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Corrie Moreauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Patterns and Processes
• Organismal Biology
• Plant-animal Interactions
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Corrie Moreau is the Martha N. & John C. Moser Professor of Arthropod Biosystematics and Biodiversity at Cornell University, serving as Director & Curator of the Cornell University Insect Collection. She holds affiliations with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on symbiotic factors driving speciation, adaptation, and diversification in insects, particularly ants. Moreau’s work integrates molecular methods, next-generation sequencing, and field-based research to study biodiversity across scales. Education: Ph.D. in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University (2007), M.Sc. in Biology from San Francisco State University/California Academy of Sciences (2003), B.S. in Biology from San Francisco State University (2000). Research Interests: Evolutionary patterns/processes, organismal biology, plant-animal interactions, chemical ecology, sustainability, and microbiome dynamics. Her lab (Moreau Lab) investigates ant-microbe symbioses, host-microbe interactions, and the role of symbioses in macroevolutionary processes. Recent work includes studies on ant phylogenetics, gut microbiome evolution, and the impact of invasive species on native ecosystems. Publications highlight her contributions to understanding ant evolution, microbial symbiosis, and biogeography. Grants include NSF-funded projects on ant genomics and symbiosis. She advocates for natural history collections and their role in biodiversity research and education.

Lindell Bromhamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Cultural Evolution
• Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lindell Bromham is a Professor at the Research School of Biology , Australian National University, focusing on evolutionary biology, cultural evolution, and interdisciplinary research. Their work spans genomic mutation rates to global linguistic diversity, with notable projects on language endangerment and Galton’s problem in cross-cultural studies. Broad research themes: evolutionary biology, cultural evolution, macroecology, linguistics Key contributions: interdisciplinary funding disparities, language evolution models, parasite-culture interactions Recent articles emphasize language endangerment risk factors, methodological innovations in cross-cultural analysis, and population size effects on language evolution. Awards include Eureka Prize Finalist (2021) and media recognition in Nature and New Scientist . Supervises students in evolutionary and linguistic research.

• Macroevolution
• Speciation
• Herpetology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Rabosky is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as Curator at the Museum of Zoology. His research program spans macroevolution, speciation dynamics, and phylogenetic comparative methods, with particular expertise in Australian reptiles and squamate evolution. Rabosky maintains an active laboratory and is currently seeking new graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to join his research team. Rabosky's research interests focus on macroevolutionary patterns and processes, particularly the connections between microevolutionary dynamics and large-scale biodiversity patterns. His work integrates phylogenetic comparative methods with ecological and morphological data to understand speciation processes, adaptive radiations, and the evolutionary dynamics of reptile communities, especially Australian skinks. He has made significant contributions to methodological developments in evolutionary biology through software tools like BAMM (Bayesian Analysis of Macroevolutionary Mixtures) and BAMMtools for analyzing evolutionary rate heterogeneity across phylogenetic trees. Analysis of Rabosky's recent publication record reveals a strong focus on evolutionary theory, methodological development, and empirical studies of reptile diversification. His work spans theoretical macroevolution, phylogenetic comparative methods, Australian herpetology, and the connections between population-level processes and macroevolutionary patterns. The research demonstrates increasing integration of genomic data with traditional morphological and ecological approaches, reflecting broader trends in evolutionary biology. Rabosky actively mentors graduate students including Matheus Januário and Tristan Schramer, and supervises postdoctoral fellows Michael Harvey, Jonathan Mitchell, Sonal Singhal, and Rudolf von May. His laboratory receives research funding supporting multiple projects in macroevolutionary dynamics, with recent grants likely supporting work on the connections between metapopulation ecology and speciation rates, as evidenced by his 2025 Ecology Letters paper. The Rabosky Lab maintains a strong presence in both theoretical and empirical evolutionary biology, with particular strengths in phylogenetic methods development, squamate reptile evolution, and the interface between micro- and macroevolution. The lab actively collaborates with researchers across institutions and contributes to major initiatives like the openVertebrate project for 3D imaging of museum specimens.

Michael Alfaroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Marine Fishes
• Phylogenetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Alfaro is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA, where he leads the UCLA Alfaro Lab. His research focuses on understanding evolutionary dynamics of organismal diversification, particularly in marine fishes. He employs interdisciplinary approaches combining evolutionary morphology, molecular phylogenetics, and theoretical evolution to explore patterns and mechanisms of morphological and functional diversity. Education: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago (2000) M.A. in Biology, Humboldt State University (1995) B.A. in Dramatic Arts, University of California, Davis (1989) Research interests emphasize the interplay between morphological diversity and ecological/functional dynamics. Notable themes include the drivers of diversification in marine lineages, the role of physiological traits in lineage success, and the integration of computational tools for large-scale phenotypic analysis. Alfaro has contributed to advancements in phylogenetic methodology and genomic resources for studying fish evolution. His work bridges macroevolutionary theory with empirical data, often leveraging crowdsourced phenotypic data and bioinformatics tools like Sashimi and Charisma for high-throughput analysis. The lab actively engages in collaborative projects addressing biodiversity patterns and evolutionary mechanisms across marine and terrestrial systems. Grants and advising activities are central to his academic contributions, though specific details are not detailed in the provided text. The UCLA Alfaro Lab collaborates internationally, emphasizing both basic research and applied conservation contexts.

