جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Biological Anthropology
• Primatology
• Primate Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Mayhew is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Central Washington University. She specializes in primate behavior, biological anthropology, and cognitive ethology, with a focus on social play, dominance hierarchies, and communication patterns in primates such as chimpanzees, macaques, lemurs, and gorillas. Her research integrates field studies, captive observations, and interdisciplinary approaches to understand primate social dynamics and conservation challenges. Her work extends to historical analysis, such as interpreting Bronze Age wall paintings depicting primates, and modern contexts like examining the impact of human caregivers on captive primates and the portrayal of nonhuman primates in digital media. She has conducted studies in diverse locations including China, Madagascar, and sanctuaries in the United States. Mayhew’s publications span topics like lateralization in lemurs, dominance behavior in Tibetan macaques, and paternal care in orangutans. She teaches courses on biological anthropology, primate origins, nonverbal communication, and primatology, reflecting her expertise in both academic instruction and applied research. Her advising and grants focus on primate behavior studies, with notable projects including camera trap deployments in China and collaborative work at sanctuaries. No specific labs or teams are listed, though her collaborative nature is evident through joint publications with institutions like Duke Lemur Center and international field collaborations.

Tara Clarkeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Primate Behavioral Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
• Illegal Pet Trade
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tara Clarke is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She is an invited member of the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group (Section for Human-Primate Interactions) and Director of Special Projects for the Mad Dog Initiative (MDI), a conservation nonprofit in Madagascar. Her work spans over two decades in Madagascar-focused research and conservation. Education: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Anthropology (University of Victoria, 2015) M.A. in Evolutionary Anthropology (New Mexico State University, 2009) B.A. in Anthropology (Stony Brook University, 2005) Her research focuses on understanding drivers of the illegal lemur pet trade through interdisciplinary methods including conservation genetics, community surveys, NGO collaboration, and education outreach. Key themes include primate behavioral ecology, community-based conservation strategies, and leveraging genetic tools for wildlife protection. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. Her professional contributions include academic advising, conservation project leadership, and bridging international partnerships for biodiversity preservation in Madagascar.

Jonathan B. Claytonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbiology
• Microbial Ecology
• Host-Microbiome Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan B. Clayton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska Omaha and holds cross-appointments at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Department of Food Science and Technology) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (Department of Pathology and Microbiology). He holds a D.V.M. and Ph.D. in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences from the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on host-microbiome interactions in humans and nonhuman primates, particularly exploring how dietary fiber, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence gut microbiome composition and metabolic health. He founded the Primate Microbiome Project (PMP) to map microbiome variation across all primates, linking it to health, evolution, and conservation. Research Interests include microbiome modulations of metabolic diseases (diabetes, obesity) and neurological disorders (stress), using in vitro/in vivo models like germ-free mice and marmosets. His methodologies involve next-generation sequencing, anaerobic culture, and marmoset models. Clayton is affiliated with the Callitrichid Research Center and GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Center, emphasizing translational research and conservation applications. Teaching focuses on Microbiology and Microbial Ecology. His lab (Clayton Lab) investigates causal mechanisms of microbiome-related diseases and has published extensively on gut microbiome dynamics in captive and wild primates. Recent work highlights antibiotic impacts on gut-brain axis interactions and conservation implications of microbiome diversity.

Liza J. Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Primate Evolution
• Functional Morphology
• Primate Locomotion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Liza J. Shapiro is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on the functional morphology, ontogeny, and evolution of primate locomotion, employing quantitative comparative analysis of musculoskeletal systems in extant and extinct primates alongside biomechanical studies in both laboratory and field settings. Her work emphasizes the vertebral musculoskeletal system in primates and investigates quadrupedal locomotion mechanics. Recent publications explore lemur locomotor mechanics, wild primate limb kinematics, and the role of compliant substrates in augmenting leaping behavior. She has also contributed to debates on hominin locomotor evolution through fossil analysis. Shapiro teaches courses including Primate Anatomy , Biological Anthropology , and Primate Evolution , with active research programs involving collaborations with scholars like Andrew Barr and Brett Nachman. She contributes to the Academic Phylogeny of Biological Anthropology project and maintains field and laboratory research methodologies.

