جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Joanna Malukiewiczمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• Conservation Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joanna Malukiewicz is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology. She works within the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology, focusing on Evolutionary Immunogenomics. Her research emphasizes genomic studies of primates, particularly marmosets (Callithrix species), hybridization dynamics, microbiome analysis, and conservation genomics. Dr. Malukiewicz's work spans evolutionary biology, genomics, and biodiversity conservation. She investigates topics such as morphological variation in marmosets, genomic mechanisms driving dwarfism, and the impact of captivity on animal health. Her studies often combine genomic data with ecological observations to understand species adaptation and survival. Her recent publications highlight advancements in sequencing technologies, applications of genomics to conservation, and insights into zoonotic diseases in urban primate populations. She collaborates internationally, addressing challenges in endangered species management and sustainable biodiversity strategies. Dr. Malukiewicz holds no listed scientific awards but contributes actively to peer-reviewed literature and conservation initiatives. She is based at the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology, Room 459, in Hamburg.

David Biltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological and Evolutionary Biology
• Aquatic Insect Ecology
• Biogeography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor David Bilton is a Professor of Aquatic Biology at the University of Plymouth and holds a Visiting Professorship at the University of Johannesburg's Department of Zoology. He serves as Deputy Director of the NERC ARIES Doctoral Training Partnership and leads postgraduate research activities in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary questions using aquatic insects as models, with a strong emphasis on South African biodiversity. He has published over 200 papers and authored four books, contributing to global understanding of biogeography, conservation, and speciation. His teaching spans undergraduate modules in biodiversity, marine biology, ecology, and global change biology, with fieldwork in coastal ecosystems like South Africa's Western Cape. He supervises 6–10 student projects annually, covering topics from arthropod zoology to speciation mechanisms. His research highlights include discovering new species, analyzing thermal tolerance in insects, and assessing invasive species impacts. He has supervised 11 PhD students, contributing to projects on invertebrate dispersal, genetic diversity, and conservation strategies. Despite his extensive contributions, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His work bridges field ecology with molecular techniques, advancing conservation efforts in aquatic ecosystems.

Yang Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Lipid Metabolism
• Microalgal Biotechnology
• Synthetic Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yang Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. He holds a PhD in Plant Science from the University of Alberta, where he conducted postdoctoral research on plant lipid metabolism. Previously, he worked at Michigan State University and the University of Alberta, focusing on chloroplast lipid assembly and microalgal oil production. His research integrates synthetic biology and biotechnology to engineer lipid biosynthesis pathways in plants and microorganisms for applications in food, fuel, and materials. Dr. Xu’s work has been recognized with the 2021 Carl Douglas Prize from the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists. His research group investigates acyl lipid assembly, lipid trafficking, and synthetic biology approaches to enhance oil production. Key areas include understanding membrane lipid dynamics in photosynthetic organisms and designing pathways for value-added lipids. The lab employs genetics, biochemistry, and omics tools to address both fundamental and applied questions in lipid metabolism. Dr. Xu has mentored graduate students including Alyssa Clews, Brandon Ulch, and Monika Jesionowska, and his team collaborates on projects related to microalgal EPA/DHA synthesis and rice lipid genetics. Current and former lab members include researchers in biotechnology, plant genetics, and lipid biochemistry.

Jill A. Olinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Community Ecology
• Trophic Interactions
• Marine Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jill A. Olin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University, affiliated with the College of Sciences and Arts. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Windsor, an MS in Marine Biology from Hofstra University, and a BS in Marine & Freshwater Biology from the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on community ecology, trophic interactions, and marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on conservation through biomarker and modeling approaches. Key interests include ecosystem stability, anthropogenic impacts, and food web dynamics. She teaches Ecology and Evolution, Marine Ecology, and Ecogeochemical Tracer Techniques. Her work integrates stable isotope analysis, DNA metabarcoding, and ecological modeling to address questions about species distribution, trophic niche partitioning, and resilience to environmental stressors. Notable projects include studies on Lake Superior fish ecotypes, Gulf of Mexico oil spill impacts, and salt marsh restoration. Dr. Olin collaborates with NOAA on restoration research and has published extensively on trophic ecology, resource partitioning, and ecosystem responses to human activities. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ecological challenges.

