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Stacy Farinaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Functional Morphology
• Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stacy Farina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Howard University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on functional morphology, biomechanics, and evolutionary biology, particularly in fish systems. She holds a B.S. in Marine and Freshwater Biology from the University of New Hampshire (2010) and a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University (2015). Her work examines skeletal morphology, respiratory systems, and functional adaptations in diverse fish species, including flatfishes, snailfishes, and elasmobranchs. Recent studies investigate remote research methodologies during the pandemic, deep-sea adaptation, and biomechanical integration in feeding systems. She directs a research lab in Just Hall, Room 410, and maintains a Google Scholar profile. Publications span topics like ventilation mechanics, acoustic signaling evolution, and skeletal density patterns in deep-sea environments. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining anatomical analysis, computational modeling, and experimental biomechanics. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. She advises no listed students, though her research involves undergraduate participation. Her lab focuses on fish morphology, ecology, and evolutionary processes.

Taylor Perronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomorphology
• Landscape Evolution
• Planetary Surfaces
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Taylor Perron is the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also serves as the EAPS Undergraduate Officer. His research program at MIT spans multiple interdisciplinary areas within Earth and planetary sciences, with strong connections to the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering. Dr. Perron's academic background includes an AB in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Archaeology from Harvard University (1999) and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2006), followed by postdoctoral work at Harvard. His leadership roles at MIT have included serving as chair of the Program in Geology, Geochemistry, and Geobiology, and as Associate Department Head for Education. His research focuses on three interconnected areas: Landscape Evolution, Planetary Surfaces, and the Human Landscape. Within Landscape Evolution, he investigates dynamic river networks, climate-landscape interactions, grain-scale sediment transport mechanics, and the connections between landscape evolution and biological diversification. His Planetary Surfaces research examines river systems on Mars and Titan, using spacecraft data to understand extraterrestrial hydrological processes. The Human Landscape component explores archaeological applications of geomorphology, particularly in the Amazon basin. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on comparative planetary hydrology, with significant work on Earth, Mars, and Titan. His research increasingly integrates field observations, mathematical modeling, and remote sensing to address questions about landscape evolution across different planetary environments and timescales, with growing attention to anthropogenic impacts on Earth's surface processes. Scientific Awards & Honors: MacArthur Fellowship (2021) James B. Macelwane Medal, American Geophysical Union (2014) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (2014) Editorial Committee Member, Annual Review of Earth & Planetary Sciences (2017-present) Dr. Perron has established a productive research group that collaborates across disciplines and institutions, including significant partnerships with WHOI, NASA missions, and archaeological teams. His work bridges fundamental questions about planetary evolution with practical implications for understanding climate change impacts on Earth's surface systems.

Sebastian Heilpernمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Sustainability Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Heilpern serves as Acting Assistant Professor in Stanford University's Department of Earth System Science, transitioning to Assistant Professor in January 2026. An ecologist and sustainability scientist, he investigates biodiversity change in aquatic ecosystems—particularly the Amazon basin—and its implications for human well-being through food systems, renewable energy, and public health lenses. His research integrates fieldwork, data science, and synthesis across local to global scales. His educational background includes: PhD in Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology from Columbia University (2020) MS in Ecology & Evolution from the University of Chicago (2015) BS in Biological Sciences from Cornell University (2011) Heilpern's research centers on identifying synergies between biodiversity conservation and societal objectives. His work examines how aquatic biodiversity sustains nutritional security through fisheries, assesses hydropower's socio-ecological tradeoffs, and develops climate-smart planning frameworks. By connecting ecological processes to human outcomes, he advances sustainability science through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental and social domains. His 2023-2025 publications reveal dominant themes in Amazonian freshwater systems, fisheries nutrition, and renewable energy planning. Key trends include quantifying biodiversity's role in dietary resilience, optimizing hydropower development to minimize ecological harm, and establishing mercury-nutrition linkages in fish consumption. His work consistently emphasizes win-win solutions that align conservation with food/energy security. Award highlights: Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at Cornell University As principal investigator of Stanford's Biodiversity Lab, Heilpern leads research reconciling conservation with food, energy, and water security. His team prioritizes equity in science practice while addressing historical inequities. Current projects focus on Amazonian freshwater systems, sustainable aquaculture siting, and climate-resilient energy planning, supported by interdisciplinary collaborations across ecology, data science, and policy domains. The Biodiversity Lab actively recruits researchers through structured opportunities emphasizing diversity and justice in sustainability science. Laboratory values explicitly center on correcting science's inequitable legacy while advancing stronger ecological understanding through inclusive practices.