Chris Danforthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mathematics
• Complex Systems
• Data Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chris Danforth is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Vermont and serves as Director of the Vermont Advanced Computing Center. Co-founder of the Computational Story Lab with Peter Dodds, he applies mathematical principles to analyze complex systems across social media, behavioral health, and cultural dynamics. Education: Not explicitly stated in text Affiliation: University of Vermont His research spans Computational Social Science , Machine Learning , and Behavioral Health Analytics , focusing on quantifying human behavior through social media analysis, wearable device data, and literary structures. Key projects include the Hedonometer (Twitter happiness measurement), Storywrangler (cultural timeline analysis), and LEMURS (longitudinal study on student well-being). Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Nonlinear Dynamics , Data Privacy , and Urban Demographics . Articles explore topics ranging from pandemic attention dynamics to computational paremiology (proverb analysis), with applications in mental health prediction, market efficiency, and social justice metrics. 2022 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award NSF, AMD, and MassMutual funding Co-developer of Storywrangler and Hedonometer tools As director of the Vermont Advanced Computing Center, Danforth leads high-performance computing initiatives while maintaining an active research agenda with interdisciplinary collaborations across medicine, computer science, and social sciences.

Andrea Badenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Primatology
• Primate Conservation Biology
• Landscape Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrea Baden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Hunter College, School of Arts and Sciences, and a Doctoral Faculty member at the CUNY Graduate Center. She directs the Primate Molecular Ecology Laboratory (PMEL) and contributes to the New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology (NYCEP). Her fieldwork in Madagascar focuses on the Ruffed Lemur Project, integrating ecology, genetics, and behavior. Hunter College, CUNY (2013–present) CUNY Graduate Center (Doctoral Faculty) New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology (Core Faculty) Her research explores how landscape features influence primate distribution, migration, and genetic diversity, linking these to social behavior evolution. Publications span journals like Nature Scientific Reports , Animal Behaviour , and American Journal of Primatology , with themes in landscape genetics, conservation, and behavioral endocrinology. Dr. Baden has received the Feliks Gross Endowment Award and a Fulbright Fellowship for her work. She teaches human evolution, primatology, and conservation biology, mentoring future scientists through fieldwork and lab research. PhD in Anthropology, Stony Brook University MA in Anthropology, Stony Brook University BA in Anthropology, University of Miami Postdoctoral Research, Yale University

• Genomics
• Primate Evolution
• Computational Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Timothy H. Webster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Utah, where he directs the Primate Evolution and Genomics Lab (PEGL). He holds an adjunct faculty position at Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences. Webster earned his PhD in Anthropology from Yale University in 2015, following an M.Phil from Yale and a BA in Anthropology and Zoology from Miami University. His research integrates genomics, computational biology, and evolutionary anthropology to study primate behavior, ecology, and adaptation. Key focus areas include: Primate genomics and speciation mechanisms Evolution of immune genes in response to pathogens Development of bioinformatics tools for NGS data Conservation genomics of endangered species 3D genome architecture in hominids Webster's publications emphasize computational approaches to evolutionary questions, with recurring themes in comparative genomics, host-pathogen interactions, and methodological innovations. His work spans diverse taxa including primates, reptiles, and humans. He has secured multiple grants including NSF funding for projects on social integration in primates and Leakey Foundation awards for microbiome and X-inactivation studies. Current doctoral students focus on primate genomics and desert tortoise ecology. The PEGL lab develops open-source bioinformatics tools and collaborates internationally on conservation genomics initiatives.

Shawn Lehmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Primate Ecology
• Conservation Biogeography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shawn Lehman is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. His research program integrates evolutionary ecology and conservation biogeography to model primate responses to anthropogenic disturbances, focusing on lemurs in Madagascar's tropical dry forests around Ankarafantsika National Park. Specializes in primate evolutionary ecology Conservation biogeography of Madagascar and South American primates Director of the Tropical Research in Edge Effects (TREE) program Active in Madagascar since 1998 with long-term research in Guyana and Suriname Research focuses on forest loss , fragmentation , and edge effects using GIS and remote sensing. Key projects include: Ambanjabe Forest Fragment Project (42 fragments) Maririano Coastal Region Studies Perrier's Sifaka Conservation Fandriana-Marolambo Corridor Assessment Collaborates with Malagasy Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments (MICET). Research integrates primate behavior , plant-animal interactions , and climate change mitigation strategies. Supervises graduate students Malcolm S. Ramsay, Fernando Mercado-Malabet, and Tristan Frappier-Brinton.