Jürgen Ehltingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Secondary Metabolism
• Functional Genomics
• Molecular Evolution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jürgen Ehlting is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Victoria and a member of the Centre for Forest Biology. His lab studies plant secondary metabolites , examining their biosynthesis, evolution, and applications in nutraceuticals and medicine. Using genomics and metabolomics, his team identifies bioactive compounds like phenolics and lignin. Research emphasizes chemical diversity in plant defense mechanisms and wood formation. The lab employs biochemical and genetic approaches to explore metabolic pathways.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leithen M'Gonigle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU), specializing in Terrestrial Ecology. His research focuses on species interactions, including sexual selection, host-parasite dynamics, and Allee effects, with a strong emphasis on linking theoretical models to empirical data. He integrates mathematical approaches with field studies to address questions about species persistence, evolution, and conservation. M'Gonigle holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of British Columbia (2011) and a BSc in Mathematics (Honours with Distinction) from the University of Victoria (2005). His work bridges ecological theory and applied conservation, particularly in agricultural and post-fire ecosystems. Recent projects examine pesticide impacts on pollinators, habitat restoration in farmlands, and climate change effects on bumblebee distributions. He teaches courses like BISC 300 (Evolution) and collaborates with conservation programs to translate scientific insights into practical solutions. M'Gonigle’s lab (B8227) investigates pollinator metacommunity dynamics, agroecology, and the evolutionary consequences of species interactions. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects contributions to ecological modeling, biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable agriculture practices.

• Conservation Biology
• Wetland Ecology
• Plant Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Donald Leopold is a Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Environmental Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF). He specializes in conservation biology, wetland ecology, and plant species restoration. His research focuses on wetland plant communities, endangered species recovery, and the impacts of human activities on ecological systems. Leopold holds a degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Ecology and Evolution with a Linguistics minor. His research interests include wetland restoration, climate change impacts on plant species, and the ecological roles of keystone species. He has published extensively on topics such as deer population dynamics in protected areas, greenhouse gas fluxes in restored wetlands, and the conservation of rare plant species like the hart’s tongue fern. Leopold actively advises graduate students in Environmental & Forest Biology, focusing on topics like green roof plant ecology and inland salt marsh phylogeography. Leopold’s work integrates field studies, ecological modeling, and restoration practices. He has contributed to regional conservation projects, including assessments of Lake Atitlan’s littoral zone and studies on Adirondack and New York City floras. His teaching and research emphasize hands-on ecological field methods and community-based conservation strategies.

Katie Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Change
• Marine Biodiversity
• Population Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katie Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the physiological and ecological mechanisms underlying species’ survival in cold environments, particularly in intertidal invertebrates and forest pest insects. She explores how low-temperature adaptation affects population growth and geographic range limits, aiming to predict climate change impacts on species distributions. Dr. Marshall is affiliated with the Biodiversity Research Centre and the Comparative Physiology Group, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in ecology and evolutionary biology. Her work integrates biological and environmental disciplines, combining molecular studies with ecological observations. For instance, she investigates ice-binding proteins in marine invertebrates and metabolic adaptations in insects and mussels exposed to freezing conditions. She also utilizes advanced technologies like machine learning and DNA metabarcoding for species classification and ecosystem monitoring. Dr. Marshall’s research addresses key questions about why species have specific geographic ranges and how they might respond to environmental changes. Recent studies highlight themes such as the evolutionary origins of cold tolerance, the effects of temperature fluctuations on insect survival, and the interplay between climate variables and organismal physiology. She emphasizes understanding functional traits and eco-evolutionary dynamics to improve predictive models for species range shifts and ecosystem management. Though no specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided texts, her contributions to biodiversity and physiological ecology are evident through her active research and lab leadership. The Marshall Lab collaborates broadly within the Zoology Department and across UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre to advance knowledge in these critical areas.

