جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jorge Peñaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Social Evolution
• Collective Action Problems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jorge Peña serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toulouse 1 Capitole and is a core member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST), where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics, biology, and social sciences. His institutional affiliation combines university faculty responsibilities with advanced research activities at IAST, an independent institute fostering innovative approaches to complex societal challenges. His research program centers on Evolutionary Game Theory, Social Evolution, and Collective Action Problems, with specific expertise in mathematical modeling of cooperation dynamics. Key investigation areas include: Stability analysis of Nash equilibria in dynamic game environments Group-size effects on collective action in public goods games Evolution of environmentally mediated social interactions Institutional evolution and cultural transmission mechanisms Cooperation dynamics in spatially structured populations Mathematical foundations of social dilemmas Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2025) reveals consistent methodological rigor in evolutionary dynamics modeling, with increasing focus on large-group cooperation (2023-2025) and interdisciplinary applications spanning biological symbiosis to institutional design. His work demonstrates sophisticated integration of graph theory, population dynamics, and game-theoretic stability concepts, particularly evident in studies of Wolbachia symbionts and voter participation games. As an active IAST researcher, Peña contributes to an environment that bridges theoretical mathematics with empirical social science, leveraging the institute's collaborative framework for cross-disciplinary innovation in evolutionary social theory.

Cassandra Cottonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Family Demography
• Kinship
• Child Fostering
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Cassandra Cotton is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University. Her research spans family dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa and romantic relationships across the life course in the United States, making significant contributions to both demographic and sociological literature. Education: PhD in Sociology, McGill University, 2017 BA in International Relations, Mount Allison University, 2008 Cotton's research explores motherhood, kinship networks, and child fostering practices in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular focus on how migration into informal settlements affects family dynamics in Nairobi, Kenya. Simultaneously, she investigates romantic relationship experiences across the lifespan in the U.S., with recent emphasis on dating and repartnering among older adults. Her methodological approach combines qualitative and mixed methods to examine complex family dynamics in diverse contexts, resulting in publications in top journals including Demography, Population and Development Review, and Journal of Marriage and Family. Her recent publications reveal two clearly defined research streams: one examining how migration, urbanization, and economic challenges reshape traditional kinship networks in Africa, and another exploring how political considerations, family dynamics, and changing social norms influence dating patterns, particularly among older adults. This dual focus demonstrates her ability to bridge demographic and sociological perspectives across different cultural contexts. Cotton actively mentors students and has led research projects including a recent capstone where 13 students collaboratively designed an interview study on college dating culture. She has received internal seed grants to support her research on older adult dating, demonstrating institutional recognition of her scholarly contributions. Her work has been published in numerous high-impact journals, reflecting consistent scholarly productivity since completing her PhD in 2017. She is affiliated with major professional organizations including the Population Association of America, American Sociological Association, Unions for African Population Studies, and International Union for the Scientific Study of Population, positioning her at the intersection of demographic and sociological scholarship.

