms for UAV swarm coordination and biomimetic routing protocols inspired by honeybee foraging behaviors. She has co-edited conference proceedings on robotics and adaptive behavior, reflecting her active role in the academic community. Grants/Projects: Led the NEVOCAB project (EADS Innovation Works, 2014–2015). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers in robotics, autonomous systems, and swarm intelligence.

• Rangeland Management
• Livestock Grazing Systems
• Drought Preparedness
• +۵ مورد دیگر

George B. Ruyle is an Extension Specialist and Researcher in Rangeland Management at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He holds the Marley Endowed Chair for Sustainable Rangeland Stewardship and has been active in academic and applied research since the 1980s. His work focuses on sustainable grazing practices, drought preparedness, rangeland monitoring, and ecological conservation. Ruyle has collaborated extensively with federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service and ranching communities to develop practical solutions for arid land management. Education details are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but his career spans over four decades with continuous contributions to rangeland science. Key research areas include livestock behavior, plant-herbivore interactions, post-wildfire recovery, and policy implications for water and land use. Ruyle has received numerous awards for his extension work and interdisciplinary contributions, including the Western Extension Director's Award and recognition from the National Forest Service. His extension programs emphasize participatory monitoring and adaptive management strategies. Recent research trends include exploring payments for ecosystem services (PES) models, co-developed drought preparation frameworks with stakeholders, and the ecological impact of grazing on endangered species habitats. His work often bridges science and practice, addressing both ecological and socio-economic dimensions of rangeland management.

• Physiology of Behavior
• Biology of Insect Vectors of Human Diseases
• Sensory Physiology
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Claudio Lazzari is a Professor at the University of Tours, affiliated with the Department of Animal Biology and Genetics and the UMR CNRS 7261 - Research Institute on Insect Biology (IRBI). He teaches courses such as Ecology-Ethology (L2), Ecophysiology of Organisms (L3), and advanced modules like Biology of Vectors and Behavioral Ecology at the graduate level. His research focuses on hematophagous arthropod adaptations, including thermoregulation during blood-feeding, sensory physiology, and vector-borne disease dynamics. Notable collaborations include work with the Pasteur Institute, Sorbonne University, and the University of Buenos Aires. Recent studies explore seal lice' survival in deep-sea environments and the thermal ecology of mosquitoes. Research interests emphasize understanding how blood-feeding insects navigate physiological and behavioral challenges, such as thermal stress, metabolic costs of hematophagy, and repellent mechanisms. Key findings include evaporative cooling in soft ticks, heat avoidance behaviors in kissing bugs, and the role of oxidative stress in insect vision. His work bridges molecular biology, ecophysiology, and behavioral ecology to address vector control challenges. Dr. Lazzari has contributed to expert reports like the 2023 ANSES report on bed bug management and co-edited the 2022 book Sensory Ecology of Disease Vectors . His publications span topics from insect learning and memory to the anatomical adaptations of deep-diving seal lice. Current research explores plasticity in thermal tolerance and the development of biorational repellents targeting taste receptors.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Animal Movement Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ran Nathan is a Professor in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem , where he has been employed since 2003. He obtained his PhD in EEB (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) from the same institution in 2000. His research integrates ecology, animal behavior, and advanced tracking technologies to study movement patterns across species. His recent work spans thermal soaring mechanics in vultures gut microbiota in migratory birds anomalous diffusion in animal movement high-throughput tracking systems human impacts on wildlife migration spatial memory in bats and birds He received a ISF grant (68366) for studying cognition-behavior-microbiota interactions in ravens. His cross-disciplinary collaborations span institutions in Israel, Europe, and Africa, focusing on conservation and movement ecology.

