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Nathan Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genetics
• Genomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nathan Bailey is a Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Biology, Centre for Biological Diversity, and Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences. His research spans evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, and social behavior, with a particular focus on crickets as model organisms for studying rapid evolution and behavioral adaptation. Professor Bailey's research interests encompass evolutionary adaptation, sexual selection, behavioral plasticity, and genomics of rapid evolution. His work frequently examines how organisms adapt to environmental challenges, with notable studies on the loss of cricket song in Hawaiian populations and the compensatory behavioral changes that follow. His research integrates molecular, behavioral, and ecological approaches to understand evolutionary processes in natural populations, particularly focusing on the interplay between genotype, phenotype, and environment. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on genomic approaches to understanding rapid evolutionary change, with particular attention to cricket communication systems, mating behaviors, and adaptive responses to environmental pressures. The research demonstrates how behavioral plasticity can compensate for morphological changes and how social environments influence evolutionary trajectories. Member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland (2018) Professor Bailey has supervised multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with four supervised works documented. He has secured significant research funding including a Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851 grant (2024-2026) for his project "How does evolution break functional barriers to fine-tune adaptation?" and previously led the "Genomics of Host-Parasite Coevolution" project (2022-2025). His editorial service includes membership on the editorial board of the Journal of Evolutionary Biology since 2017. His research group, associated with the Centre for Biological Diversity and the flexiblephenotype.org initiative, conducts interdisciplinary work bridging genetics, behavior, and ecology. The team employs genomic, experimental, and field approaches to study evolutionary processes in real-time, particularly focusing on rapid adaptation in natural populations. Their work on Hawaiian crickets represents one of the most detailed longitudinal studies of rapid evolution in the wild.

Martin J. Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant lipid signalling
• Metabolomics and lipidomics
• Biotic and abiotic stress responses
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin J. Müller is Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Biology at the Julius von Sachs Institute of Biosciences, University of Würzburg, Germany. His group combines metabolomics, lipidomics and genetic approaches to decode lipid-mediated signalling in plants and insects under stress. Education & Career: 1992 Dissertation, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich 1993–present Continuous academic career culminating in appointment as Chair of Pharmaceutical Biology, University of Würzburg Research Focus: The Müller laboratory investigates how membrane-derived oxidised lipids (oxylipins, phytoprostanes, jasmonates) and energy-storage lipids (triacylglycerols) orchestrate plant adaptation to heat, salt, pathogens and herbivory. High-resolution mass spectrometry is employed to map metabolic shifts in Arabidopsis , crop plants and Drosophila , followed by CRISPR/Cas or classic mutant studies to test gene function. Recent work extends these concepts to the circadian clock, deciphering how daily oscillations in lipid metabolism couple to behavioural and physiological outputs in insects, and how natural variation across 1,135 Arabidopsis ecotypes underpins climate adaptation. Scientific Awards: While specific honours are not listed, Prof. Müller’s sustained funding record and >200 peer-reviewed articles (1993-2023) demonstrate international recognition. Research Teams & Collaboration: He heads the “AG Müller” research group and participates in collaborative centres including the CRC “Insect Timing” and the Metabolomics Core Unit. Ongoing projects integrate expertise from co-PIs Agnes Fekete, Daniel Maag and Arthur Korte.

David Shukerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Entomology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Shuker is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, where he is affiliated with the Centre for Biological Diversity and the Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences. His research focuses on the evolution and ecology of insect reproductive behavior, examining how natural and sexual selection shape reproductive decisions in insects using diverse methodologies including behavioral experiments, fieldwork, and molecular genetics. Dr. Shuker's research interests center on evolutionary processes in insect reproductive systems, with particular expertise in sex allocation, mating behaviors, and the genetic basis of reproductive decisions. His work employs parasitic wasps, lygaeid seed bugs, and mealybugs as model organisms to investigate fundamental questions about natural and sexual selection. The research has significant implications for understanding evolutionary constraints on reproductive strategies and the maintenance of genetic diversity in natural populations. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to evolutionary biology, with recent work exploring mating system evolution, facultative parthenogenesis, sibling cannibalism, and the biological basis of mate choice. These studies reveal how complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors shape reproductive behaviors across different insect taxa. Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (2008) Dr. Shuker has supervised multiple graduate students including Madingley Moravia Abbs and Eleanor Gourevitch, securing research funding from major organizations including NERC and BBSRC for projects on sex allocation and evolutionary theory. His professional activities include editorial service for Ecology and Evolution journal since 2011, invited presentations at international conferences including the XXIV International Congress of Entomology, and membership in the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour from 2013-2018. His laboratory integrates behavioral observations with molecular approaches to understand the genetic architecture of reproductive behaviors, contributing both theoretical insights and practical applications to the field of evolutionary ecology. Dr. Shuker also engages with public science education, having advised the University of St Andrews Museums on a butterfly exhibit in 2020.