Jens Krauseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioural Ecology
• Collective Intelligence
• Social Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jens Krause is a Professor and Head of Department at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Berlin, leading the Research Group on Mechanisms and Functions of Group-Living. He holds a full professorship in Fish Ecology at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Thaer-Institute, and since 2018 has been an Adjunct Professor at Technical University Berlin within the Excellence Cluster 'Science of Intelligence'. His research is centered on collective intelligence, social networks, decision-making, and behavioural ecology in fish and other animals. Full Professor in Fish Ecology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Adjunct Professor at Technical University Berlin (since 2018) Head of Department, IGB Berlin PhD, University of Cambridge Diploma, Free University Berlin His work integrates experimental biology, network analysis, and biomimetic robotics to understand how animals make collective decisions. His expertise spans animal behaviour, evolution, and ecological physiology, with a strong focus on group-living dynamics. Recent research explores group hunting, predator evasion, social foraging, and the impact of environmental stressors on collective behaviour. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend in understanding collective behaviour in fish, including escape waves, social foraging, group hunting in marlins and sailfish, and the use of robotic agents to study social integration. His interdisciplinary approach combines marine biology, physics, robotics, and data science to uncover the mechanisms behind collective intelligence in both animal and human systems. Editorial Board, Behavioral Ecology Editorial Board, Fish and Fisheries Executive Board, Excellence Cluster 'Science of Intelligence' Advisory Board, Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation He advises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and leads major research projects, including 'Developing exploration behaviour' funded by the Excellence Cluster. His work has been supported by extensive collaborations across Europe and North America, and he frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as Nature , Science Advances , Proceedings of the Royal Society , and Current Biology . His lab employs cutting-edge methods including automated tracking, social network analysis, and interactive robotics to study animal groups. His research group, 'Mechanisms and Functions of Group-Living', is embedded within the Excellence Cluster 'Science of Intelligence', where they investigate collective cognition, social information use, and the role of individual differences in group performance. The team combines field studies with laboratory experiments and computational modelling to understand the evolution and function of collective behaviour across species.

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Phenotypic Plasticity
• Local Adaptation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anssi Laurila is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Genetics, specializing in Animal Ecology at Uppsala University, Sweden. His research integrates evolutionary biology and ecology to explore the mechanisms underlying phenotypic and genetic variation in natural populations, particularly amphibians. His primary research interests include phenotypic plasticity , local adaptation , maternal effects , life-history evolution , and genomic responses to environmental gradients such as latitude, temperature, acidity, and predation. He investigates how populations adapt to heterogeneous environments through both plastic and genetic mechanisms, often using comparative studies across latitudinal clines and contrasting habitats. His work frequently focuses on amphibians like Rana temporaria , Rana arvalis , and Bufo bufo , as well as other ectotherms including freshwater snails and fish. The trends in his recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong emphasis on genomic and transcriptomic analyses of adaptation, host-pathogen interactions (especially with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ), immunogenetics (MHC diversity), conservation genetics of edge populations, and acclimation physiology . His studies often combine field observations with controlled experiments and molecular techniques, contributing to understanding evolutionary responses to climate change and anthropogenic stressors. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Laurila actively collaborates with researchers across Europe and supervises or co-supervises numerous studies, as evidenced by his consistent presence as a senior or corresponding author. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals suggests sustained funding for research in evolutionary ecology and conservation. His work has implications for biodiversity conservation, particularly in the context of climate change and emerging infectious diseases. He is involved in research on amphibian microbiomes, thermal adaptation in geothermal systems, and the genetic basis of adaptive traits. His team explores how environmental stressors shape phenotypic and genetic variation, with a focus on understanding the limits and costs of plasticity and adaptation.

