جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mathevon Nicolasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biology
• Ethology
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Mathevon is a Professor at the University of Saint-Etienne and a Senior Member of the Institut universitaire de France (IUF). His research focuses on bioacoustics and animal communication, spanning from marine mammals to birds. He has held visiting positions at Hunter College (City University of New York) and the University of California, Berkeley. Education Habilitation à diriger les Recherches (2002, University of Saint-Etienne) PhD (1996, University of Lyon 1) Master's Degree (ranked 2nd, University of Lyon 1) Agrégation in Life and Earth Sciences (ranked 8th) Mathevon's research explores how animals use sound for social interactions, mate selection, and environmental adaptation. His work bridges bioacoustics, neuroethology, and behavioral ecology, with a focus on decoding vocal signals' complexity. His publications cover diverse topics including animal soundscapes, vocal memory in seals, and neural encoding of communication calls. The articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, behavioral studies, and acoustic signal analysis. Scientific Awards Prose Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences, AAP (2024) Chevalier des Palmes Académiques (2017) IUF Senior Member (2015-present) IUF Junior Member (2005-2010) Mathevon has supervised 17 PhD students, 10 postdocs, and contributed to public outreach through media, documentaries, and public lectures. He leads the International Master of Bioacoustics program and serves as President of the International BioAcoustic Society.

• Chemical Ecology
• Pheromone Research
• Semiochemicals
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor John Pickett serves as Chair of the School of Chemistry at Cardiff University, where he holds the position of Professor of Biological Chemistry. His research program has established him as a leading figure in chemical ecology with significant contributions to understanding chemically mediated interactions between organisms. Professor Pickett's research focuses on chemical ecology involving chemically mediated interactions between various organisms, particularly pests attacking plants and animals. His work encompasses the chemical characterisation of pheromones and other semiochemicals across plants and animals, including insect pests and beneficial organisms. He investigates stress-related chemical signalling by plants and vertebrates (including humans and farm animals), elucidates biosynthetic pathways to pheromones and other semiochemicals, and explores how these compounds can be exploited in pest management through ecological approaches and genetic modification. Analysis of Professor Pickett's recent publications reveals a sustained and impactful research trajectory spanning chemical ecology, agricultural science, and sustainable development. His work demonstrates remarkable continuity in investigating semiochemicals and pheromones while expanding into interdisciplinary areas including AI applications for sustainable futures and the economic impacts of agricultural innovations. A consistent theme throughout his career is the practical application of chemical ecology principles to develop sustainable pest management solutions, particularly through the development and refinement of push-pull farming systems that have transformed agricultural practices in Africa.

Andrew Gersickمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Animal Behavior
• Collective Behavior
• Social Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Gersick is a Lecturer in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. His research focuses on animal behavior, particularly in large social species such as spotted hyenas, zebras, and cowbirds. He explores topics including collective behavior, social dynamics, communication systems, and ecological adaptations. His work integrates field studies with technological tools like accelerometers to analyze activity patterns and signaling mechanisms. Notably, he investigates how zebra stripes repel biting flies and how hyenas use vocalizations for individual recognition. Gersick also contributes to conservation efforts, such as the Great Grevy’s Rally in Kenya, and studies social learning in avian species like cowbirds. His recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecology, physiology, and technology to understand animal behavior in natural and social contexts. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to understanding collective behavior and conservation biology are significant. Advising and grants: No formal advisees or grant details are provided in the text. His work appears to focus on collaborative research and field-based methodologies. Labs/Teams: No specific laboratory or team affiliations are mentioned beyond his departmental role at Princeton.

