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Patricia C. Lopesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Behavior
• Sociality
• Physiology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patricia C. Lopes is an Associate Professor at Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University. Her research focuses on animal social behavior, disease transmission, and neuroendocrinology, integrating molecular, physiological, and social dynamics. She employs RFID tracking and behavioral sensors in field and lab experiments to study sickness behaviors and their evolutionary implications. Education: Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley. Labs: Runs the Lopes Lab, investigating social decision-making networks and infection responses in wild house mice ( Mus musculus domesticus ). Research Highlights: Challenges the kin protection hypothesis for sickness behaviors through experiments on wild and lab mice. Demonstrates that social isolation alters neural transcriptomes and affects disease spread dynamics. Explores maternal physiological responses to infection risks and integrates ecoimmunology with disease ecology frameworks. Key Collaborations: Works with institutions like ETH Zurich, University of Bern, and University of Zurich. Collaborates with experts in behavioral ecology (Barbara König), neurogenomics (Suzy C. P. Renn), and disease dynamics (Greg Albery).

• Chemical Communication
• Microbiota-Host Interactions
• Individualization in Changing Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Barbara Caspers is a Professor of Behavioral Ecology at Bielefeld University since 2020. She leads the Freigeist Fellow research group on olfactory kin recognition in songbirds (2014–2022) funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and serves as Director of the Joint Institute for Individualization in a Changing Environment (JICE) since 2021. Her affiliations include CRC-TRR 212 (Equal Opportunities Officer), the Ethological Society (Treasurer), and the University Council of Bielefeld University (since 2023). Her research focuses on chemical communication , microbiota-host interactions , and individualization processes in changing environments . She combines field and laboratory studies to explore olfactory signaling in vertebrates, microbial influences on behavior, and the ecological implications of individualized niches. Her recent publications examine habitat-specific adaptations in fire salamander larvae, avian olfactory systems, and microbiome dynamics in wild species. Scientific Awards College for Life Sciences Fellowship (2015) Freigeist Fellowship (2013) Niko Tinbergen Prize (2012) She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like InChangE (spokesperson, 2021–present) and serves on editorial boards and committees for gender equality and academic student advising. Her work bridges behavioral ecology, microbiology, and evolutionary biology through empirical and theoretical frameworks.

Tim Welshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception
• Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Welsh is a full-time Professor in the Action & Attention Lab at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education , where he also serves as Associate Dean, Research since 2023. With cross-appointments from the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, his work bridges cognitive neuroscience and motor behavior research. Academic Background Ph.D. in Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 2002) M.Sc. in Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 1999) B.P.H.E. in Physical and Health Education (University of Toronto, 1997) Dr. Welsh's research explores neural mechanisms of goal-directed actions across typical and neurodiverse populations. His lab investigates joint action dynamics , self-objectification effects on motor performance , and cross-reality sensorimotor adaptation , with significant focus on autism and developmental coordination disorder. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal systematic differences in motor imagery between autistic and non-autistic adults , gender-specific learning patterns , and cross-modal sensory integration challenges in mixed reality environments . These studies demonstrate his lab's expertise in combining behavioral experimentation , EEG analysis , and computational tool development like TAT-HUM. Scientific Recognition Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award Early Distinguished Career Award (NASSP) Outstanding Graduate Supervision Award As principal investigator on 15 active grants (2015-2027), including projects on digital health platforms for concussion rehabilitation and AI-assisted VR learning modules , Welsh's work impacts both basic science and applied interventions. His lab trains students at all levels through KPE 362 (undergraduate) and KIN 5514 (graduate) courses.

Sharon Kesslerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Disease Ecology
• Animal Cognition
• One Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sharon Kessler is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Natural Sciences. She holds a PhD from Arizona State University (2014) and completed postdoctoral fellowships in computational modeling (McGill University), virology (Leibniz Institute), and disease signaling (Durham University). Her research integrates disease ecology and animal cognition, emphasizing the One Health framework to study how animal health perceptions influence disease transmission dynamics. Key interests include the evolution of human healthcare networks, behavioral defenses against pathogens, and conservation biology. Education: PhD, Arizona State University, 2014 Postdoctoral Fellowships: McGill University (Canada), Leibniz Institute (Germany), Durham University (UK) Research Interests: Role of cognition in disease avoidance behaviors Evolution of human care-giving strategies Parasite-microbiome interactions in lemurs Zoonotic disease surveillance Social structures and health signaling in primates Collaborations: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Behavior and Evolution Research Group Cognition in Complex Environments Initiative Advising: Open to mentoring students on topics like healthcare networks, primate behavior, or conservation genetics. Contact via email for project discussions.