Lisa L. M. Wellingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Behavioral Endocrinology
• Human Mate Preferences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lisa L. M. Welling is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She joined the faculty in 2012 and was promoted to Full Professor in 2023 after receiving tenure in 2017. Dr. Welling directs the Welling Research Lab, which focuses on evolutionary approaches to human mating behavior, hormonal influences on person perception, and individual differences in mate preferences. Dr. Welling earned her PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland in 2008. Her research primarily investigates how hormonal and psychological factors influence human mate preferences and behavior, including menstrual cycle effects, hormonal contraceptive use, and other sources of hormonal variation. She has secured funding from prestigious organizations including NSERC (Canada), ESRC (UK), ORSAS (UK), and AIB (USA). Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on evolutionary perspectives on human mating behavior, with particular attention to hormonal influences on mate choice, relationship dynamics, and sexual behavior. The research spans multiple subfields including behavioral endocrinology, evolutionary psychology, and relationship science, with applications to understanding human sexuality, reproductive health, and interpersonal relationships. Editorial Board, Human Nature (2025) Elected Secretary/Archivist for Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2021-2025) Order of the Golden Plume recipient (2025) Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award (2018) New Investigator Research Excellence Award (2015) Dr. Welling has successfully mentored numerous graduate students through their MS and PhD programs, many of whom have gone on to prestigious academic and research positions. She has secured multiple research grants including the Oakland University Research Excellence Fund grant ($15,000) to investigate human sperm competition and a Faculty Research Fellowship ($10,000) to study testosterone increases and mate preferences. Her lab collaborates with institutions including the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. The Welling Research Lab maintains active research programs in evolutionary psychology and behavioral endocrinology, with ongoing projects examining hormonal influences on mate choice, relationship dynamics, and sexual behavior. The lab has established partnerships with medical researchers to investigate connections between hormonal factors and clinical conditions including ADHD and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Dustin Rubensteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Dustin Rubenstein is a Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology at Columbia University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where he serves as Director of the Center for Integrative Animal Behavior and Chair of the University Seminar in the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior. He holds additional affiliations as an Affiliate Member of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, Faculty Mentor in the Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior, and Affiliated Member of Computing Systems for Data-Driven Science and Education initiatives. His educational background includes: A.B. from Dartmouth College (1999, Reynolds Scholar) Ph.D. from Cornell University (2006, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellow) Postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley (2006-2009, Miller Research Fellowship) Rubenstein's research employs an integrative approach to unravel why complex animal societies form and how organisms adapt to environmental change. His work bridges behavioral ecology , evolutionary biology , and molecular mechanisms across diverse taxa—from reptiles and birds to crustaceans and insects—studied across Central/South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Key focuses include cooperative breeding systems , social evolution dynamics , and neuroendocrine responses to environmental stressors , with increasing emphasis on climate change impacts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Environmental variability as a driver of social evolution in cooperative breeders (starlings, beetles, shrimps), (2) Molecular mechanisms (DNA methylation, HPA axis) linking stress to behavioral plasticity, and (3) Conservation applications addressing habitat suitability and climate resilience. His work consistently integrates field studies with genomic techniques across multiple continents. Scientific recognition includes: Young Investigator Awards from Animal Behavior Society, American Ornithologists’ Union, Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, and University of Michigan Fellow of the American Ornithological Society National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow and Education Fellow Columbia University's Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award Society of Columbia Graduates' Great Teacher Award As an educator, Rubenstein co-created Columbia's Program in Tropical Biology and Sustainability (Africa study abroad) and the sTEAM Fellows Program for underrepresented first-year students. He serves as Faculty Mentor in Neurobiology and Behavior doctoral training and previously lectured in Columbia College's Frontiers of Science core curriculum. His grant leadership includes Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Miller Research Fellowships, with ongoing projects examining climate-social evolution interfaces. Rubenstein directs the Center for Integrative Animal Behavior, which coordinates interdisciplinary research across Columbia's ecology, neuroscience, and evolution groups. His field teams operate in Kenya (National Museums), Costa Rica, Australia, and the Caribbean, integrating behavioral observation with molecular labs at Columbia and the American Museum of Natural History.

Joachim Frommenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Behaviour
• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Joachim Frommen serves as Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK, where he leads research on the evolution and ecology of social behaviour with emphasis on complex social systems. His work bridges fundamental behavioural ecology with applied conservation and welfare science, primarily using aquatic models including Lake Tanganyika cichlids, three-spined sticklebacks, Mantella frogs, and crustaceans. Combining controlled laboratory experiments at MMU with international field studies, he investigates how social dynamics influence individual fitness and ecological outcomes. His educational background includes: PhD in Behavioural Ecology (2002-2007) from University of Bonn Diploma in Biology (1995-2002) from University of Bonn Dr Frommen's research examines cooperative breeding systems, communication networks, and predation risk responses across aquatic taxa. His work reveals how environmental stressors like temperature fluctuations nonlinearly affect aggression, while kin recognition mechanisms maintain social structure in cichlids. Recent publications highlight methodological innovations in recognizing null results and developing welfare standards for captive fish through physical enrichment. His Tanzania field course integrates conservation principles with behavioural observation in natural habitats. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) shows consistent focus on cooperative breeding dynamics in cichlids, context-dependent communication, and welfare applications. Key trends include sex-specific dispersal strategies, nonlinear environmental effects on behaviour, and validation of experimental methods in natural contexts. His work increasingly addresses climate change impacts and methodological rigor in behavioural ecology. Dr Frommen actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, guiding students through complete research cycles from hypothesis generation to publication. His teaching spans Principles of Animal Behaviour (Year 1), Animal Health and Welfare (Year 2), and The Social Life of Animals (Year 3), emphasizing research-based learning and student-researcher collaboration. He leads the Animal Behaviour and Conservation Tanzania field course and postgraduate Zoo placements. Professional service includes Secretary of the Ethologische Gesellschaft e.V., editorial roles for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology (Associate Editor since 2012) and Journal of Fish Biology (Guest Editor 2022-present), plus reviewing for major funding bodies including BBSRC and Swiss National Science Foundation. His research team conducts MMU-based lab work while maintaining international field collaborations.