Kate Durrantمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Ecology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Sexual Selection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Durrant is an Associate Professor of Behavioural Ecology in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Nottingham. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a leading researcher in sexual selection, sperm competition, and avian ecology. Her work bridges laboratory and field studies, focusing on non-model organisms including birds and insects to explore fundamental evolutionary questions. Dr. Durrant earned her BSc and Honours (Masters) in Zoology from the University of Melbourne (1995-1999), followed by a PhD in Molecular Ecology from Griffith University, Australia (2000-2004). Her postdoctoral work included positions at the Smithsonian Institution (2005-2006) and the University of Sheffield (2007-2008), before joining the University of Nottingham in 2008. Her research program centers on sexual selection, particularly examining how pre- and post-copulatory traits interact in evolutionary processes. She has conducted extensive fieldwork on European nightjars, studying their reproductive ecology and conservation needs, while also investigating sperm competition mechanisms in diverse taxa including giant hissing cockroaches. Her work combines behavioral observations, morphological analyses, and molecular techniques to address fundamental questions about reproductive strategies. Dr. Durrant's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple research areas, with recent work focusing on the relationship between sexual dichromatism and sperm morphology in passerines, vocal monitoring of nightjars, and the effects of human disturbance on bird populations. Her research shows a clear pattern of integrating field and laboratory approaches to address questions at the intersection of behavior, evolution, and conservation. Among her professional recognitions, Dr. Durrant received the Lord Dearing Award for excellence in teaching in 2018. She is actively involved in teaching across undergraduate levels, convening modules on evolution, ecology, animal behavior, and leading an international field course to Portugal. Lecturer in Behavioural Ecology, University of Nottingham (2008-present) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Sheffield (2007-2008) Lecturer in Animal Behaviour, University of Maryland (2006) Postdoctoral Fellow, Smithsonian Institution (2005-2006) Dr. Durrant supervises multiple PhD and MRes students and collaborates with researchers globally. Her fieldwork on European nightjars represents a long-term research commitment to understanding the behavioral ecology of this conservation-concern species, while her work on sperm competition spans multiple taxa and addresses fundamental questions about reproductive evolution.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rose Thorogood is an Associate Professor at the University of Helsinki's Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). She serves as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology. She obtained her PhD in Zoology from the University of Cambridge in 2010 and was a Research Fellow there from 2013-2018. Her research focuses on: Evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology Wildlife conservation and human-animal interactions Population genetics and species adaptation Ecological impacts of anthropogenic changes Her recent publications (2025) predominantly explore avian ecology, insect microbiomes, and evolutionary adaptations to environmental changes, with strong emphasis on conservation applications. Awards: Maikki Friberg Award (2022) She leads the Academy Project PRIORINFO: how the origins of behaviour shape eco-evolutionary outcomes of range expansions (2025-2029) and participates in the Wild Animal Phenotyping Infrastructure project. She has supervised Master's theses on avian behavior including: Defense strategies of cuckoo hosts Nest defense variation in Reed warblers