• Ornithology
• Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lyanne Brouwer is a researcher at James Cook University's College of Science and Engineering, specializing in Zoology and Ecology. Her work focuses on avian behavior, evolutionary strategies, and ecological impacts of environmental change. Academic Rank: Researcher Institution: James Cook University Dr. Brouwer's research spans ornithology , evolutionary biology , and ecology , with particular emphasis on cooperative breeding systems, parental investment, and climate change effects on bird populations. Her recent publications explore topics such as sex-ratio biases, paternity assurance mechanisms, and vocal communication in fairy-wrens. Scientific trends in her work include urban ecology (analyzing anthropogenic impacts), climate sensitivity (meta-analyzing global avian responses), and behavioral innovation (studying prenatal learning and rescue behaviors). She contributes to computational biology through tools like the HIPHOP R package for parentage analysis. Dr. Brouwer investigates ecological constraints in tropical coastal ecosystems and integrates fitness components across generations in cooperatively breeding species. Her work combines field studies with statistical modeling to understand population viability under environmental stressors.

Kieran O'Sheaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Language and Communication
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Psychology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Kieran O'Shea serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Strathclyde, where he joined as a Teaching Associate in 2022. He holds key responsibilities as the 1st Year Tutorial Leader for undergraduate Psychology and Deputy Course Leader for the online MSc with a Specialisation in Psychology program, while actively contributing to academic governance through the HASS Board of Study and HASS Online Committee. His research program integrates cognitive and evolutionary psychology, originating from doctoral work on memory processes in conversational referring expressions and post-doctoral research on kin recognition via facial/vocal cues. Current investigations examine pragmatic inference disruptions in language comprehension and hormonal influences on mating preferences, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding human social cognition through experimental methodologies. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent exploration of real-time cognitive processing in social contexts, with recent work demonstrating how perspective conflict impedes language comprehension (2025) and challenging assumptions about ovulatory-phase mating preferences (2022). These studies exemplify his methodological rigor in connecting immediate cognitive mechanisms with evolutionary adaptation frameworks. Dr. O'Shea's teaching portfolio spans foundational to advanced levels, including Psychology 1A/1B tutorials, Cognition and Neuropsychology (C8201), Social and Health Psychology (C8202), Social Psychology (C8307), and dissertation supervision across undergraduate and MSc programs. His curriculum leadership for online psychology education demonstrates commitment to innovative pedagogical delivery within the HASS faculty structure. Through committee service and cross-cutting research collaborations, he contributes to institutional development while maintaining active engagement with core psychological disciplines including social cognition, evolutionary mechanisms, and language processing, with ongoing work exploring communication dynamics and adaptive social behaviors.

Adria LeBoeufمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Insects
• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adria LeBoeuf is an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge , leading the Laboratory of Social Fluids within the Department of Zoology. Her research explores the evolution of social life through socially exchanged fluids , focusing on social insects like ants. Undergraduate: College of Creative Studies, University of California Santa Barbara PhD: Neuroscience and Biophysics, The Rockefeller University Postdoctoral work: University of Lausanne (Switzerland), Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel) Her interdisciplinary work bridges neurobiology, behavior, and metabolomics , revealing how social fluids regulate development and physiology in insect colonies. Recent studies highlight metabolic division of labor and social circulatory systems . Key awards include the PRIMA Grant (2019) , HFSP Grant (2022) , and the Best Paper Award (2021) . The lab has attracted media attention and supports open science initiatives like the Social Transfer Network (STN) . Adria mentors PhD and MPhil students, including Arthur Matte and Zitong Zhao , and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration through her science-entertainment collective The Catalyst , which uses improvisation for research communication.