Seyed Saeed Asadzadehمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fluid Dynamics
• Marine Microbiology
• Biomechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Seyed Saeed Asadzadeh is a Researcher in the Department of Fluid Mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the DTU Microbes Initiative. His work bridges mechanical engineering and microbial ecology through advanced fluid dynamics research. His research focuses on the biomechanics of microorganisms, particularly examining flagellar propulsion systems in planktonic protists. Key interests include: Hydrodynamic mechanisms of flagellate foraging and escape behaviors Evolutionary adaptations in microbial locomotion Fluid-structure interactions in choanoflagellates and other protists Trade-offs between propulsion efficiency, feeding, and stealth in aquatic microenvironments His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on experimental and computational fluid dynamics applied to microbial ecology, with significant contributions to understanding early eukaryote functional ecology through excavate flagellate studies. The work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between physics, biology, and evolutionary science. As a supervisor, he has guided PhD research on flagellate foraging dynamics (2021-2024) and previously completed his own PhD on computational fluid dynamics of choanoflagellates (2016-2019). His collaborative network includes prominent researchers like Thomas Kiørboe and Jens H. Walther.

Louise Copemanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Physiology
• Climate Change Ecology
• Lipid Biochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Louise Copeman holds a Courtesy Appointment in the College of Earth, Oceanic, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University, affiliated with the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. She is based at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, Oregon, where she leads the Marine Lipids Laboratory—a Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies (CIMRS) facility. Her research integrates physiology, ecology, and biochemistry to study how environmental change affects marine species. Education: B.Sc. (Hons), Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada (1996) M.Sc. (Aquaculture), Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada (2001) Ph.D. (Marine Ecology), Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada (2011) Her research focuses on the bioenergetics of cold-water marine organisms, particularly the impacts of temperature, ocean acidification, oil contamination, and food quality on lipid allocation, growth, and survival in early life stages of crabs and fish. She investigates how climate-induced changes in prey lipids influence population persistence and biogeography. Her work provides critical physiological data for ecosystem and population models, especially in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on lipid dynamics, thermal biology, and climate stressors in marine fish and crustaceans. These works span disciplines such as marine biochemistry, ecotoxicology, and climate change ecology, with frequent use of fatty acid biomarkers, controlled experiments, and field-based physiological assessments. Key species include Arctic cod, Pacific cod, walleye pollock, and various crabs, reflecting her focus on ecologically and commercially important North Pacific species. Louise Copeman has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards in the provided text. She mentors graduate students and has advised at least one M.Sc. student, Brittany Koenker, who graduated in 2017. Her research is supported by multiple grants from NOAA, BOEM, North Pacific Research Board, and Alaskan Sea Grant, covering projects on oil toxicity, optimal thermal habitats, ocean acidification, and Arctic ecosystem surveys. These grants reflect sustained funding and collaborative leadership in marine climate research. She directs the Marine Lipids Laboratory at HMSC, a specialized facility for lipid and fatty acid analysis in marine organisms. The lab supports experimental studies on energy allocation and nutritional physiology, contributing to broader efforts in marine resource sustainability and climate adaptation.

• Ethology
• Animal Behavior
• Ant Ecology
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Alessandra MORI is an Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Parma since 1998, affiliated with the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. She has taught courses in Invertebrate Zoology and Animal Behavior across undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Science Master Degree in Nature Conservation. Her research focuses on Ethology and Ant Ecology , investigating aggressive behavior, parental care, reproductive biology, predation, competition, raiding behavior, and recognition systems in Formicidae. Recent work includes studies on environmental quality assessment and behavioral adaptations in invasive species like Tetramorium immigrans . 2024 : Ant biodiversity in Alpine elevational gradients under climate change 2023 : Ant behavioral responses to lady beetles and mealybug monitoring tools 2022 : Soil-dropping as interference strategy in pavement ant battles She has participated in academic governance, including roles in PhD programs and scientific committees, and is affiliated with the Italian Zoological Union (UZI), Italian Society of Ethology (SIE), and AISASP (Italian Section of IUSSI).

