جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Megha Majoeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Social Behavior in Animals
• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Megha Majoe is a Researcher at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolutionary Biology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her work focuses on understanding social behavior, aging mechanisms, and reproductive trade-offs in social insects like ants, combining molecular and behavioral approaches. She collaborates with Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik and Dr. Volker Nehring on projects exploring the interplay between fecundity, longevity, and sociality in ants. Education: BSc Zoology, Ramnarain Ruia College Mumbai (2014–2016) MSc Zoology, University of Melbourne (2016–2017) Doctoral Candidature at JGU Mainz (continuing since 2020), previously at University of Freiburg (2018–2020) Research Interests: She investigates how social living influences fitness and aging in organisms, particularly ants and macaques. Her PhD project examines reversals of fecundity-longevity trade-offs in ants using transcriptomics and experimental manipulations. She bridges molecular analyses with behavioral observations to uncover evolutionary drivers of social behavior. Recent Research Trends: Her publications emphasize queen-worker interactions in ants, effects of queen presence/absence on worker traits, and molecular mechanisms underlying aging. She studies invasive ant species like Tapinoma magnum and Lasius neglectus, focusing on how social organization shapes physiology and behavior. Grants and Labs: Collaborates with the Foitzik Lab at JGU Mainz, contributing to projects like the So-Long consortium. Her work integrates field studies, lab experiments, and genomic tools to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology and social insect ecology.

Thomas Schmittمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Ecology
• Entomology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Schmitt is Professor of Animal Ecology at the University of Würzburg, where he serves as Head of the Chemical Ecology Group within the Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology (Zoology III) at the Biocenter. His research focuses on the evolution of chemical communication in insects, particularly cuticular hydrocarbon profiles, and the functional aspects of chemical interactions in animals and plants. Professor Schmitt completed his biology studies at the University of Würzburg and SUNY Albany, NY, USA (1994-2000), following chemistry studies at the University of Würzburg (1992-1994). His academic journey includes a Diploma thesis on 'Chemical ecology and niche specialization in West African dung beetles' (2000), doctoral research on 'Communication in the Hymenoptera: Chemistry, Ecology, and Evolution' (2004), and a Habilitation in Evolutionary Biology and Animal Ecology at the University of Freiburg (2010). Prior to his professorship at Würzburg (since 2013), he held research positions at the University of Freiburg (2004-2012) and Technical University of Darmstadt (2012-2013). His research program investigates the complex relationship between chemical communication systems and evolutionary processes in insects, with particular emphasis on cuticular hydrocarbons as key mediators of social interactions, species recognition, and reproductive isolation. Professor Schmitt's work spans multiple taxonomic groups including bees, wasps, ants, beetles, and flies, employing integrative approaches that combine chemical analysis, behavioral experiments, molecular techniques, and evolutionary theory. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on chemical communication mechanisms across diverse insect taxa, with particular emphasis on how environmental factors (such as climate change, elevation, and seasonal variations) influence chemical profiles and associated behaviors. His research demonstrates how cuticular hydrocarbons serve as central mediators in insect social systems, affecting mate recognition, nestmate recognition, and species isolation across multiple ecological contexts. Current research explores chemical communication in social insects under changing environmental conditions Investigates the genetic basis of chemical signal production and perception Examines how chemical profiles mediate interactions across different ecological networks Studies evolutionary patterns of chemical communication systems across insect lineages

Andreas Jürgensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Ecology
• Infection Dynamics
• Pollination Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andreas Jürgens serves as Dean for Student Affairs at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Department of Chemical Plant Ecology. His research focuses on plant-pathogen interactions, floral mimicry, pollination biology, and chemical ecology. He investigates how plants adapt to ecological challenges through mechanisms like carrion/dung mimicry and employs molecular methods to study fungal and phytoplasma pathogens in agricultural systems. Key areas: Phytoplasma infection dynamics, entomopathogenic fungi, pollinator-prey conflicts, and olfactory communication in plants and animals. Notable work includes studies on Cacopsylla psyllids, Botrytis cinerea strains, and the ecological roles of floral scent and color. Research extends to animal behavior, including rhino dung communication and bumblebee learning, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches. His publications emphasize plant defense mechanisms, pathogen-vector relationships, and evolutionary trade-offs in multispecies interactions.