• Plant Pathology
• Molecular Plant Pathology
• Genomics of Plant Pathogens
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pietro Spanu is a Professor of Molecular Plant Pathology at the Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His work focuses on understanding plant-pathogen interactions, particularly the genomics and molecular mechanisms of powdery mildews. He leads research into how pathogens manipulate host cellular processes and evade immune responses. Key affiliations include the Agri Futures Lab, Fungal Science Network, and Microbiome Network. His research interests span the genomics of powdery mildews, effector proteins, and host-pathogen communication via extracellular vesicles. He employs cutting-edge techniques like AI-guided discovery and transcriptomics to study pathogen virulence and host defense. Recent work highlights effector interference with endosomal complexes, RNA fragment roles in cross-kingdom signaling, and evolutionary dynamics of plant pathogens. Spanu’s contributions include groundbreaking studies on barley and wheat powdery mildews, revealing mechanisms behind fungal adaptation and virulence. His lab integrates molecular genetics, genomics, and computational biology to address agricultural challenges like crop disease resistance and food security. Collaborations span microbiome networks and interdisciplinary platforms like the Industrial Biotechnology Hub.

Wendy Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Individual Differences
• Intelligence
• Personality Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wendy Johnson is a Professor of Psychology at the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, University of Edinburgh. She holds a Personal Chair of Differential Development and is currently on research leave from July 2019 to December 2020. Her research focuses on individual differences in intelligence and personality, lifespan development, genetic and environmental influences on behavior, and aging. She has led multiple research grants, including projects on gene-environment interplay in aging outcomes, social causes of life chances, and the longitudinal study of cognitive function in the Scotland in Miniature cohort. Her current PhD students include Alicia Aranda Diaz, Emma Waterston, Alicia Forsberg, and Ross Stewart. Key research areas include personality stability and change, the role of environmental factors in cognitive aging, and interactions between genetics and social contexts. She has contributed to over 200 research outputs, with recent work exploring bidirectional associations between loneliness and health, and the replicability of personality-trait life outcomes across cultures. Grants leadership includes principal investigator roles in projects funded by MRC, EU, and non-EU grants totaling over £multi-million. Her work bridges behavioral genetics, developmental psychology, and public health, emphasizing the interplay of biological and social factors in human development.

Auguste Genovesioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Bioimaging
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Auguste Genovesio is a Research Director (DR INSERM) leading the Computational Bioimaging and Bioinformatics team at the Centre for Computational Biology within the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in Paris. His work focuses on large-scale cellular morphology analysis, integrating machine learning, microscopy, and computational modeling to study cellular responses to perturbations. His team develops algorithms for analyzing high-dimensional biological data, with applications in drug discovery, functional genomics, and neuroscience. Education and Affiliations: Genovesio’s research is anchored at ENS and collaborates with institutions like Institut Curie, Collège de France, and ESPCI. His lab develops open-source tools such as PySpacell and ALFA , advancing spatial analysis and genomic data processing. Research Interests: His group combines deep learning, bioinformatics, and experimental biology to tackle challenges in cellular dynamics, morphological heterogeneity, and predictive modeling. Recent work includes applying diffusion models to reveal subtle phenotypes and optimizing microscopy image analysis pipelines. Key Projects: Cross-modal knowledge distillation for transcriptomics, latent diffusion models for small datasets, and super-resolution microscopy via StyleGAN regularization. Applications: Collaborations in drug screening, neurobiology (e.g., Drosophila memory studies), and cancer cell analysis. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, including work in Nature Communications , Developmental Cell , and NeurIPS . Recent focus on generative AI for biological image analysis and self-supervised learning biases. Grants & Awards: While specific grants aren’t listed, his lab’s cutting-edge research suggests significant institutional and collaborative support. No explicit awards mentioned in texts. Labs/Teams: Director of the Computational Bioimaging group, part of the Functional Genomics section at ENS. Supervises PhD students and postdocs in AI-driven biology and computational microscopy.

Victoria Herridgeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Paleontology
• Quaternary Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Victoria Herridge is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences, specializing in evolutionary biology and paleontology. Her research focuses on Ice Age mammals, particularly elephants, and explores evolutionary and environmental changes through fossil records. She co-founded TrowelBlazers, advocating for gender equity in STEM, and co-edits the Open Quaternary journal. Herridge is also a prominent science communicator, appearing in BBC, National Geographic, and Channel 4 documentaries. Her work includes field expeditions to Siberia and the Mediterranean, studying dwarf elephants and mammoths, and she investigates climate impacts on ecosystems. She holds a Daphne Jackson Research Fellowship and has collaborated with institutions like the Natural History Museum and the University of Cyprus. Teaching roles include directing the MSc Science Communication program and coordinating courses on science communication skills. Professional Activities: Co-founder of TrowelBlazers; Editor-in-Chief of Open Quaternary; TV/podcast appearances on BBC Radio 4, National Geographic, and Channel 4 (e.g., Walking Through Time , Bone Detectives ). Research Interests: Evolutionary mechanisms of dwarfism in island elephants, Quaternary paleoclimatology, and the interplay between climate change and biodiversity. Fieldwork includes sites in Scotland (Torridonian Sandstones), Siberia (permafrost fauna), and Mediterranean islands (dwarf elephant fossils). Grants & Awards: Daphne Jackson Research Fellowship (2014–2016), Leverhulme Trust funding, NERC grants. Collaborations span institutions in the UK, Greece, Italy, and Cyprus. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on mammoth-steppe ecosystems and insular dwarfism. Engages with public archaeology through CITiZAN and SCHARP initiatives.