Luigimaria Borrusoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil and molecular ecology
• Plant-fungal/bacterial-soil interaction
• (Agro)-ecological networks in apple orchards and vineyards
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Luigimaria Borruso is a Tenured Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences at the Free University of Bolzano. Their research focuses on soil and molecular ecology, microbial communities in agro-ecosystems, and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for biodiversity conservation. University: Free University of Bolzano School: Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences Email: luigimaria.borruso@unibz.it Research Interests: Soil and molecular ecology Plant-fungal/bacterial-soil interactions (Agro)-ecological networks in apple orchards and vineyards Soil quality indicators Agroecology Environmental DNA (eDNA) in soil biodiversity conservation Science education for soil literacy Recent Publications Trends: Recent works explore microplastics in soil systems, biochar-microbe partnerships for crop growth, microbial dynamics in extreme environments (volcanoes, Antarctica), and applications of metabarcoding in conservation biology (lemurs, bats). They also investigate sustainable agricultural practices, including living labs and soil enzyme analysis via machine learning. Courses Taught: General Chemistry and Biochemistry at the bachelor's level, and advanced topics like Soil Ecology, Statistical Methods for Agricultural Research, and Soil Protection in master's programs.

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.

Will Pearseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Statistical Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Will Pearse is a Professor in Evolutionary Ecology at Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park). He leads the Pearse Lab, which focuses on using evolutionary history to predict ecological processes, develop computational tools, and address biodiversity, health, and AI challenges. His work spans academia, government, and industry collaborations. Education: PhD in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation, Imperial College London (2013) MSc in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation, Imperial College London (2009) BSc Zoology, University of Cambridge (2008) Research Interests: The lab integrates phylogenetics, AI, and statistical modeling to study biodiversity conservation, climate impacts on species, and ecosystem services. Key areas include: - Phylogenetic diversity and conservation prioritization (EDGE program) - Fractal sampling designs for ecological monitoring - AI-driven phenology and disease forecasting (e.g., SARS-CoV-2) - Biodiversity-ecosystem service linkages Recent Articles Trends: His 2024-2025 work emphasizes AI applications in ecology, climate-driven pathogen evolution, and rewilding assessments. Earlier publications focused on phylogenetic methods, phenology modeling, and biodiversity policy. Awards: Robert May Prize (2014) for phylogenetic tools in ecology NERC funding leadership ($1.48M+) Co-lead on EDGE 2.0 conservation framework Advising & Grants: Supervised 19+ students/postdocs. Key grants include: - NERC/UKRI projects on biodiversity and health - NSF funding for macroecological studies (e.g., $299k for NSF MacroSystems Biology) - Imperial College collaborations with Hitachi and USDA Forest Service Labs/Teams: Maintains the Ecological Fractal Network (EFN) with >40 global collaborators and leads Imperial's Alan Turing Institute partnership for data-driven ecology.

Jonathan Z. Longمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Metabolism
• Metabolomics
• Lipidomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Z. Long is an Associate Professor of Pathology at Stanford University , with affiliations to multiple institutes including Stanford ChEM-H , Bio-X , Cardiovascular Institute , Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance , Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) , and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute . He serves as a member of the Stanford Diabetes Research Center and leads the Long Lab focused on molecular mechanisms of energy homeostasis. Education : BA in Biochemistry (Columbia University, 2007), PhD in Chemistry (Scripps Research, 2011), Postdoc (Harvard Medical School/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 2017) His research bridges chemical physiology and metabolic disorders , with significant contributions to understanding ketone body metabolism , single-cell primate biology , and metabolite transport mechanisms . Recent work includes: Discovery of anti-obesity ketone metabolites (Nature, 2024) Identification of urinary Lac-Phe transporters (Nature Communications, 2024) Deciphering primate-specific metabolic pathways using mouse lemur models (Nature, 2025) Scientific recognition includes: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry (2024) Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Award (2020) NIH Pathways to Independence Award (2015) As an advisor, he mentors students across Biophysics and Cancer Biology PhD programs, with roles as dissertation reader, advisor, and co-advisor. His lab operates at the Stanford ChEM-H/Neuroscience Research Complex , advancing therapeutic strategies for obesity-related conditions.