Peter Bustonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Buston is an Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the BU Marine Program at Boston University. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2002). His research focuses on marine evolutionary ecology, specifically population connectivity and social evolution in marine organisms. Key projects include analyzing larval dispersal in coral reef fish and investigating non-breeding strategies in clownfish and emerald gobies. His work combines field studies, molecular genetics, and mathematical modeling. Research Interests: Behavioral Ecology : Social evolution, cooperative breeding, and conflict resolution in marine fish societies. Population Ecology : Larval dispersal patterns and marine reserve design implications. Evolutionary Biology : Size hierarchies, reproductive strategies, and life history trade-offs. Articles Trends: Recent studies emphasize parental care plasticity, larval behavior influences on connectivity, and the role of punishment in stabilizing social queues. Work spans clownfish, damselfish, and goby species, with applications to conservation biology and marine ecosystem management. Collaborations : International networks include collaborators on larval genetics and biophysical modeling. The Buston Lab welcomes students/postdocs for fieldwork and data reuse projects. Labs/Teams : The Marine Evolutionary Ecology Lab at BU investigates frontier questions in marine behavioral, population, and evolutionary biology.

Frieder Mayerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Population Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Frieder Mayer is a senior researcher at the Museum für Naturkunde – Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science in Berlin, where he serves as Curator of the Mammal Collection and Deputy Head of the Science Programme 'Evolution and Geoprocesses' since 2007. His academic credentials include a Dr. rer nat. (1997) and Venia legendi in Zoology (2003) from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, where he worked as a PostDoc (1997-2003) and Senior Assistant (2003-2007). Mayer's research integrates evolutionary ecology, behavioral ecology, and population genetics to understand speciation mechanisms. His empirical work focuses on: Selective forces affecting dispersal Gene flow restrictions in populations Comparative studies of bats (Palaearctic/Neotropic regions) and grasshoppers Combined behavioral, ecological, morphological and genetic methodologies He coordinates major research initiatives including the DFG Research Unit BATS (bat sensor systems) and BMBF Network Sus100 (swine genetics), and leads the GENART network on functional speciation genomics. His publications (2001-2016) demonstrate consistent focus on: Molecular ecology of speciation Acoustic communication in grasshoppers and bats Population genomics Conservation genetics of cryptic species Behavioral adaptations in mating systems

Redouan Bsharyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Game Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Redouan Bshary is a Professor in Behavioral Ecology at the University of Neuchâtel since 2004, with a focus on understanding cooperation and mutualism across species. His research integrates game theory with empirical studies on marine cleaning symbiosis, vervet monkey social dynamics, and human cooperation. Education : Biology at Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich (1985-1991), PhD at Max-Planck-Institute for Behavioural Physiology (1995). His work spans three primary model systems: (1) Marine cleaning mutualism between wrasses and reef fish in the Great Barrier Reef, (2) Male service provisioning in vervet monkeys in South Africa, and (3) Human cooperation linked to language evolution. He has received prestigious grants including DFG (1997-2003) and Marie Curie (2000-2002). Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining neuroanatomy, ecology, and behavioral experiments to explore cognitive evolution in fish and primates. Awards include the Nico Tinbergen Award (2002) from the Ethological Society. Leadership Roles : Dean of the Faculty of Sciences (2016-2018, 2022-2024), Director of the Institute of Biology (2008-2012). Contact: redouan.bshary@unine.ch | Phone : +41 32 718 30 05.