Floria Mora-Kepfer Uyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolution of sociality
• Neuroethology
• Host-parasite interactions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Rochester, within the School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on the evolution of social behavior, particularly in insects, using integrative approaches that combine field and lab experiments with molecular and neural techniques. She investigates how relatedness, social interactions, environmental factors, and parasitic relationships influence cooperation, group formation, and neurobiological adaptations. Key research interests include the evolution of sociality, neuroethology, host-parasite interactions, behavioral ecology, and conservation. Her work employs model systems such as wasps (e.g., Mischocyttarus mexicanus, Polistes spp.) and explores topics like brain plasticity, sensory system adaptation, and genomic responses to environmental pressures. Dr. Uy’s research group actively accepts PhD students and utilizes a variety of methodologies, including neurogenomic analyses and behavioral experiments. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her publications highlight contributions to understanding social behavior mechanisms in insects.

• Climate Change Ecology
• Plant-Plant Interactions
• Soil Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Tomiolo is an Assistant Professor in the Plant Ecology Group at the Institute of Evolution and Ecology, University of Tübingen, Germany. She holds a PhD in plant evolutionary ecology from Tübingen University (2013). Her research focuses on plant-plant and plant-soil biota interactions under climate change, drought, and microplastic contamination, using interdisciplinary methods including greenhouse and field experiments. She explores how abiotic stressors and biotic factors influence plant performance, community composition, and range shifts. Professional experience includes postdoctoral roles at Aarhus University (Denmark), Kent State University (USA), and Tübingen University. Her work emphasizes science communication and open science, reflecting her commitment to accessible research practices. She is affiliated with the Institute of Evolution and Ecology within the Faculty of Science, contributing to initiatives like the 'Bunte Wiese' project. Her research addresses critical global challenges such as climate-driven species migration and soil pollution impacts on ecosystems. Key research interests include drought effects on plant interactions, microplastic pollution consequences, and evolutionary responses to environmental stressors. Her publications span topics from niche partitioning under drought to modeling plant competition dynamics. While no awards are listed, her contributions to ecological theory and experimental methodologies are notable. She advises within the Plant Ecology Group and engages in collaborative projects across institutions. Dr. Tomiolo’s lab focuses on integrating field observations with controlled experiments to understand ecological processes at multiple scales. Her work bridges basic research with applied challenges, offering insights into biodiversity maintenance and ecosystem resilience under global change scenarios.

Volker Lipkaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Innate Immunity
• Molecular Biology
• Plant-Fungal Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Volker Lipka is a Professor of Plant Cell Biology at the University of Göttingen, leading research on plant innate immunity mechanisms. His work focuses on molecular dissection of basal defense activation in Arabidopsis thaliana , plant defense against fungal pathogens, and fungal effector molecules. He combines genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry to study complex plant-pathogen interactions. Education and Career: Dr. rer.nat., Technical University Aachen (1999) Postdoctoral Fellow, Sainsbury Laboratory (1999-2000) Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (2000-2004) Independent Research Group Leader, University of Tübingen (2004-2007) Independent Research Group Leader, John Innes Centre (2007-2009) Professor at University of Göttingen since 2009 Research Interests: Molecular mechanisms of plant immunity, pathogen entry control, effector molecule interference, and subcellular defense dynamics. His lab investigates chitin receptor signaling, mitochondrial roles in pathogen defense, and fungal-induced stress adaptations. Labs/Teams: Heads the Plant Cell Biology department within the Schwann-Schleiden Research Center, affiliated with the GGNB's Molecular Biology of Cells group and the International Research Training Group 2172 (PRoTECT).