Amaryah Shaye Armstrongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black Studies
• American Religion
• Political Theology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amaryah Shaye Armstrong serves as Assistant Professor of Race in American Religion and Culture within the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), part of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Her scholarship critically interrogates the intersections of race, religion, and power structures in the American context. Armstrong's academic foundation includes a PhD in Religion from Vanderbilt University (2019), a Master of Theological Studies from Emory University (2012), and a BA in English Literature from Belmont University (2010). Her research program spans Black Studies , American Religion , Political Theology , and Continental Philosophy of Religion , with concentrated focus on how religious frameworks reproduce racial categories. Key investigations include the afterlife of Christian order, black feminist theories of reproduction, and the relationship between black intellectual traditions and theological economy. Her methodology integrates archival analysis with critical theory to expose how racial formations operate through religious discourse. Armstrong's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with race-reproduction-religion nexus, particularly examining how black feminist thought challenges theological constructs of peoplehood and how racial capitalism shapes religious economies. Her work consistently centers Black intellectual traditions from W.E.B. Du Bois to Hortense Spillers while advancing critiques of political theology through intersectional lenses. Her scientific recognition includes: First Book Grant for Scholars of Color, Louisville Institute (2024) Juneteenth Scholar, Virginia Tech (2024, 2022, 2020) Research Fellow, Virginia Tech Center for the Humanities (2021-2022) Early Career Scholar, Society for the Study of Religion Ethnicity and Race (2019) Dissertation Fellowships from Louisville Institute and Robert Penn Warren Center (2018-2019) Research support includes the Louisville Institute First Book Grant and Virginia Tech Center for Humanities Summer Stipend. Her teaching portfolio—including graduate seminars like "Kin: Feminist Theories of Race and Reproduction" and "Reproducing Race in America"—demonstrates active mentorship in critical race and religious studies despite no publicly listed advisees. Armstrong contributes to academic community through steering committee roles in the American Academy of Religion's Theology and Continental Philosophy of Religion Group and Black Theology Unit, plus participation in Columbia University's Working Group on Black Studies and the Study of Black Religion and Virginia Tech's Henry Luce-funded Future Humans, Human Futures research institute.

Chandra Jackمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Invasive Species
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chandra Jack is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Clark University, where she leads research on plant-microbe interactions and eco-evolutionary dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from Rice University (2011) and a B.A. in Biology from the same institution (2005). Her research program examines how microbial communities influence plant fitness, functional traits, and population structure, with particular focus on invasive species adaptation. The Jack Lab employs experimental, molecular, and computational approaches to study below-ground ecological processes in agricultural and natural systems. Research publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches spanning microbial ecology, evolutionary biology, and invasion science. Recent work explores soil microbiome influences on plant development, rapid evolution in invasive plants, and methodological advances in analyzing plant defensive compounds. The lab maintains an inclusive environment with multiple undergraduate researchers and a graduate student. Current projects include investigations into prairie soil effects on wheat development and habitat-specific microbiome variations in Hypericum perforatum.

Nicola Stanley-Wallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biofilm Formation
• Bacterial Multicellularity
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall is the Chair of Microbiology and Head of the Division of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of East Anglia (2000) and conducted postdoctoral research at UCLA (2000-2005) before establishing her laboratory at Dundee through a BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship.

Pranav Minasandraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Animal Behavior
• Collective Behavior
• Movement Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pranav Minasandra is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Konstanz, Germany), affiliated with the Department of Collective Behavior . His work combines quantitative ecology , animal movement modeling , and machine learning to uncover universal patterns in behavioral sequences across species. PhD in Animal Behavior from Max Planck Institute MSc and BS from Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore) Research Focus: Analyzes behavioral predictivity decay and statistical similarities in animal sequences using accelerometry and theoretical frameworks. Recent work explores interspecies infant abduction and social coordination in meerkats/hyenas . Publications span PNAS , Proceedings B , and Current Biology , with 2025 papers revealing truncated power-law patterns in behavior and collective movement dynamics . His Best Paper Award (University of Konstanz) highlights groundbreaking contributions to behavioral sequence analysis. Collaborates with networks including Meg Crofoot , Ari Strandburg-Peshkin , and Vlad Demartsev . Tools developed include VocalPy integrations and predictivity decay metrics for behavioral forecasting.