Shimona Kealyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Archaeology
• Palaeobiology
• Biogeographic Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shimona Kealy is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University, specializing in archaeology and palaeobiology. Her work focuses on early human movements, cultural evolution, and ecological impacts in the Asia-Pacific islands over the last 50,000 years, particularly in Wallacea. Her research integrates geographic information systems (GIS) palaeogeographic reconstruction biogeographic modelling phylogenetic analysis to study prehistoric human-environment interactions. She leads archaeological surveys and excavations in Indonesia and Timor-Leste, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches combining archaeology with molecular and morphological phylogenetics. Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding maritime technology (e.g., shell beads, fishhooks) obsidian trade networks rock art traditions long-term human behavioral continuity across Wallacea. Collaborative initiatives with Indonesian institutions underscore her commitment to regional research training.

• Ecology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Animal Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Herbert Prins is a Professor at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in the Department of Animal Sciences. With over 518 research outputs and 44 completed projects, his work spans ecology, wildlife conservation, and biodiversity management. Notable collaborations include studies on migratory birds, savanna ecosystems, and animal behavior in Nepal, the Netherlands, and Africa. Key research themes : Landscape of fear in grasslands, physiological stress in rhinoceros, edge computing in wildlife tracking, genetic introgression in wild boar, and human-tiger interactions. Supervision : Guided PhD candidates in projects related to subtropical grazing lawns, poacher detection, and East Asian waterfowl migration. Scientific contributions include datasets on wildlife genetics and tick population dynamics, alongside media engagements on rhino conservation and poaching trends. His recent publications analyze migratory connectivity, habitat degradation, and AI applications in ecosystem management.

• Marine Ecology
• Population Genetics
• Seabird Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cheryl Baduini serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Biology within the Keck Science Department at Claremont Colleges, with additional affiliation to the Pitzer in Costa Rica Program. Her institutional base operates across Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, and Scripps College under the unified Keck Science Department framework. Her research focuses on Marine Ecology and Population Genetics of Seabirds , with particular emphasis on Procellariiform birds including short-tailed and wedge-tailed shearwaters. Key investigation areas include foraging strategies across ocean productivity gradients, nutritional condition metrics during migration, and mortality events linked to prey availability fluctuations in the Bering Sea ecosystem. Her work integrates field observations with physiological measurements and ecological modeling to understand seabird responses to environmental anomalies. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent specialization in Seabird energetics and migration physiology Biogeographic patterns in foraging behavior Ecosystem responses to climate anomalies Quantitative methods in population monitoring with primary field sites in the Bering Sea and Monterey Bay. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between oceanography, ornithology, and climate science. Professional activities include teaching courses in Marine Ecology, Living Sea, Introductory Biology, Applied Biostatistics, and Molecular Ecology. Her educational background includes a B.S. from the University of Miami, M.S. from Moss Landing Marine Labs (SJSU), and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine.

Jutta Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolution of Mating Systems
• Sexual Selection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jutta Schneider is a Full Professor of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Hamburg's Department of Biology, where she leads the Behavioral Biology research unit at the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology. She earned her PhD from the University of Munich (1993) and completed Habilitations at the Universities of Mainz (2001) and Bonn (2003). Her career includes postdoctoral research across four continents and a DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2001–2004). Her research explores evolutionary dynamics in arthropods, specializing in: Sexual selection, conflict, and mating systems Cooperative behavior in social spiders Adaptive plasticity in life-history traits Cognition costs and urban adaptation in spiders She maintains an active spider breeding laboratory for experimental studies. Recent publications (2022–2024) cluster around spider behavioral ecology, with emphases on: Pheromone signaling and sexual cannibalism Kin-based cooperation and social foraging Morphological adaptations and hybridization Acrobatic predation and niche engineering Notable professional activities include serving as Editor-in-Chief of Ethology (2010–2020), DFG Review Board membership (2020–2028), and leadership as Head of the Department of Biology (2014–2017). She currently supervises multiple third-party funded projects including studies on sexual conflict in mantises and genomic adaptations in widow spiders.

