جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Merrill Petersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Biodiversity Informatics
• Insect Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Merrill Peterson is a Professor in the Biology Department at Western Washington University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. He holds adjunct roles at Washington State University (since 2015 as Adjunct Professor and earlier as Adjunct Associate Professor). His academic journey includes a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Washington (1987) and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University (1994). He has served as Chair of the Biology Department (2016–2020) and is Curator of the WWU Insect Collection since 1997. Research interests span insect biodiversity informatics, ecological and evolutionary processes, and conservation biology. Notable projects include developing web-based tools for insect identification and studying climate impacts on moth communities. His work bridges field observations with genetic analyses, focusing on hybridization and reproductive barriers in insects. He has authored the authoritative Pacific Northwest Insects (2018) and contributed to collaborative biodiversity networks like LepNet. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to entomology, including studies on forest management effects, invasive species impacts, and species distribution dynamics. Awards include the Paul J. Olscamp Research Award (2009) and a Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (2003). Over 100 students have worked in his lab, with many pursuing careers in academia, conservation, and education. He emphasizes mentorship for marginalized students and advocates against institutional power abuses. Peterson’s career reflects resilience, overcoming early academic challenges and imposter syndrome. Beyond research, he engages in community science, nature photography, and family-centered activism. His personal interests include cooking, German language retention, and documenting PNW biodiversity through citizen science initiatives.

Dietmar Schwarzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Biology
• Ecology
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dietmar Schwarz is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Western Washington University, located within the College of Science and Engineering. His office is in BI 411, and he can be reached at Dietmar.Schwarz@wwu.edu. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary processes, particularly in marine mammals and insects, using molecular and morphological approaches. Research interests include molecular diet analysis in marine predators, sex-specific foraging behaviors, host plant adaptation in insects, and evolutionary mechanisms driving speciation. He employs DNA barcoding, stable isotope analysis, and functional morphology to study feeding ecology and ecological speciation. His recent work highlights studies on Steller sea lions, harbor seals, and apple maggot flies (Rhagoletis), emphasizing conservation concerns, invasive species dynamics, and the role of environmental factors in shaping feeding strategies. Collaborative projects explore prey preference, local adaptation, and genetic introgression in both marine and terrestrial systems.

Chris Hamiltonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Arthropod Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chris Hamilton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology at the University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He directs the Arthropod Molecular Systematics Lab, focusing on evolutionary biology research with field studies across the American Southwest and Mexico. Education includes: Ph.D. from Auburn University M.S. from University of Texas at Arlington B.A. from Western Kentucky University His research integrates phylogenomics, morphometrics, and field ecology to understand arthropod diversification patterns. Key interests include: tarantula systematics, bat-moth coevolutionary dynamics, climate change impacts on insect distributions, and body size evolution in spiders. The research employs genomic sequencing, geometric morphometrics, and behavioral experiments. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: arthropod phylogenomics, taxonomic revisions of tarantulas, diel-niche evolution in moths, and STEM education initiatives integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Article keywords frequently include phylogenetics, adaptation, and systematics across entomological contexts. Awards section: No specific scientific awards mentioned in source materials. Advising includes three PhD students: Karina Silvestre Bringas (Aphonopelma taxonomy), Erik Ciaccio (Antrodiaetus systematics), and Arnau Calatayud Mascarell (Euagrus diversity). Major grants include NSF CAREER award for Sky Islands biodiversity research. Leads the Arthropod Molecular Systematics Lab with lab manager Andrea Noble Stuen and postdoctoral researcher Ethan Briggs. Conducts extensive fieldwork in Madrean Sky Islands ecoregion and maintains collaborations with tribal communities for STEM education.

• Biophysics
• Solid-State NMR
• LCMS
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Howard University's College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on structural and functional analysis of bacterial cell walls using advanced techniques like solid-state NMR and mass spectrometry. Dr. Kim investigates antimicrobial agent mechanisms and develops analytical tools for studying peptidoglycan in pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis . Education includes: Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics from Washington University in St. Louis B.S. in Physics from Calvin College Research interests center on: Bacterial cell wall architecture and dynamics Novel antimicrobial target identification SSNMR probe development LC-MS applications in microbiology His recent publications emphasize molecular interactions in antibiotic mechanisms and pathogen structural biology, with consistent focus on NMR and mass spectrometry methodologies across bacterial species. Awards: No major scientific awards reported. Dr. Kim leads an active research group and maintains collaborations through his laboratory in the Chemistry Building. Current projects involve peptidoglycan characterization and antibiotic resistance studies.