• food microbiology
• food safety
• photodynamic inactivation of foodborne pathogens
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr hab. Magdalena Olszewska is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Food Microbiology, Faculty of Food Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. Holding the Polish habilitated-doctor degree, she is an active researcher, doctoral supervisor, and principal investigator of projects financed by the National Science Centre (NCN OPUS 23). Education & Affiliation University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn – Faculty of Food Science, Department of Industrial and Food Microbiology ORCID: 0000-0001-9980-9317 ResearchGate: Magdalena-Olszewska Research Interests Prof. Olszewska’s work centres on the microbiological safety of food, with a particular focus on Listeria spp. biofilms and innovative, non-thermal decontamination strategies. She explores photodynamic treatments using blue light and natural plant-derived antimicrobials such as curcumin, cinnamaldehyde and polyphenol-rich extracts. Additional interests include the application of insect proteins (yellow mealworm) to enhance functional food quality, spice-mediated bioactive modulation of kale products, and the ecological interactions within mixed-species biofilms on food-contact surfaces. Her laboratory is equipped with advanced microscopy, molecular and flow-cytometric infrastructure, enabling comprehensive studies from single-cell behaviour to complex biofilm ecosystems. Recent Publication Trends Between 2020 and 2024, Prof. Olszewska has published more than 25 peer-reviewed articles. The dominant themes are (1) photodynamic inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes using blue light and phytochemicals, (2) biofilm formation and control on stainless steel and other food-grade surfaces, (3) application of natural antioxidants (turmeric, ginger, blackthorn) to extend shelf-life and safety of meat and vegetable products, and (4) incorporation of alternative proteins (mealworm) into baked goods without compromising sensory or nutritional quality. Scientific Awards & Funding National Science Centre (NCN) OPUS 23 Grant – principal investigator Hirsch Index: 12 (Google Scholar), 10 (WoS/Scopus) Citations: 441 (Google Scholar), 336 (WoS/Scopus) Doctoral Supervision & Mentoring Prof. Olszewska has successfully promoted one doctoral student and is currently open to supervising both Polish and foreign candidates. Research costs for prospective PhD projects are covered under her NCN OPUS grant, and the department possesses full infrastructural support for advanced microbiological and molecular analyses. Laboratory & Teams She leads the Food Microbiology & Safety Research Group within the Department of Industrial and Food Microbiology. The team collaborates nationally and internationally on projects involving biofilm control, natural antimicrobials and functional food innovation.

• Sustainable Food Development
• Consumer-led New Product Development
• Promotion of New Technologies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lei Cong is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agribusiness and Markets at Lincoln University's Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce in New Zealand. With a strong interdisciplinary background spanning consumer behavior and food sciences, Dr. Cong serves as a member of the AGCM Postgraduate Committee since 2021. Dr. Cong's educational background includes a PhD from University of Otago, New Zealand, an M.Eng from Shanghai Ocean University, China, and a B.Eng from Shandong University of Technology, China. Their academic journey also includes previous positions as Lecturer in Agri-food Management and Marketing at Lincoln University (2020-2024), Tutor at University of Otago's Department of Food Science (2019), and Research Assistant at the same institution (2017-2018). Dr. Cong's research focuses on interdisciplinary Agri-food Marketing with particular interests in sustainable food development, consumer-led new product development, promotion of new technologies, and food regulation. Their work addresses critical issues such as alternative proteins, food waste reduction, consumer risk perception, country of origin effects, and cultural influences on food choices. By understanding target consumers and markets, Dr. Cong's research contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications for food and beverage providers. Dr. Cong's publications demonstrate expertise across multiple domains including sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, consumer behavior toward novel food technologies, and food safety perceptions. Their research often takes a cross-cultural perspective, comparing consumer attitudes between China, New Zealand, the US, and other countries. The work has significant implications for food innovation, marketing strategies, and policy development in the agri-food sector. Consumer Idealised Design for Plant-based Alternatives: $5,000 NZD + $6,000 SGD Exploring consumers' perceptions across cultures: ¥60,000 Activating Māori Elements in Wine Label Design: $5,000 Alternative Protein in Commercial Human and Pet Foods: $5,000 Behavioural Insights for Food Assurance Practices: $346,000 Dr. Cong has received numerous research grants as both Principal Investigator and Co-investigator, including projects on plant-based alternatives, consumer perceptions across cultures, alternative protein products, and food assurance practices. These projects have been funded by Lincoln University, New Zealand-China Food Protection Network, and various international partners with total funding exceeding hundreds of thousands of dollars. Dr. Cong is an active member of professional organizations including The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology and the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA). They also serve as an NZ-based Expert of New Zealand-China Food Protection Network and Committee Member of New Zealand-China Society of Science, Technology and Education.