Marta Moitaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Fear Conditioning
• Animal Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marta Moita is a Research Professor and Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation's Champalimaud Research center in Lisbon, Portugal, where she leads the Moita Lab in the Behavioral Neuroscience research group. Her laboratory investigates the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying threat responses in animals, with particular focus on how contextual cues influence defensive decision-making between freezing and fleeing behaviors. Dr. Moita's research spans multiple levels of analysis, from collective behavior in social contexts to detailed neural mechanisms. Her lab employs diverse model organisms, particularly fruit flies ( Drosophila melanogaster ) and rats, to study how animals integrate social, spatial, and internal state information to guide threat responses. Key research areas include fear conditioning, emotional contagion, social safety cues, and the neural circuits underlying defensive behaviors. Her work often bridges behavioral neuroscience with evolutionary biology perspectives, examining how defensive strategies have been shaped by natural selection. The Moita Lab's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on innovative approaches to understanding threat processing across species. Recent work has revealed how looming visual stimuli drive defensive responses in rats, how social cues can override threat levels, and the physiological consequences of threat exposure. The lab frequently publishes in high-impact journals including Current Biology , Nature Communications , and Science Reports , reflecting the significance of their contributions to the field. Dr. Moita actively mentors several PhD and Masters students, including Charlotte Rosher, Violetta La Franca, Mariana Franco, Matilde Henriques, and Mirjam Heinemans. Her laboratory team also includes postdoctoral researchers like Alexandre Leitão, Anna Hobbiss, and Ricardo Neto Silva, along with research technicians and lab administrators who support the diverse research projects.

Jochen Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Speciation Genomics
• Genome Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jochen Wolf is Chair of the Evolutionary Biology Division at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and a Max Planck Fellow of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence since 2022. His research integrates evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology to address fundamental questions about speciation, adaptation, and biodiversity across multiple biological systems. Dr. Wolf's research program applies an integrative approach to understand microevolutionary processes and genetic mechanisms underlying species divergence. His work combines large-scale genomic analyses with laboratory and field experiments to characterize genomic divergence across populations and species. Key empirical systems include natural populations of birds (particularly corvids, swallows, and cuckoos), marine mammals (pinnipeds and killer whales), plant communities, and experimental evolution in fission yeast. His research spans multiple scales from immediate microevolutionary processes to broader evolutionary patterns across time. His recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of genomic, epigenetic, and ecological perspectives. A notable trend shows increasing focus on structural genomic variation, chromosomal rearrangements, and epigenetic mechanisms as drivers of evolutionary processes. His work demonstrates how these molecular mechanisms interact with ecological factors to shape patterns of biodiversity and adaptation. Dr. Wolf's research has gained significant recognition through publications in top-tier journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Ecology & Evolution. His groundbreaking studies on crow hybrid zones, killer whale ecotypes, and experimental evolution of speciation have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, Scientific American, and Der Spiegel, demonstrating the broad impact of his work. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Wolf actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of evolutionary biologists. His lab maintains strong international collaborations, particularly through affiliations with SciLifeLab in Uppsala. Research in his group is supported by multiple funding sources including German Research Foundation grants and European Union programs, enabling both fundamental research and applications to conservation biology. The Wolf lab operates within LMU's Division of Evolutionary Biology, which provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre. The lab maintains strong connections with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and SciLifeLab in Uppsala, creating a rich collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research in evolutionary genomics. This network enables comprehensive studies spanning from molecular mechanisms to ecological and evolutionary consequences across diverse biological systems.

Adam A. Packمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology
• Bioacoustics
• Cetacean Cognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adam A. Pack is a Full Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo with a joint appointment in the Departments of Psychology and Biology. He chairs the Psychology Department, contributes to the Master of Science Degree Program in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science, and co-created the LOHE Bioacoustics Laboratory. He has led the Pack Marine Mammal Laboratory since 2008 and served as former chair of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary Advisory Council. Current research focuses on marine mammal behavioral ecology, cognition, and bioacoustics Over 30 years studying dolphin perception, whale social systems, and conservation Collaborations with NOAA, Pacific Whale Foundation, and Wild Dolphin Project Research Trends include: Humpback whale communication, mating systems, and habitat use Dolphin cognitive abilities, echolocation, and social behavior Conservation strategies for marine mammals Acoustic tagging and videogrammetry techniques Scientific Awards : 2017 University of Hawaii Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching 2008 Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii 15-year Service Award 1999 APA Division 6 F.A. Beach Comparative Psychology Award Advising and Grants show mentorship of graduate students in multiple institutions. Notable grants include ONR and NOAA funding for whale endocrine studies and collision mitigation. Labs : Founded the Pack Marine Mammal Laboratory at UH Hilo, contributing to bioacoustics research infrastructure.