Franz Hadacekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Biochemistry
• Rhizosphere Biology
• Redox Chemistry
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Prof. Franz Hadacek holds dual academic roles: he is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna’s Department for Chemical Ecology and Ecosystem Research within the Faculty of Life Sciences, and a Private Lecturer in Biochemistry at Georg-August-University Göttingen. His research focuses on Ecological Biochemistry, Rhizosphere Biology, Redox Chemistry, and Coordination Chemistry. He earned his PhD in Botany/Chemistry from the University of Vienna and completed habilitation on secondary metabolites as plant traits. His work bridges plant-microbe interactions, metabolic profiling, and environmental stress responses. Education: PhD Botany/Chemistry, University of Vienna, Austria Habilitation in Botany (Thesis: Secondary Metabolites as Plant Traits) Research Interests: Prof. Hadacek explores plant secondary metabolites’ roles in ecological and biochemical contexts, including redox chemistry’s impact on plant stress responses and microbial interactions in the rhizosphere. His studies integrate metabolomics, plant physiology, and environmental science to understand plant adaptation mechanisms. Publications: His recent work spans plant-soil-atmosphere interactions, drought effects on herbivores, and microbial antagonism mediated by plant metabolites. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches in chemical ecology and systems biology. Lab/Teams: Affiliated with the Plant Biochemistry Department at Göttingen and the Chemical Ecology group at Vienna, he collaborates on projects involving root exudates, bioreactor systems, and phytochemical analysis.

• Phylogenetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

López-Osorio is a researcher affiliated with the University of North Dakota and multiple international institutions, specializing in evolutionary biology and molecular ecology of social insects. Their work bridges phylogenetics, toxicogenomics, and conservation biology across diverse research contexts. Molecular mechanisms in pesticide response Evolution of social parasitism Phylogenomic biodiversity conservation Key research trends examine adaptive introgression in social organization, pesticide impacts on pollinator neurobiology, and phylogenetic frameworks for conservation. Publications analyze Vespidae systematics through genomic and morphological approaches. No formal awards or student advisement details appear in available data.

• Genomics
• Conservation Genetics
• Biodiversity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yannick Wurm is affiliated with Queen Mary University of London and Alan Turing Institute , contributing to genomics and conservation genetics through high-impact publications. His work spans biodiversity , social insect genomics , and evolutionary biology . Key Research Areas Conservation genomics for biodiversity assessment and restoration Genomic evolution in social insects like ants Development of bioinformatics tools (e.g., Sequenceserver) Ancestral genome reconstruction across eukaryotes Recent Publications 2023: Ancestral genome reconstructions spanning eukaryotic evolution 2023: Genomics in biodiversity conservation frameworks 2022: Reference genomes for global species conservation

Kim Rohlfingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Molecular Evolutionary Biology
• Sex Determination
• Insect Adaptation
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Kim Rohlfing is a postdoctoral researcher in molecular evolutionary biology at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences' Department of Biology. She works in the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology under Prof. Dr. Susanne Dobler, focusing on sex determination mechanisms and insect adaptations to plant toxins. PhD in Molecular Physiology (University of Hamburg, 2016) MSc in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (University of Hamburg, 2011) BSc in Biology (University of Hamburg, 2009) Her research spans two primary areas: Analyzing molecular mechanisms behind shifted sex ratios in Altica lythri using X-linked markers Investigating insect adaptation to plant secondary metabolites through OATP transporter functional analyses Publications reveal consistent focus on evolutionary genetics, particularly globin gene evolution across vertebrates and invertebrates, insect-plant coevolution, and molecular adaptations in beetles. Her work bridges comparative genomics, developmental biology, and ecological physiology. She supervises bachelor's and master's theses while teaching practical courses in ecology, animal physiology, and molecular evolutionary biology. Current research in her working group continues exploring evolutionary mechanisms in insects and vertebrate globin systems.