Heidi H. Ewenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Gerontology
• Aging-in-Place
• Relocation Decision-Making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heidi H. Ewen serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia. Her academic appointments reflect specialized expertise in gerontology and behavioral science, with active engagement in both research and teaching domains. Education Ph.D. in Gerontology / Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky M.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville B.A. in Psychology, Eastern Illinois University Dr. Ewen's research program centers on the biopsychosocial dimensions of aging, with particular emphasis on aging-in-place sustainability , relocation decision-making processes , and stress adaptation mechanisms among older adults. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates social psychology paradigms with environmental gerontology, employing mixed-methods research designs that combine advanced multivariate statistics with qualitative case studies. Current investigations examine senior housing typologies, home and community-based services utilization patterns, and institutional bereavement protocols. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research trajectories in senior housing management (2019), biopsychosocial stress assessment (2020), and relocation decision frameworks (2006-2020). Her work consistently bridges gerontology, housing studies, and psychological adaptation science, with methodological sophistication spanning quantitative longitudinal analysis to ethnographic observation. Scientific Recognition Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (FGSA) Fellow of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (FAGHE) Dr. Ewen actively mentors graduate students as evidenced by co-authorship patterns, particularly with doctoral candidates in gerontology and housing studies. Her research has been supported through institutional grants focused on aging-in-place models and senior housing service integration. Current scholarly activities include development of the Gerontology Education Longitudinal Study examining workforce development in academic gerontology. She maintains active research partnerships with senior housing communities across Georgia, conducting field studies on environmental adaptation and service delivery systems. Ongoing projects include stress biomarker analysis in relocation transitions and organizational grief management protocols in continuing care retirement communities.

• Behavioral Ecology
• Chemical Communication
• Microbiota in Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nayden Chakarov is a researcher at the Faculty of Biology, Bielefeld University, affiliated with the SFB/Transregio 212 "NC³" project and the Joint Institute for Individualization in a Changing Environment (JICE). His research focuses on behavioral interactions, chemical communication, and individualization processes in changing environments, particularly in avian and amphibian species. University: Bielefeld University School: Faculty of Biology / Behavioral Science Role: Subproject manager C03 (SFB/Transregio 212) Email: nayden.chakarov@uni-bielefeld.de Research Areas: His work combines field and laboratory studies, emphasizing the role of microbiota in communication, chemical signaling, and ecological adaptation in wild vertebrates. Recent publications highlight collaborations on gut microbiota dynamics, olfactory recognition, and environmental influences on avian and amphibian species. Scientific Awards: Freigeist Fellowship (2014-2022), funded by the Volkswagen Foundation Fellowship at the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin (2015/2016) Collaborations: Dr. Chakarov has co-authored studies with Prof. Dr. Barbara Caspers, Prof. Dr. Joseph Hoffman, and other researchers, contributing to understanding microbial influences on behavior, chemical communication, and ecological niche dynamics.

Jody A. Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Dissonance
• Kin Selection Theory
• Mindfulness
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jody A. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Newberry College. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology from Central Michigan University (2017), an M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Jacksonville State University (2010), and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alabama (2008). His research focuses on cognitive dissonance, kin selection theory, and mindfulness, with prior work exploring brand priming, mindfulness meditation effects, cooperative behavior, relational aggression in media, and risky decision-making. Before joining Newberry, Thompson taught at the University of South Carolina at Beaufort, Ferris State University, and the University of North Alabama. His academic background includes studies in applied behavior analysis and a doctoral dissertation examining the impact of mindfulness meditation on brand priming. No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text.