Benjamin Fraserمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Geographic Information Systems
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Data Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Fraser serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire, where he directs the Basic and Applied Spatial Analysis Lab and acts as AmericaView State Coordinator. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in applying geospatial technologies—GIS, remote sensing, and Unpiloted Aerial Systems (UAS)—to natural resource management across scales from individual trees to multi-million-acre landscapes. His work bridges technical innovation with practical conservation needs for agencies like the NH Division of Forests and Lands. Dr. Fraser's research centers on spatial data science and geovisualization for forest ecology and environmental conservation. He develops cutting-edge UAS and deep learning methods to monitor forest health, track pest outbreaks like spongy moth, and assess water quality. His international consulting portfolio spans nine countries across three continents with organizations including USAID, Wildlife Conservation Society, and NASA's SERVIR-SEA, addressing challenges in sustainable development and wildlife conservation through interdisciplinary collaboration. Analysis of his 10 publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent innovation in UAS applications, with dominant themes in individual tree detection, early pest identification, and cyanobacteria monitoring. His work demonstrates increasing integration of deep learning algorithms with multispectral imagery to enhance accuracy for land managers, particularly in temperate forest ecosystems. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Fraser teaches core courses in Geographic Information Systems (NR 658), Remote Sensing (NR 757/857), and Digital Image Processing (NR 759/859) but has no listed advisees or grant details. He leads the Basic and Applied Spatial Analysis Lab, which develops spatial analysis methodologies for natural resource challenges, and coordinates AmericaView's state-level geospatial initiatives to support New Hampshire's environmental management needs through technology access and training.

Renfu Shaoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Genetics
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Renfu Shao is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Science, Technology and Engineering at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Queensland, Australia, and a member of the Centre for Bioinnovation. He holds a BAgrSc from Shihezi University and a PhD from The University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on mitochondrial genomics, evolutionary biology, and the biodiversity of parasitic organisms, particularly lice and ticks. Dr. Shao is internationally recognized for discovering fragmented mitochondrial genomes in multi-celled eukaryotes. His work includes studies on the evolution of mitochondrial genome structures in parasitic lice and ticks, with contributions to understanding genome fragmentation, gene rearrangement, and phylogenetic relationships. He collaborates with institutions such as UQ, University of Melbourne, and Chinese research centers. Dr. Shao has received grants including an ARC Discovery Project and postdoctoral fellowships from JSPS and ARC. Research Areas: Mitochondrial genome evolution, parasitic lice biodiversity, tick biology, HPV genetics in cervical cancer. Notable Projects: Biodiversity of Australian sucking lice. Mitochondrial genome fragmentation in lice and ticks. Genetic analysis of HPV variants in cervical cancer. Dr. Shao’s publications span over 140 articles, including studies on tick vectors of Lyme disease and the phylogeny of parasitic mites. He is on the editorial boards of PLOS ONE , Scientific Reports , and International Journal of Acarology .

Jenna Min Shimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychoanalysis and Education
• Intercultural and Multicultural Education
• Cross-Cultural Pedagogies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenna Min Shim is the John P. 'Jack' Ellbogen Dean and Professor at the School of Teacher Education, University of Wyoming. She holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education from the University at Albany (2009), an M.M. in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music (1996), and a B.A. in Piano Performance from California State University (1994). Her research focuses on psychoanalytic approaches to education, intercultural pedagogies, and sociological dimensions of schooling. She teaches courses such as EDST 2480: Diversity and Politics of Schooling and EDCI 5430: Theory and Methods of ESL I . Her work interrogates systemic inequities in education through anti-racist frameworks, examining how whiteness operates in educational institutions and how teachers navigate racial dynamics. She has developed place-based curricula integrating environmental science with ecological literacy, exemplified by her sagebrush ecosystem educational modules. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, emphasizing emotional labor, transference in teaching, and structural barriers faced by English language learners and culturally diverse populations. Shim’s publications span 20+ years, addressing topics like parental engagement strategies for rural ELL communities, teacher preparation for multicultural contexts, and the role of reflexivity in intercultural education. She has collaborated on projects funded by the Trustees Education Initiative, advancing teacher training programs that emphasize critical consciousness and culturally sustaining practices. Her administrative leadership includes overseeing the School of Teacher Education’s accreditation and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with Next Generation Science Standards and inclusive pedagogical frameworks. She advocates for teacher education programs that confront systemic racism through transformative learning strategies.