Ed Hopkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ed Hopkins is a Professor of Economics at King's College London and the Interim Head of the Economics Department within the King’s Business School. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, and has held positions at the University of Edinburgh and as a visiting scholar at institutions including the California Institute of Technology and the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on game theory, behavioral economics, and social economics, with particular emphasis on topics such as tournament models, inequality, learning dynamics, and experimental economics. Key areas of interest include status concerns, marriage matching, and the implications of non-standard preferences in strategic interactions. Ed has contributed extensively to experimental economics, testing theoretical predictions in laboratory settings. He is actively involved in PhD supervision, accepting students for doctoral research. His work spans theoretical and empirical analyses, with notable contributions to understanding cyclical behavior in strategic situations, the role of information in decision-making, and the interplay between economic inequality and risk-taking.

Jenna Ann McHenryمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jenna Ann McHenry is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Neurobiology at Duke University, holding a primary appointment in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurobiology. As a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, she leads the McHenry Lab focused on neural circuit mechanisms underlying social and motivated behaviors. Her educational background includes: Ph.D., Florida State University (2013) B.S., Florida State University (2007) Dr. McHenry's research defines fixed and flexible features of molecularly defined neural circuits controlling social and nonsocial motivated behaviors, with emphasis on hypothalamic subnuclei and connections to midbrain dopaminergic reward systems. Her lab employs optogenetics, in vivo deep-brain calcium imaging, viral/genetic targeting, and advanced behavioral analysis to investigate circuit processing in disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reproductive Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Major Depression. Specializing in chronic deep-brain microscopy, her team tracks neural networks during awake behavioral states over time. Her publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in neural circuit analysis, with recurring themes of hormonal modulation of social reward circuits, state-dependent sensorimotor processing, and neural mechanisms of social homeostasis. Key contributions include identifying prepronociceptin neurons in arousal responses and elucidating how adolescent sleep shapes adult social preferences. Major recognitions include: NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2017) K99 Pathway to Independence Award (NIMH, 2017) Notable Nole Alumni Award (Florida State University, 2018) NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship (NIMH, 2013) Dr. McHenry actively mentors graduate students and postdocs, with current lab openings advertised. Her research is supported by substantial grants including the Neurobiology Training Program (2024-2029), Establishing Neural Circuits for Social Homeostasis (2022-2027), and Illuminating Socially-Modulated Homeostatic Control Circuits (2022-2025). She teaches Behavioral Neuroendocrinology and research practicums across psychology and neuroscience programs. The McHenry Lab operates at the forefront of systems neuroscience, utilizing GSRB II facilities for deep-brain imaging and circuit manipulation. As part of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, the lab collaborates extensively on translational research bridging basic neural mechanisms with clinical applications in mental health disorders.

Coleen T. Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aging
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics & Genomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Coleen T. Murphy is the James A. Elkins Jr. Professor in the Life Sciences and Professor of Molecular Biology and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University. She serves as Director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute and Director of the Paul F. Glenn Laboratories for Aging Research, highlighting her leadership in aging and genomics research. Her work bridges molecular biology, genetics, and computational approaches to understand aging and age-related decline. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of aging, particularly using the nematode C. elegans as a model organism. Key interests include longevity pathways, insulin/IGF-1 signaling, reproductive aging, neurodegenerative diseases, transgenerational inheritance, and mitochondrial function. Her lab integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and functional screening techniques to identify genes and pathways that regulate aging and healthspan. The recent publications of her lab demonstrate a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining genetics, neuroscience, and computational biology. Themes include cognitive aging, learned behavior, pathogen avoidance, metabolic regulation, and drug discovery in neurodegenerative models. Her work increasingly employs high-throughput methods and cross-omics analysis to uncover conserved mechanisms relevant to human health. HHMI Faculty Scholar, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2016) Pioneer Award, National Institutes of Health (2015) Innovation Award, Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University (2014) Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Award (2012) Dr. Murphy leads a vibrant research group and mentors numerous students and postdoctoral researchers. Her lab has secured significant funding from HHMI, NIH, and the Glenn Foundation, supporting innovative projects in aging and longevity. She also directs major research initiatives, including the Simons Foundation’s SCPAB (Plasticity and the Aging Brain), underscoring her national leadership. The Murphy Lab at Princeton is a multidisciplinary team employing C. elegans to study aging, cognitive decline, and intergenerational signaling. The lab utilizes cutting-edge tools including microfluidics (e.g., CeLab), transcriptomics, and behavioral assays. It is part of the Department of Molecular Biology and the Lewis-Sigler Institute, fostering collaboration across genomics, neuroscience, and computational biology.