Michael L Smithمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social insect biology
• Honey bee colonies
• Colony growth and development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael L Smith is a social insect biologist affiliated with the Department of Collective Behavior at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology and University of Konstanz. He also leads the Smith Bee Lab at Auburn University, where he investigates honey bee colony growth, development, and reproductive investments. His work combines experimental biology with computer vision and automated tracking to study collective decision-making in social insects. PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University (2017) BA in Molecular Biology from Princeton University (2010) Research focuses on how honey bee colonies organize developmental transitions and respond to environmental changes. Smith's work spans individual behavior to colony-level dynamics. He has received significant honors including the Simons Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, Ig Nobel Prize, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Scientific awards include Zukunftskolleg Associated Fellow (2018) Simons Foundation Fellow (2017) NSF Graduate Research Fellow (2011) Ig Nobel Prize (2015) Dr. Smith actively recruits graduate and undergraduate researchers through Auburn University and collaborates across disciplines. His lab emphasizes teamwork and welcomes diverse expertise in biological sciences, computer science, and engineering.

• Pollen Diversity Monitoring
• Air Quality Assessment
• Pollination Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Hornick is a Researcher at the Department for Physiological Diversity at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig, Germany, affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). He has been actively contributing to biodiversity research since joining UFZ/iDiv in 2018, with a focus on developing innovative methods for environmental monitoring. Dr. Hornick's primary research interest lies in automated high-throughput pollen diversity monitoring through the PolDiv project, which assesses air quality and pollination as ecosystem services. His interdisciplinary work bridges ecology, environmental science, and advanced imaging technology, particularly focusing on pollen diversity monitoring , air quality assessment , and pollination services . He employs cutting-edge imaging cytometry and deep learning techniques to analyze pollen characteristics and their ecological implications. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on pollen diversity monitoring using imaging cytometry, with applications in environmental monitoring, biodiversity assessment, and human health. These works span ecological monitoring, biodiversity assessment, environmental health, and technological innovation, showing an increasing integration of computer science methods with ecological research. The trend indicates growing interest in applying these technologies to address sustainability challenges and public health concerns related to pollen and air quality. Dr. Hornick actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions on projects related to biodiversity monitoring and environmental assessment. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his ongoing PolDiv project indicates sustained research funding for his innovative approaches to pollen diversity monitoring. His professional network includes collaborations with experts in ecology, environmental science, allergology, and computer science. As part of the Physiological Diversity team at iDiv, Dr. Hornick contributes to a collaborative research environment focused on understanding and monitoring biodiversity through advanced technological approaches. His work is integral to iDiv's mission of advancing integrative biodiversity research through innovative methodologies that can inform environmental policy and conservation efforts.

Michael Mikátمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social evolution in bees
• Behavioral ecology
• Evolutionary biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Mikát is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. His academic journey began with doctoral studies in Zoology/Entomology at Charles University (2014-2020), followed by a visiting research scholar position at the University of New Hampshire (2016). Most recently, he completed a prestigious Marie Curie-Sklodowska Global Fellowship (2020-2023) working jointly at Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg, Germany and York University in Toronto, Canada under the supervision of Professor Robert J. Paxton and Associate Professor Sandra M. Rehan. Dr. Mikát's research focuses on the evolution of social behavior in insects, particularly in small carpenter bees of the genus Ceratina . His work spans multiple disciplines including behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and entomology. He has conducted extensive field research across diverse geographical regions including Europe, North America, Bangladesh, and Guatemala, examining the nesting biology, social structure, and evolutionary patterns of these fascinating insects. His research has revealed important insights into facultative sociality, biparental care, and the role of relatedness in social evolution among Ceratina bees. His current research portfolio includes phylogenomic studies of Ceratina bees using ultraconserved elements, investigations into the relationship between social behavior and reproductive strategies, and studies of pollination ecology. Dr. Mikát has built a substantial dataset comprising 16,570 nests across 29 Ceratina species, providing unprecedented insights into the natural history of these insects. Dr. Mikát has received recognition for his work through the prestigious Marie Curie-Sklodowska Global Fellowship. His research has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals, with findings that challenge previous notions about the social evolution of insects. His work demonstrates that Ceratina bees exhibit remarkable diversity in social behavior, with facultative sociality occurring across both tropical and Mediterranean species. As a mentor, Dr. Mikát has guided numerous students in field research, particularly during his expeditions to Bangladesh and other regions. His laboratory at Charles University continues to investigate the evolutionary patterns and ecological adaptations of social insects, with particular focus on the genus Ceratina .