Seth Dormanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Entomology
• Integrated Pest Management
• Insect Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Seth Dorman serves as a Research Scientist at the USDA-ARS Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit, co-located on the Oregon State University (OSU) campus, and holds a Courtesy Faculty appointment in OSU's Department of Crop and Soil Science. His work bridges federal agricultural research with academic extension, focusing on practical solutions for Pacific Northwest field crop systems. Dr. Dorman's research centers on arthropod pest ecology and population dynamics in agricultural landscapes. He specializes in integrated pest management (IPM) development through geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, and insect-pathogen interaction studies. His work targets economically significant pests in grass and clover seed production, emphasizing decision-support tools that translate ecological insights into field applications. Key methodologies include landscape-scale monitoring, resistance testing, and climate-pest modeling. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on yellow dwarf virus management in grass seed crops, insecticide resistance monitoring (particularly in clover seed weevils and spider mites), and predictive phenology modeling for pests like black cutworm. His work increasingly integrates remote sensing with traditional entomology, showing strong regional specialization in Oregon's seed production systems while addressing cross-border pest challenges. Dr. Dorman actively mentors graduate students and leads a multidisciplinary research team. Current advisees include M.S. candidates Wyatt Davis-Hinze and Samikshya Pandey, with former student Grace Tiwari completing her degree. His lab structure incorporates biological science technicians (Casey Cruse) and undergraduate researchers, creating a pipeline for next-generation agricultural scientists. The research group operates within the USDA-ARS facility while maintaining deep integration with OSU's Crop and Soil Science department and the Oregon Pest Monitoring Network. Team activities span field trials across Pacific Northwest seed-growing regions, laboratory resistance testing, and geospatial data analysis for real-time pest forecasting.

Damien O'Halloranمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parasitology
• Molecular Biology
• Neurobiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Damien O'Halloran is an Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at The George Washington University (GWU), part of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how nematodes, particularly parasitic species, detect and respond to environmental cues through specialized sensory systems. He investigates host-seeking behaviors in parasitic nematodes such as Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and hookworms, leveraging model organisms like Caenorhabditis elegans for genetic and neurobiological insights. Key projects include developing databases (e.g., NEMCHR-DB, CRISPR-PN2) to catalog chemoreceptors and design CRISPR tools for parasitic nematode research. His lab studies chemoreceptor expression patterns during host-seeking stages, host specificity mechanisms, and the molecular basis of parasitism. O'Halloran directs the Neuroscience Major at GWU and teaches courses on Developmental Neurobiology and Neural Circuits. His lab is located in Science and Engineering Hall (SEH 5490/6530), with active collaborations in parasitology, genomics, and computational biology. Students in his lab work on projects ranging from transcriptomics to software development for nematode research. Research Themes: Nematode sensory systems, host-parasite interactions, chemoreceptor biology, CRISPR-based gene editing Lab Tools: RNAseq, comparative genomics, database curation, CRISPR-PN2 platform Key Databases: NEMCHR-DB (chemosensory GPCRs), NCX-DB (sodium-calcium exchangers), Nematode ABC (transporters) Recent work includes identifying host-specific signatures in hookworm infections and developing tools for genetic manipulation of entomopathogenic nematodes. His team collaborates on drug target discovery using chemogenomic approaches and studies immune evasion mechanisms in parasitic species.

Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Cyanobacterial Symbiosis
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Associate Director of the Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI). She holds leadership roles including former Department Head of Biological Sciences, Interim Dean of Science, and Director of DFWI. Her expertise spans microbiology, aquatic ecosystems, and environmental science. Education: PhD in Microbiology (University of New Hampshire, 1983), Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Chicago (1984–1985) focusing on cyanobacterial molecular biology. Research focuses on cyanobacterial symbiosis (e.g., Azolla-Anabaena), lake ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, and water quality monitoring. Key projects include long-term studies on acidification recovery in Adirondack lakes and mercury dynamics in aquatic food webs. Her work integrates field studies, genomic approaches, and environmental modeling. Scientific contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed articles and the NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship. She has advised numerous projects on symbiotic mechanisms, invasive species, and microbial community responses to environmental stressors. Labs/Teams: DFWI leads collaborative research on freshwater systems, combining limnology, microbiology, and policy analysis. Current initiatives include the Jefferson Project on Lake George, applying advanced technology to ecosystem management.