Emily Bayerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visceral Sensation
• Sexual Dimorphism
• Behavioral Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Emily Bayer is appointed as Assistant Professor of Neural Science and Biology at New York University, commencing January 2026. Her research program investigates neural mechanisms of visceral sensation and behavioral outputs, with emphasis on fertility status and sex differences using C. elegans and D. cerebrum (zebrafish) models. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Columbia University (2019) B.S. in Biology/German, Muhlenberg College (2014) Dr. Bayer's research explores how internal bodily sensations (visceral sensation) modulate behavior and environmental interaction, focusing on molecular and anatomical sex differences in neural circuits. Her lab examines how fertility status influences behavior through genetic and neural mechanisms, revealing conserved principles of neural circuit organization. Key approaches include C. elegans genetics, zebrafish neuroimaging, and behavioral analysis to dissect how reproductive state and sex converge in brain function. Analysis of her recent publications (2025-2016) demonstrates a cohesive focus on sexual dimorphism in neural development and behavior, with increasing integration of genomic and connectomic methodologies. Her work spans molecular genetics, neural circuit mapping, and behavioral phenotyping, consistently highlighting sex-specific differences in neural wiring and function across model organisms. Her scientific recognition includes: Research Fund for Excellent Junior Researchers (University of Basel, 2025) Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research Fellowship (2021-2023) Dr. Bayer has secured competitive fellowships supporting her independent research program. Her lab establishes innovative frameworks for studying visceral sensation-behavior relationships, with current work emphasizing monoaminergic signaling in experience-dependent neural plasticity and the role of conserved transcription factors in sexually dimorphic development. Future directions include expanding to vertebrate models to investigate evolutionary conservation of these mechanisms. She leads a research team utilizing C. elegans and zebrafish to dissect neural circuits underlying internal sensation, with particular focus on how fertility signals modulate social and mating behaviors through sex-specific neural pathways.

Aaron Sandelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Primate Behavior
• Social Bonds
• Evolutionary Anthropology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Aaron Sandel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin , where he has been affiliated since at least 2012. He co-directs the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project and leads the Primate Ethology & Endocrinology (PEE) Lab . His research focuses on primate social bonds, emotions, and physiological metrics, with fieldwork based in Kibale National Park, Uganda . He teaches courses on biological anthropology, primate conservation, and the origins of friendship. Research Interests : Social bond formation across species Primate emotion quantification Life history and physiology Machine learning behavior analysis Comparative endocrinology Conservation biology Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize chimpanzee social dynamics, emotional/physiological metrics (via urine and breathing rate), and comparative evolutionary analysis. His work spans primatology , evolutionary anthropology , and machine learning applications , with increasing focus on gorilla sociality and human evolution in recent years.

Molly Cummingsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolution of Conspicuous Signals
• Mechanisms of Crypsis
• Neural Mechanisms of Mate Choice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Molly Cummings is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Center for Perceptual Systems. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the evolution of animal communication systems, visual ecology, and sensory-driven diversification in lower vertebrates, particularly poeciliids and poison frogs. Research interests include understanding how environmental constraints shape visual signaling, sensory biases, and mate choice mechanisms. Techniques employed involve field measurements of light environments, electrophysiological recordings, computational modeling, and neuro-ethological experiments. Current projects explore species-level divergence in visual processing and neural pathways influencing decision-making. Key themes include the interplay between natural/sexual selection and communication signal evolution, crypsis mechanisms, and the cognitive basis of sexual conflict. Recent work examines plasticity in stress responses, cognitive-behavioral profiles, and the genomic underpinnings of preference behavior in fish. Collaborative projects involve polarization vision in marine organisms and the ecological consequences of anthropogenic light pollution. Her lab advises graduate and undergraduate students in experimental design and fieldwork, with a focus on integrative approaches bridging ecology, neurobiology, and evolutionary biology. Cummings has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles since 2006, emphasizing mechanistic insights into sensory ecology and organismal adaptation.