Giuseppe Donatiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Anthropology
• Primate Conservation
• Lemur Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Donati is a Professor in Biological Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Sciences. He specializes in primate conservation, focusing on lemur behavior, ecology, and conservation strategies in fragmented habitats. His work integrates long-term field studies in Madagascar, particularly in the Tsitongambarika and Sainte Luce regions, to inform conservation policies and protected area management. Donati co-leads research on lemur activity patterns, dietary adaptations, and their roles in seed dispersal, while actively collaborating with the IUCN Lemur Specialist Group and local communities to address anthropogenic threats. Research Interests Donati’s research emphasizes primate responses to habitat degradation, including studies on cathemerality (day-night activity), dietary flexibility, and the impacts of human activities on lemur populations. He explores how primates adapt to fragmented landscapes and climate change, with a focus on lemurs’ ecological roles in forest regeneration. His work bridges theoretical ecology and applied conservation, prioritizing community engagement and sustainable management practices. Advising & Grants Donati supervises numerous graduate students investigating primate behavior and conservation. Notable grants include a £13,539 award from The Leakey Foundation (2022–2024) to study activity pattern evolution. He collaborates with NGOs, consultancies, and international organizations to translate research into conservation action plans, particularly for critically endangered lemur species. Labs & Teams He is a member of the Nocturnal Primate Research Group and the Centre for Environment and Society (CES) at Oxford Brookes. His fieldwork operates from the Ampasy Research Station in Tsitongambarika Protected Area, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity preservation.

• Comparative Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Motor Planning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kate M Chapman is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Her academic work bridges cognitive and comparative psychology, with a focus on motor planning and goal-directed behavior in humans and animals. Education: Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2013 M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2010 B.A., New College of Florida, 2004 Her research investigates how adults, children, and nonhuman animals plan motor actions in anticipation of future goals, particularly during object manipulation and tool use. She explores cognitive planning across species, including primates such as lemurs and tamarins, examining evolutionary roots of motor behavior. She also contributes to pedagogical research in undergraduate psychology education. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in motor cognition, comparative psychology, and action planning. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Psychological Bulletin , Journal of Experimental Psychology , and Behavioral and Brain Sciences , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no students or grant funding are explicitly mentioned, Dr. Chapman is actively engaged in research and teaching. She mentors students through her research in comparative motor planning and contributes to academic development via her instruction in core psychology courses such as Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Comparative Psychology. Labs and Teams: Though specific lab names or research teams are not mentioned, her research activities suggest involvement in cognitive and comparative psychology research groups at the University of Arkansas, likely collaborating with experts in motor behavior, animal cognition, and educational psychology.

Elizabeth Lonsdorfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Primate Behavioral Development
• Ecology
• Zoology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Lonsdorf is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Emory University, with a focus on primate behavioral development and health. She holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota (2003) and previously served as founding Director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo. Her research examines the interplay between development, health, and social dynamics in primates, particularly chimpanzees in Gombe National Park. She co-directs the Gombe Ecosystem Health Project and Gombe Mother-Infant Project, investigating topics like tool-use ontogeny, maternal effects on offspring success, and disease ecology. Her work integrates long-term datasets and emphasizes conservation implications. Lonsdorf is affiliated with the APE Lab and contributes to One Health initiatives addressing primate-human ecosystem interactions. Education: PhD, University of Minnesota, 2003; B.S., Duke University (via Duke Lemur Center). Research interests span primate behavioral ecology, developmental trajectories, and health monitoring. She studies how social integration, environmental factors, and maternal behavior influence survival and reproductive outcomes in wild populations. Key projects include analyzing tool-use acquisition in chimpanzees, tracking parasite infections in apes, and evaluating the impact of human encroachment on primate health. Her studies often involve multi-disciplinary collaboration, combining field observations with genomic and epidemiological methods. Articles highlight her work on chimpanzee social behavior, health metrics, and conservation challenges. Themes include genital wounding as social behavior, maternal rank effects on offspring, and zoonotic disease risks at human-wildlife interfaces. These studies underscore the importance of integrating ecological, health, and social data to inform conservation strategies. Advising and grants: While no students are listed, her projects likely involve collaborative grants and training of early-career researchers. Grants support long-term fieldwork and lab-based analyses. She also participates in policy initiatives related to ape conservation. Labs/Teams: APE Lab (website linked), Gombe Ecosystem Health Project, and Gombe Mother-Infant Project. These platforms facilitate international collaboration and data-sharing for primate research and conservation.