• Aquatic Parasitology
• Conservation Biology
• Host-Parasite Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jouni Taskinen is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the School of Resource Wisdom. His research focuses on aquatic parasites and diseases, particularly their impacts on fisheries and conservation of endangered species like the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera). He leads projects addressing mussel population conservation, habitat restoration, and parasite dynamics in aquatic ecosystems. Taskinen's work integrates ecological, evolutionary, and applied approaches to understand host-parasite interactions, parasite virulence evolution, and conservation strategies for threatened species. His projects include captive breeding programs for freshwater mussels, studies on juvenile habitat requirements, and assessments of environmental stressors like nutrient enrichment and invasive species. He has secured funding from the Ministry of the Environment, the European Commission, and foundations for initiatives such as the LIFE Revives project, which aims to revive freshwater pearl mussel populations. Taskinen also collaborates on international projects, including studies in Lake Prespa (N. Macedonia) and European lake systems to explore parasite prevalence and host specificity. His research activities include lectures and presentations on topics like trematode parasitism, mussel growth dynamics, and the effects of environmental parameters (e.g., pH, temperature) on endangered species survival. Taskinen’s contributions bridge fundamental science and conservation practice, emphasizing the role of parasites in ecosystem health and biodiversity preservation.

• Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Limnology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Muhammet GAFFAROĞLU is a full-time Professor at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. He holds a PhD (1998-2003), MSc (1994-1998), and BA (1989-1993) in Biology from İnönü University, Turkey. Research Focus: His work centers on Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Limnology , with specialization in cytogenetic analysis of endemic freshwater fish species in Anatolia. Key methodologies include karyotyping, C-banding, and NOR phenotyping to study chromosomal evolution and biodiversity conservation. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on fish cytogenetics, particularly karyological investigations of endemic Turkish species like Capoeta , Oxynoemacheilus , and Squalius . Studies frequently combine field sampling with molecular techniques to address taxonomic and evolutionary questions. Grants & Advising: He has led 29 research projects (e.g., TÜBİTAK-supported studies on fish cytogenetics) and supervised 10 graduate students. Current projects include genetic polymorphism analyses and environmental impact studies on aquatic species.

Sven Würtzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Aquaculture
• Reproductive biology
• Stress physiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sven Würtz is a Research Group Leader in the Department of Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Berlin. He leads the Molecular Fish Physiology research group, focusing on sustainable aquaculture, reproductive biology, stress, and nutritional physiology in fish. His research interests include Aquaculture Reproductive biology Stress physiology Nutritional physiology Molecular fish physiology Animal welfare in aquaculture Conservation of endangered fish species His recent publications reflect a strong trend in molecular and physiological research applied to aquaculture species such as sturgeon, pikeperch, tilapia, and turbot. Key themes include genomics of sex determination, stress responses, nutritional interventions (probiotics, creatine, carotenoids), animal welfare in RAS and crustacean farming, and responses to environmental stressors like algal toxins and nitrate. His work combines laboratory experimentation with field applications and policy-relevant outputs. Scientific contributions and projects include: Lead author on studies on shrimp and fish welfare Co-leader of the STURGEoNOMICS and CrustaWohl projects Contributor to IGB fact sheets on the Oder River environmental disaster Extensive collaboration with national and international researchers He mentors junior researchers and collaborates on projects involving grants and interdisciplinary teams. His work is often applied, aiming to improve aquaculture practices and conservation efforts. He is actively involved in research groups focusing on molecular mechanisms in fish and ecosystem resilience.