Danielle Sulikowskiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Comparative Cognition
• Cognition
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Danielle Sulikowski is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of School in the School of Psychology at Charles Sturt University (Bathurst Campus). She holds a PhD from Macquarie University (2010), a BSc(Hons) from Macquarie University (2005), and a BSc from the University of New England (2003). Her research focuses on comparative cognition, integrating psychology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary principles to study spatial cognition, attractiveness, visual attention, and lateralization in humans and animals like noisy miners. Her teaching responsibilities include PSY201 (Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology) and PSY307 (Cognition), delivered both internally and via distance learning. Key research interests span cognition, learning, perception, biopsychology, and evolutionary psychology, with projects involving human subjects and avian species. She maintains a research laboratory website for her comparative cognition work. Recent publications explore topics ranging from dark personalities in online behavior to facial symmetry studies and evolutionary mate strategies. Her work frequently bridges traditional psychology with ecological and evolutionary frameworks, emphasizing adaptive cognitive mechanisms in foraging and social behavior. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her extensive publication record reflects significant academic contribution. Teaching and advisory roles include no listed students, but her research engages with broader societal issues like domestic violence policy implications and digital media effects.

Sarah Dégallier Rochatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Robotics
• Cobotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sarah Dégallier Rochat is Head of the strategic thematic field 'Humane Digital Transformation' at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). She holds a joint appointment as Professor at the School of Engineering and Computer Science and serves as co-leader of the Computer Perception and Virtual Reality Lab (cpvrLab) within the Institute for Human-Centered Engineering. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Robotics from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Master's in Mathematics from EPFL Teaching Diploma in Mathematics from Haute École Pédagogique de Lausanne Psychology studies at University of Lausanne Her research focuses on human-centered technological development with emphasis on: Designing inclusive human-machine interfaces through participatory approaches Developing upskilling strategies for industrial workforce adaptation Examining how techno-narratives shape societal perceptions of technology Creating collaborative robotic systems for agile manufacturing (Cobotics) Exploring mixed reality interfaces for worker augmentation Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus on robotics and human-centered AI, with recent works exploring human augmentation in industry, ethical AI implementation, and participatory robot programming. The trajectory shows increasing emphasis on socio-technical systems and workforce empowerment. Significant awards include: Industry 4.0 Shapers Award (2019) CHIRA Best Paper Award (2023) She leads multiple research projects funded by Innosuisse, SNF, and EU programs, including: CODIMAN (Cobotics and workplace humanization) Agile Robotics for High-Mix Low-Volume Production Upskill at Work (digital literacy initiatives) Augmented workers with mixed reality interfaces As founder of Auto-Mate Robotics, she develops flexible robotic cells for industrial applications. She co-leads the Computer Perception and VR Lab and serves on advisory boards including the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center and EUA Task Force on AI.

Toe Aungمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Cross-cultural Psychology
• Mating Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Toe Aung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Immaculata University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Anthropology from Pennsylvania State University and a B.S. in Psychobiology from Albright College. His research lies at the intersection of evolutionary and cross-cultural psychology, with a focus on vocal cues, sex differences, mating psychology, and hormonal influences on human behavior. He explores how physical and vocal traits signal dominance, formidability, and attractiveness across cultures. Dr. Aung has published in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , Scientific Reports , and Evolution and Human Behavior . His recent work examines voice pitch as a cue to fighting ability, dominance, and mate selection, as well as cross-cultural patterns in intersexual selection. He also contributes to reference works in sexual psychology. He is an active member of the Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society and serves on the editorial boards of Evolutionary Psychology and Evolutionary Psychological Science . Dr. Aung is committed to fostering critical thinking and an inclusive learning environment. He teaches courses including Cross-cultural Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Statistics, and Lifespan Development.