Andreas Lindeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Forest Protection
• Invasive Species
• Insect Decline
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andreas Linde is a Professor of Applied Ecology and Zoology at Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde since 2005. His research focuses on Biological Forest Protection, Invasive Species, Insect Decline, Ground Beetles (Carabidae), Faunistics, and Parasitology . He serves as a Trustee Professor at Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and leads insect conservation initiatives. Academic Appointments 1994–2005: Professor of Applied Ecology 1995: Additional responsibility for Zoology 2005–present: Professor of Applied Ecology and Zoology (C 3) Key Research Themes Long-term monitoring of carabid beetles in drought-affected forests Development of biomass estimation models for insects Ecological impacts of invasive pests (e.g., Halyomorpha halys ) Molecular and ultrastructural characterization of microsporidian pathogens Scientific Leadership : Chair of the Student Awards Committee (Society for Invertebrate Pathology, 2006–2016); active in editorial and peer-review roles for journals like Biocontrol Science and Technology . Collaborates with institutions in USA, Bulgaria, Georgia, Austria, and New Zealand .

Thomas Hovestadtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolution of dispersal
• Movement rules
• Life history evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Thomas Hovestadt is a faculty member at the University of Würzburg where he has led the Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology Group (TEE) since 2015. His research focuses on evolutionary ecology with emphasis on dispersal evolution, life history strategies, and host-parasite systems. Based at the university's Biocenter, he maintains active collaborations across European institutions including the University of Ghent where he served as Guest Professor from 2013-2015. His academic credentials include: Diploma in Biology from University of Tübingen (1987) PhD in Biology from University of Würzburg (1997) Habilitation at University of Würzburg (2006) Hovestadt's research program investigates how organisms evolve movement rules and resource allocation strategies in fragmented landscapes. His work integrates theoretical modeling with empirical data to examine evolutionary dynamics in spatially structured populations, particularly focusing on dispersal polymorphisms, foraging optimization, and the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances like light pollution and habitat fragmentation. Statistical approaches underpin his analysis of niche evolution and population viability. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals consistent focus on dispersal ecology across diverse taxa including insects and moths. Key themes include landscape heterogeneity effects on biodiversity, anthropogenic impacts (light pollution, climate change), and theoretical modeling of metapopulation dynamics. His work frequently employs simulation approaches and field-based validation, with growing emphasis on conservation applications for fragmented ecosystems. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. As head of the TEE group, Hovestadt oversees research mentoring and project coordination. His current funding includes SFB 1047: Insect timing, DFG HO2051/3, and the MacMan collaborative project, indicating sustained support from the German Research Foundation for theoretical ecology research. The Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology Group operates from the University of Würzburg's Biocenter, maintaining connections to Field Station Fabrikschleichach and UFZ Leipzig. The group specializes in developing analytical frameworks for evolutionary processes in spatially complex environments, with particular expertise in movement ecology and population dynamics modeling.