Kate Laskowskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Animal Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kate Laskowski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at University of California, Davis , focusing on behavioral diversity and plasticity. Her research explores how evolutionary processes shape developmental mechanisms generating individual variation. Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences (2006, UMBC), Ph.D. in Integrative Biology (2013, University of Illinois) Her work integrates ultimate and proximate perspectives to analyze how genetic, parental, and experiential cues build phenotypes. Recent research emphasizes clonal fish models to study non-genetic origins of behavior, eco-evolutionary dynamics, and collective behavior across scales. Publications from 2023-2025 highlight themes in behavioral repeatability , predation risk responses , genetic life-history trade-offs , and social conformity vs. individuality . Her methods combine experimental studies with statistical modeling and meta-analytic frameworks. Scientific Awards: Sloan Fellow (2023) Kate collaborates with the Center for Population Biology and advises in the Animal Behavior and Population Biology graduate programs. Her lab investigates behavioral individuality in clonal systems, with applications to conservation and evolutionary theory.

Anna Kuparinenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Modeling
• Fisheries Science
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Kuparinen is a Professor at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Department of Biological and Environmental Science. Her research group, EcoEvoAqua, focuses on aquatic species and their ecosystems, particularly eco-evolutionary dynamics. Key research areas include ecological modeling, fisheries-induced evolution, food web stability, and environmental impacts on species survival. Recent work examines predator reintroduction effects, climate-driven selection pressures, and parasite-host interactions in aquatic systems. Publications span theoretical ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries management. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address complex ecological challenges. Education details are not explicitly listed, but her academic career reflects extensive contributions to aquatic ecology and conservation. Awards are not mentioned in the text, though her prolific publication record indicates recognition in her field. She leads the EcoEvoAqua research team, which integrates computational models with empirical data to study ecosystem resilience and biodiversity. Ongoing projects include modeling Lake Oulujärvi dynamics and exploring manganese toxicity in fish populations.

Martin Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Taylor is an Associate Professor in Molecular Ecology at the University of East Anglia's School of Biological Sciences. He has held academic positions since 2013, including Senior Lecturer roles at Bangor University and postdoctoral research experience in Belgium. His primary research focuses on molecular ecology, evolution, and conservation of marine and freshwater fishes, with an emphasis on genetic methods like microsatellite markers and next-generation sequencing. Key interests include polyploidy in Corydoras catfishes, fisheries-induced evolution, and traceability of fish populations. Taylor leads projects on lobster ageing via DNA methylation and collaborates internationally on studies of biodiversity and conservation genetics. Education: BSc (Animal and Plant Biology) from the University of Leeds (1990–1993) and PhD from the University of Aberdeen/Southampton (1993–1996), studying speciation in African cichlids. Research projects include Woodland impacts on pollinator diversity Genetic basis of catfish venoms Development of novel ageing methods for European lobsters His work bridges fundamental and applied research, addressing challenges in fisheries management, conservation, and ecological sustainability. Taylor serves as an Associate Editor for Marine Biology and maintains an active lab group at UEA. Key contributions include advancing DNA-based methods for ecological and conservation applications, such as detecting jellyfish predation and tracking fish populations via genetic markers.

Greg Gossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Physiology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Watershed Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Greg Goss is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on three interconnected areas: environmental physiology of fishes, environmental toxicology, and watershed science. He investigates physiological adaptations of aquatic organisms to environmental stresses, evaluates the toxicity of industrial and agricultural pollutants, and models Alberta's water resources under climate change scenarios. Collaborations include work with EnCana, Vive Crop Protection, and Dr. Monireh Faramarzi on water management. His lab, Goss Lab, hosts research on nanotoxicology, hydraulic fracturing fluid impacts, and stormwater system improvements. Contact: ggoss@ualberta.ca. Research interests include ion and solute transport mechanisms in fish, toxicity of nanoparticles and pesticides, and watershed modeling for sustainable water use. He employs molecular biology, cell physiology, and field studies across freshwater and marine ecosystems. Industrial partnerships aim to balance environmental protection with economic needs. Notable projects include assessing hydraulic fracturing fluid toxicity on aquatic species, developing predictive water supply models, and improving stormwater management through polymer and wetland technologies. His work contributes to OECD nanomaterial testing standards and regulatory policy.