Shruti Chaudhryمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender Studies
• Family and Intimate Relationships
• Migration Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shruti Chaudhry serves as a Chancellor's Fellow in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh and co-director of the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR). Her work bridges sociological inquiry with ethnographic fieldwork across South Asian communities in India and Scotland, focusing on structural inequalities and intimate social dynamics. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Edinburgh M.Phil. in Sociology from the University of Delhi M.A. in Sociology from the University of Delhi B.A. in Sociology from the University of Delhi Chaudhry's research critically examines gender inequalities, migration, and family structures through ethnographic lenses. She investigates how caste, race, and aging intersect with care practices and intimate relationships in both rural Indian contexts and Scottish diaspora communities. Her methodology emphasizes qualitative depth to uncover lived experiences of marginalization. Recent publications reveal a trajectory from Indian marriage migration studies toward diaspora aging research, with consistent focus on South Asian communities. Her work connects intimate relationship dynamics to broader structural forces like pandemic health policies and caste hierarchies. Her scholarly recognition includes: Shortlisted for the British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) Book Prize 2023 for Moving for Marriage: Inequalities, Intimacy and Women's Lives in Rural North India Chaudhry currently supervises PhD candidate Nuria Lopez Vazquez. Her research has received significant funding including a British Academy postdoctoral fellowship (2019-2023) examining South Asian older adults in Scotland, and collaboration with the Edinburgh University Advanced Care Research Centre on minority ethnic care transitions. As CRFR co-director, she leads interdisciplinary teams exploring family life across global contexts, while her ACRC work integrates care studies with ethnic minority aging research in Edinburgh's diverse communities.

Ben J Hatchwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Evolution
• Population Ecology
• Cooperative Breeding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ben J Hatchwell is a Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences. His roles include academic leadership, research supervision, and editorial contributions to journals like Behavioral Ecology and Animal Behaviour . He holds a BA from the University of Oxford (1984) and a PhD from the University of Sheffield (1988). His research focuses on social evolution and population ecology, particularly cooperative breeding in birds, kin recognition mechanisms, and urban avian populations. Notable projects include long-term studies of long-tailed tits, monk parakeets, and seabirds like guillemots. He has received a Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2008–2009). Teaching responsibilities include field courses in France and Borneo, and supervision of MBiolSci, MRes, and PhD students. His research group includes post-doctoral and PhD researchers exploring topics like kin recognition, population genetics, and invasive species dynamics. Professional Memberships: International Society for Behavioral Ecology (President 2016–2018), Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (Council 2006–2009). Key Projects: Studies on cooperative breeding in long-tailed tits, monk parakeet invasion history, and seabird population dynamics.

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Cognitive Biology
• Social Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ludwig Huber is a faculty member at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology, since 1996. He holds the academic rank of Researcher with a focus on behavioral and cognitive biology across species. Key Research Areas: Behavioral Neuroscience, Social Learning, Animal Behavior, Neuroimaging, Comparative Psychology, and Conservation Biology Huber's publication record spans over 116 works, with recent emphasis on social cognition in canines (2023), nonverbal child psychology (2024), and cross-species neural engagement (2024). His projects include evolutionary psychology research for "Like me" (2012-2016) and physics understanding studies (2009-2012). While no explicit awards are documented here, his 107 conference activities and 7 media engagements (including 2016 coverage of amphibian kin recognition) demonstrate significant academic outreach. Current work continues through 2024 with neuro-cognitive studies in animal behavior.

Joey van Angerenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Platforms
• Business Models
• Competitive Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joey van Angeren is an Associate Professor at the KIN Center for Digital Innovation within the School of Business and Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Innovation Management from Eindhoven University of Technology, an MSc (cum laude) in Business Informatics from Utrecht University, and a BSc in Information Science from Utrecht University. His research focuses on the intersection of strategy and technology, particularly digital platforms, with publications in journals like Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science. He has been recognized with multiple Best Reviewer Awards from the Academy of Management's TIM Division (2018, 2019, 2024) and his dissertation was a finalist for the Best Dissertation Award. Research interests include platform ecosystems, competitive strategy, and optimal distinctiveness in digital markets. He teaches courses on digital innovation, information systems, and research methods, including 'Introduction to Digital Innovation' and 'Analyzing Digital Data in Business Research'. Education: PhD in Innovation Management, Eindhoven University of Technology MSc (cum laude) in Business Informatics, Utrecht University BSc in Information Science, Utrecht University Projects: Active in the EDIH NWNL project focusing on SME digitalization, AI transformation, and High Performance Computing. Awards: 3 Best Reviewer Awards (TIM Division, Academy of Management), Dissertation Finalist (2020), and Student Paper Award (2016). Grants: Multiple grants including Best Reviewer recognitions and project funding. His research explores platform governance, venture capital impacts, and complementor dynamics. Recent articles analyze M&A activity in platform ecosystems, moral motives in governance, and optimal revenue model strategies. He actively participates in workshops and lectures on AI and digital innovation.