Brooke Edmundsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community Horticulture
• Master Gardener Programs
• Integrated Pest Management
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Brooke Edmunds is an Associate Professor of Practice in Horticulture at Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. She leads community horticulture programs across four counties, managing Master Gardener volunteers and developing research-based education. Her extension work focuses on sustainable gardening, integrated pest management, and community food systems. Recent publications cover topics from pollinator conservation and vegetable cultivation to innovative extension methods.

Benjamin Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optics
• Remote Sensing
• Atmospheric Physics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Thomas is an Associate Professor of Physics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Lyon 1 University (2013) and specializes in applied optics, remote sensing, and biophysical applications. His research focuses on developing optical sensors for environmental monitoring, particularly insect population dynamics and atmospheric interactions. Research interests include: Optical remote sensing for ecological surveillance Temperature-dependent insect behavior Biophotonics instrumentation Atmospheric data correlation with biological systems His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence, with articles spanning entomology, biophysics, genetic epidemiology, and medical oncology. The majority utilize advanced optical techniques to address ecological and biomedical challenges, reflecting consistent innovation in sensor design and data analytics. Thomas contributes significantly to academic instruction, teaching courses like Physics II and Biophotonics. No advising relationships, awards, or lab affiliations are detailed in the source text.

Jason Addisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Speciation Mechanisms
• Population Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Addison is Professor of Biology at the University of New Brunswick. His research examines evolutionary genetics and speciation mechanisms in aquatic ecosystems, combining population genomics with biogeographic approaches. Current projects investigate genetic structure in marine amphipods (Corophium volutator) across the Bay of Fundy and freshwater insects throughout Atlantic Canada. Research focuses on how life history traits, dispersal barriers, and historical processes shape population divergence. Work on Strongylocentrotus sea urchins reveals how reproductive isolation mechanisms maintain species boundaries in sympatric lineages. Methodological expertise includes coalescent-based analyses of mitochondrial/nuclear DNA to reconstruct demographic histories and gene flow patterns. Recent publications apply genomic tools to conservation challenges, including sturgeon sex marker validation and shorebird diet analysis via DNA metabarcoding. His lab employs field sampling across marine and freshwater habitats combined with genomic sequencing and spatial statistics.

• Mass Spectrometry
• Chemical Ecology
• Analytical Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Athula Attygalle is an Adjunct Research Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology’s Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Keele (1983), MS in Biochemistry from the University of Sri Lanka (1977), and BS in Chemistry from the University of Ceylon (1975). His research focuses on mass spectrometry, chemical ecology, and natural products analysis, particularly investigating gas-phase ion chemistry, defensive secretions of arthropods, and analytical method development. Key research interests include mass spectrometric ion fragmentations, bioanalytical techniques, chromatography, and chemical communication in insects. His work bridges fundamental analytical chemistry with applications in environmental, biomedical, and ecological contexts. Notable contributions include studies on defensive chemistry in beetles, helium plasma ionization (HePI-MS), and ambient mass spectrometric methods. Dr. Attygalle has received prestigious awards such as the UNESCO Fellowship (1979), Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (1984), and Edwina Mountbatten Award (1982). He actively participates in professional societies like the American Society for Mass Spectrometry and Royal Society of Chemistry. His grants include NSF-funded research on phorid parasitoid chemical ecology (2011–2014) and collaborative studies on carabid beetle defensive chemistry. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and holds multiple patents related to insect deterrent compounds and analytical instrumentation. His labs specialize in mass spectrometry innovation, including desorption ionization by charge exchange (DICE) and HePI-MS for trace analysis.

Ben Warrenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mechanotransduction
• Auditory Neuroscience
• Insect Hearing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ben Warren is a Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience at Keele University and Royal Society University Research Fellow. He leads the Warren Lab studying insect auditory mechanisms at Keele and Leicester universities. Research focuses on mechanotransduction channel identification in locust ears, physiological basis of hearing loss in insects, and comparative auditory neuroscience. Models include desert locusts, fruit flies and mosquitoes. Techniques include electrophysiology, Doppler laser vibrometry, confocal/EM microscopy, and single-nuclei RNA sequencing. Funded by Royal Society, Leverhulme Trust and Human Frontiers Science Program. Current projects investigate auditory channel biophysics and noise/age-related auditory decline. Recent publication examines sex differences in locust auditory function (2025). Leads a research team with postdoctoral fellows and PhD students. Hosts collaborative opportunities through HFSP and Feodor Lynen fellowships.