Catherine Badgleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleoecology
• Biogeography
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Catherine Badgley is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. She serves as a Research Scientist at the Museum of Paleontology and the Residential College, with a career spanning over four decades since joining as a Michigan Fellow in 1982. Her work bridges paleoecology, biogeography, and sustainable agriculture, focusing on biodiversity responses to global change across deep time scales. Ph.D. in Geology from Yale (1982) MFS from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (1974) B.A. in Geology from Radcliffe College (Harvard) Her research integrates four major themes: Paleoecology: Quantitative analysis of fossil assemblages, taphonomy, and Cenozoic mammal community dynamics Climate Change: Using mammal databases to link modern ecological patterns with paleoclimatic inference Spatiotemporal Biodiversity: Tracking mammal-plant co-evolution since the Last Glacial Maximum using isotopic and morphological proxies Agricultural Sustainability: Pioneering studies demonstrating organic agriculture's capacity to meet global food demands Recent publications reveal trends combining 4D geodynamic modeling , C3/C4 vegetation transitions , and functional morphology across Neogene records in Pakistan, Spain, and North America. Her fieldwork spans the Siwalik sequence, Mojave Desert, and Great Basin regions. She leads the NSF-funded NARLEE (North American Rodent Landscapes Evolution & Ecology) Research Coordination Network and teaches courses like EEB 318/319 on Food Systems and EEB 445 Biogeography, featuring immersive fieldwork and interdisciplinary analysis of agricultural impacts on biodiversity.

• Climate Change
• Ecology
• Evolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dag Olav Hessen is a Professor at the University of Oslo , leading the Center for Biogeochemistry in the Anthropocene (CBA) . The center integrates expertise from the Department of Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Chemistry to investigate climate-carbon-ecosystem interactions in northern latitudes. Research Focus: Climate change impacts on freshwater and marine ecosystems Key Areas: Ecological stoichiometry, genome size, pelagic food webs, permafrost thaw Methodology: Interdisciplinary approaches combining fieldwork, lab experiments, and modeling His recent publications address critical issues like greenhouse gas dynamics in thawing permafrost , tipping points in lake ecosystems , and global change effects on zooplankton communities . Collaborative work spans Arctic char vulnerability, DOM-contaminant interactions, and climate governance frameworks.

Tony L. Goldbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Ecology
• Zoonoses
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Tony L. Goldberg is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on the ecology, evolution, and epidemiology of infectious diseases, particularly zoonotic and emerging pathogens, using interdisciplinary approaches that bridge biological and social sciences. DVM, 2000, University of Illinois MS, Epidemiology, 2000, University of Illinois Ph.D., Anthropology, 1996, Harvard University B.A., Biology & English, 1990, Amherst College His research interests include infectious disease ecology, zoonoses, virology, conservation medicine, and the One Health paradigm. He leads the Goldberg Lab, which investigates pathogen transmission across wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, with field sites in Africa and North America. The lab combines field surveillance, molecular biology, genomics, and ecological modeling to understand health and disease in dynamic ecosystems. The recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on viral discovery and dynamics in diverse hosts—particularly freshwater mussels, primates, dogs, bats, and fish. Key themes include cross-species transmission, the impact of human activities on pathogen spread, and the use of advanced molecular tools like CRISPR and metabarcoding for pathogen detection. His work spans disciplines including virology, conservation, public health, and veterinary medicine, contributing significantly to understanding emerging infectious diseases. Tony Goldberg has mentored numerous PhD and DVM/PhD students, many of whom now hold academic, research, or public health positions. His lab fosters collaboration across institutions and countries, particularly in Uganda, where much of the field research is conducted. He is actively involved in advising and research grants, though specific grant details are not listed. His lab includes current PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and research specialists working on diverse projects in veterinary and microbial sciences. The Goldberg Lab operates from the Biomedical Sciences Laboratory at UW–Madison, integrating laboratory and field-based research to study health at the intersection of animals, people, and ecosystems.