Jessica Meadeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Animal Behaviour
• Spatial Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Meade is a Researcher at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) at Western Sydney University, working part-time (3 days/week) on flying-fox movement ecology. She holds a PhD in Animal Behaviour from the University of Oxford and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield and UNSW. Her work focuses on navigation, spatial ecology, and cooperative breeding in animals, with recent emphasis on grey-headed flying-fox conservation and the impacts of climate change and bushfires on biodiversity. Educations: PhD in Animal Behaviour, University of Oxford (UK) Postdoctoral Research: University of Sheffield (UK), UNSW (Australia) Research Interests: Animal navigation mechanisms using GPS tracking Spatial ecology of flying-foxes in urban and natural landscapes Effects of extreme weather and bushfires on wildlife Conservation strategies for threatened species Cooperative breeding dynamics in birds Grants/Projects (2021-2023): Grey-headed Flying-fox Conservation: Heat Stress Mitigation Population Monitoring and Foraging Resource Mapping Post-Megafire Roost Site Assessment Labs/Teams: HIE Bushfire Research Team Flying-Fox Movement Ecology Group

Annika Freudigerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Behavioral Ecology
• Kin Selection
• Genetic Relatedness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annika Freudiger is a PhD student at the University of Leipzig and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology , focusing on the intersection of Behavioral Ecology , Kin Selection , and Genetic Relatedness in primates. Education: University of Bern: MSc in Ecology and Evolution (summa cum laude), 2019–2021 University of Bern: BSc in Biology, 2015–2019 Research interests revolve around understanding how fine-scale genetic relatedness influences social behavior in primates, using whole genome sequencing (WGS) to refine kinship estimates and explore social preferences. Additional work includes field studies on cooperative breeding in cichlids and predator response dynamics. Scientific contributions include published works in PNAS and other journals, with a focus on morphological differentiation and task partitioning in social species. Awards and recognition: 2023: Best Student Talk at Behaviour 2023 2022: Volz-Award for best master thesis publication 2020: Travel stipend from Ethologische Gesellschaft e.V.

Troy Dayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Epidemiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Troy Day is a Professor at Queen's University in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Biology. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, mathematical modeling, and epidemiology, integrating areas like game theory, optimization, and dynamical systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (1998) from Queen's University, an M.Sc. in Zoology (1994) from the University of British Columbia, and a B.Sc. in Biology (1990) from the same university. Research interests include the evolution of pathogen virulence, antibiotic resistance dynamics, and the evolutionary consequences of vaccination. His work bridges theoretical and applied domains, addressing challenges like pandemic forecasting and disease management strategies. Notable contributions include modeling SARS-CoV-2 variant emergence and analyzing the economics of evolution management. Publications span topics from stochastic processes in epidemiology to the evolutionary advantages of genetic and nongenetic inheritance. His collaborations span disciplines, including with biologists, epidemiologists, and public health experts. Current teaching includes calculus for biological sciences.

Nicholas E. Newton-Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Primate Behavioural Ecology
• Chimpanzee Behavior
• Cooperation in Social Groups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicholas E. Newton-Fisher is a Reader in Evolutionary Anthropology (Primate Behaviour) at the University of Kent's School of Anthropology and Conservation. He specializes in wild chimpanzee behavior and ecology, with over two decades of fieldwork in Uganda's Budongo Forest. His research focuses on cooperation, decision-making, and strategic aggression in primate societies. He holds editorial roles at Animal Behaviour and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Education: BSc (Hons) Zoology, University of Bristol PhD from the University of Cambridge (study of Budongo Forest chimpanzees) Research Interests: Dr. Newton-Fisher explores chimpanzee social structures, foraging strategies, infanticide dynamics, and the evolution of cooperation. He employs innovative methods like infrared thermography and Elo-ratings to model dominance hierarchies. His work bridges field ecology, behavioral analysis, and evolutionary theory. Publications: His recent work examines thermographic emotion studies in macaques, foraging decision-making in chimpanzees, and kinship recognition across species. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to primate behavior. Awards & Media: A frequent media commentator on primatology, he has contributed to BBC Radio 4's Today and National Geographic. His iPhone app Animal Behaviour Pro aids observational data logging. Supervision & Grants: He mentors PhD students globally, focusing on projects merging theoretical frameworks with field observations. Notable supervisees include researchers studying chimpanzee infanticide, macaque communication, and gorilla reproductive competition. Labs & Collaborations: Associated with the Budongo Conservation Field Station (BCFS) and the Primate Society of Great Britain. His work integrates conservation, education, and public engagement in primatology.