Hannah Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Movement Ecology
• Bio-logging
• Animal Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Williams is a Movement Ecologist and Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior , where she investigates soaring bird behavior using bio-logging, UAVs, and simulation modeling. She is affiliated with the University of Konstanz and leads research within the Research Group Safi under the Department of Migration . Current Focus: Social eavesdropping in soaring birds, mapping airflow landscapes through conspecific behavior Previous Institutions: Swansea University (postdoc), University of Exeter (MSc), University of St Andrews (BSc) Research Interests center on movement ecology, animal behavior, and bio-logging. Her work explores how soaring birds use social and environmental cues for navigation, combining field data with computational modeling to decode dynamic movement strategies. Publications (2015-2019) demonstrate expertise in bio-logging technology, flight energetics, and social information theory. Key themes include thermal soaring mechanics, movement pattern recognition, and ecological data visualization tools.

Ryan L. Sensenigمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Fire Ecology
• Grazing Ecology
• Savanna Ecology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ryan L. Sensenig is Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, where he focuses on fire and grazing ecology in grassland systems. He previously held leadership and faculty roles at Goshen College from 2007 to 2023, including Professor of Biology, Chair of Biological Sciences, and Director of the Environmental & Marine Science Program. Ph.D. in Ecology, University of California, Davis (2007) B.S. in Biology, Eastern Mennonite University (1992) His research integrates fire ecology, herbivory, and restoration in both African savannas and Midwestern tallgrass prairies. Key areas include plant compositional dynamics, ant-plant mutualisms, and soil organic carbon sequestration. He emphasizes undergraduate involvement through collaborative field programs in Kenya and Indiana. His recent publications reveal strong trends in fire-herbivore interactions, disturbance ecology, and carbon cycling in grasslands. Work spans long-term exclosure experiments, prescribed fire effects, and belowground dynamics using minirhizotrons. The research bridges applied rangeland management and fundamental ecological theory. Sensenig has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He actively mentors undergraduate researchers and integrates fieldwork into teaching, notably through a summer program engaging Kenyan and U.S. students. His work is supported by collaborative grants focused on grassland restoration and carbon sequestration, though specific grants are not listed. His leadership roles include directing the J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station and environmental science programs. His research is conducted in collaboration with teams in Kenya and Indiana, particularly through the Kenya Long-term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE). These international, interdisciplinary teams study ecological disturbances and restoration, emphasizing experiential learning and cross-cultural scientific exchange.

Magdalena Svenssonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Primate Conservation
• Nocturnal Primates
• Primate Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Magdalena Svensson is a Lecturer and Laboratory Technician in the MSc Primate Conservation programme at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Sciences. She has been a core member of the Nocturnal Primate Research Group and the Oxford Wildlife Trade Research Group since 2010, contributing significantly to primate conservation research. Her educational background includes a PhD and MSc in Primate Conservation from Oxford Brookes University, an BSc in Animal Science, and an FdSc in Wildlife Conservation from Nottingham Trent University. Dr Svensson's research focuses on nocturnal primates , primate ecology , wildlife trade , and conservation biology . She investigates illegal trade in primates, ivory, and pangolins, and explores human-primate interactions, ethnoprimatology, and animal welfare issues. Her work often integrates local ecological knowledge and examines the impacts of tourism and social media on primate conservation. Her recent publications show a strong trend in wildlife trade monitoring , human-wildlife conflict , zoonotic disease risk , and conservation policy , with fieldwork spanning Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. She frequently collaborates with international researchers and conservation groups. She supervises several research students and is actively involved in consultancy on the online trade in nocturnal primates. Primate Society of Great Britain International Primatological Society European Federation of Primatology IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group Dr Svensson has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Conservation Letters , Frontiers in Conservation Science , and American Journal of Physical Anthropology . Her lab work supports both teaching and research in primate conservation, and she plays a key role in training the next generation of conservationists.