Dmitry Nikolaevich Lapshinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mosquito Bioacoustics
• Acoustic Orientation of Nocturnal Lepidoptera
• Insect Counter-strategies to Bat Echolocation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dmitry Nikolaevich Lapshin is a Doctor of Biological Sciences and Leading Researcher at the Laboratory of Sensory Information Processing, Institute for Information Transmission Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IITP RAS). His career spans institutions like Moscow State University's Biological Faculty (1980-1994) and the Moscow Institute of Radio Engineering Equipment (pre-1980). As a protégé of Prof. Alexey Byzov, Lapshin's work bridges sensory physiology, bioacoustics, and neuroethology. Education : Bauman Moscow State Technical University (1976) His research focuses on mosquito bioacoustics and nocturnal lepidopteran echolocation strategies , revealing novel mechanisms like frequency-tuned auditory neurons in mosquitoes and acoustic counter-strategies against bats. Publications in Insects , Sensory Systems , and Journal of Experimental Biology demonstrate interdisciplinary impact. Articles show progressive exploration of insect auditory systems across 15 years. Lapshin has received multiple RFBR grants (2006-2014) and international support from Volkswagen Stiftung (1997). His work fundamentally reshaped understanding of insect auditory processing through electrophysiological and behavioral experiments. Collaborations with D.D. Vorontsov and R.D. Zhantiev highlight long-term scientific partnerships. Technical Expertise : Acoustic signal processing in insects Neural mechanisms of sound detection Frequency tuning analysis Flight simulation methodologies Echolocation system modeling Sensory-motor integration

• Plant-Pollinator Interactions
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Community Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simone C. Cappellari Rabeling is a Carl-Zeiss Principal Investigator in the Department of Plant Evolutionary Biology at the University of Hohenheim's Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. She is an evolutionary ecologist specializing in plant-pollinator interactions at both species and community levels, with a focus on highly diverse habitats including the Brazilian Cerrado and Neotropical regions. Her research centers on specialized pollination systems and how specialization affects the structural properties of plant-pollinator communities. She investigates mechanisms that promote the coexistence of specialists in nature through field studies of plant reproductive biology combined with niche ecology analyses and pollination network theory. Most of her work focuses on the plant family Malpighiaceae in South America, and she has recently expanded her research to include deceptive pollination in the genus Ophrys in collaboration with Prof. Philipp Schlüter. Dr. Cappellari Rabeling's current projects include: Community ecology of Cerrado plants Niche ecology of Malpighiaceae Evolutionary ecology of Ophrys pollination in the Mediterranean region Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding plant-pollinator relationships, with research spanning chemical ecology of floral rewards, bee behavior, network dynamics, and evolutionary adaptations in pollination systems. Her work combines field observations with theoretical approaches to reveal how species traits influence community composition and dynamics. Dr. Cappellari Rabeling has built a distinguished career through multiple postdoctoral positions at Harvard University, University of Rochester, and Arizona State University, where she served as a Research Assistant Professor before joining the University of Hohenheim in 2022 as a Carl-Zeiss Principal Investigator.

Benjamin Risseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Benjamin Risse leads the Computer Vision and Machine Learning Systems (CVMLS) group at the Institute of Geoinformatics, University of Münster . His interdisciplinary research bridges biomedical image analysis , machine learning , and virtual reality (VR) applications for medical education. Develops FIMTrack for high-throughput analysis of animal locomotion Focuses on VR-based medical training systems (e.g., brain death diagnostics) Pioneers deep learning in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis and neuroscience-inspired AI Research Interests: Biomedical image analysis, tracking algorithms, behavioral quantification, machine learning for biological systems, VR in clinical education, and interdisciplinary imaging technologies. His work addresses algorithm limitations in ecology , neuroscience , and medical diagnostics . Recent Publications (2025–2024) span coherent nanophotonic networks , VR-based medical training , and Gaussian splatting for occupancy estimation , reflecting trends in AI-driven biomedical systems and cross-disciplinary innovation . Scientific Awards: Teaching Prize of the University of Münster (2021) Lehrpreis des Fachbereichs Mathematik/Informatik (2021) AI Starter Grant on neuroscience-inspired deep learning (2022) Advising & Grants: Mentors PhD students in AI applications for 3D printing , insect monitoring , and medical education . Holds grants from BMBF , DFG , and Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation for projects like medical tr.AI.ning and inFlame Medical Scientists College . Labs & Collaborations: Part of the Cells in Motion graduate program and Health-AI Network . Develops FIM imaging systems for Drosophila studies and insect camera traps with the Institute for Landscape Ecology . Collaborates with University Hospital Münster on AI diagnostics.