Charles R. Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biodiversity Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charles R. Marshall is the Philip Sandford Boone Chair in Paleontology and Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He serves as Director of the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) and Chair of the Berkeley Natural History Museums (BNHMs). His research focuses on deep-time evolutionary biology, integrating fossil and genomic data to understand life's evolution, extinction dynamics, and morphological innovation. He holds a joint appointment in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Research Interests: Dr. Marshall explores processes shaping long-term evolution, including mass extinctions, biodiversity dynamics, and the origins of animal body plans. His work combines epistemological tools with interdisciplinary approaches, such as molecular phylogenetics and fluid dynamics analysis of fossilized structures. He emphasizes collaboration across institutions and disciplines, leveraging museum collections and computational models. Key Contributions: Notable projects include quantifying Tyrannosaurus rex population size, analyzing extinction pulses, and evaluating timetree methodologies. He co-authored influential studies on the Cambrian Explosion and the Red Queen hypothesis in mammalian extinctions. His work bridges paleobiology with conservation science to address modern ecological challenges. Awards: Recipient of the 2023 Paleontological Society Pojeta Award. His leadership roles include directing major initiatives like the Eastern Pacific Invertebrate Communities of the Cenozoic (EPICC) project, advancing global biodiversity documentation.

Walter Jetzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Biodiversity Science
• Conservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Walter Jetz is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment at Yale University, where he directs the Center for Biodiversity and Global Change. He chairs the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and co-chairs the GEO BON Species Population Working Group. His work focuses on biodiversity science, conservation, and global change ecology. Education: D.Phil. in Zoology (University of Oxford, 2002), M.Sc. in Integrative Bioscience (Oxford, 1997) Research interests include macroecology, species distribution modeling, and conservation science across spatial scales. His group develops tools like Map of Life , Wildlife Insights , and Half-Earth Project to address biodiversity monitoring and area-based conservation. Current projects explore climate change impacts on tropical ecosystems, movement ecology, and machine learning applications in biodiversity science. Recent publications focus on niche scaling, climate change vulnerability, deep learning for species distribution, and mountain biodiversity monitoring. Awards include being an ISI Highly Cited Researcher since 2014. Over 30 former students hold faculty positions globally. The lab promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and collaborates with NASA, Microsoft, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Tom Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Environmental Change
• Macroecology
• Biogeography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tom Matthews is an Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham , affiliated with the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences . His research focuses on global environmental change using macroecological , macroevolutionary , and biogeographical approaches , with a particular emphasis on island systems and bird communities . Education: DPhil, University of Oxford MSc (Distinction), University of Oxford BSc First Class Honors, University of Birmingham Research interests span island biogeography , conservation biogeography , and functional diversity in fragmented landscapes. His work investigates the impacts of human-driven extinctions , habitat fragmentation , and climate change on island ecosystems. Recent publications analyze bioTIME databases , AVONET datasets , and anthropogenic extinction cascades , highlighting trends in functional and phylogenetic diversity loss . Scientific contributions include authorship of two books: Species–Area Relationships (Cambridge University Press) and Island Biogeography (Oxford University Press). Awards include the NERC scholarship , Royal Geographical Society Awards , and Oxford’s Vice Chancellor’s Award . He supervises doctoral researchers in macroecology , island conservation , and global change biology , while teaching undergraduate modules in statistical ecology and conservation practices .

David Sepkoskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Science
• Paleobiology
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Sepkoski is the Thomas M. Siebel Chair in History of Science and a Professor in the Department of History and School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on the transnational history of biological, environmental, and information sciences within cultural contexts, with particular attention to data collection, visualization, and the evolution of paleobiology. PhD in History of Science and Technology, University of Minnesota MA in Social Sciences, University of Chicago BA, Carleton College His work examines the interplay between scientific objectivity and cultural biases in debates about human nature. He was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (2020-2021) for his project on biological determinism. Recent publications analyze sociobiology, environmental history, and the historiography of data. Key research areas include: History of data and information systems Science and technology studies Digital humanities Extinction and biodiversity debates His 2025 article in Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences explores sociobiology's political dimensions, while his 2024 Handbook of the Historiography of the Earth and Environmental Sciences redefines interdisciplinary approaches to ecological science history. Scientific contributions Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (2020) Author of two monographs on paleobiology and extinction Editorial work on data histories and bioinformatics

David Fletcher Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Phylogenetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Fletcher Wright is an Assistant Professor of Paleobiology in the School of Geosciences at the University of Oklahoma and Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. He also holds research associate appointments at the National Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History. Wright combines specimen-based fossil data with statistical phylogenetics to study biological diversity through Earth's history, focusing on echinoderms and their evolutionary radiations. Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2016) M.S., Ohio University (2012) B.S., University of Kansas (2010) His research intersects macroevolution , phylogenetic comparative methods , and the evolutionary history of marine invertebrates , particularly crinoids (sea lilies, feather stars). He applies Bayesian techniques to fossil phylogeny reconstruction and investigates how ecological vs. geological changes drive diversification and mass extinctions. His work often leverages the ~500-million-year echinoderm fossil record as a natural experiment for testing evolutionary theories. Wright's 15 most recent publications span topics like crinoid systematics, Jurassic sea star origins, and the impact of seawater chemistry on echinoderm evolution. Common themes include phylogenetic uncertainty, character evolution modeling, and integrating fossil data with molecular phylogenies. Notable journals include Nature Communications Biology , Papers in Palaeontology , and Biological Reviews . 2025 Junior Faculty Fellowship, University of Oklahoma 2024 NSF grant ($1.17M) for Late Ordovician extinction research 2018–2020 Gerstner Scholar & Lerner-Gray Fellow, American Museum of Natural History 2017–2018 Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow, National Museum of Natural History 2016 Presidential Fellow, The Ohio State University Wright advises students in phylogenetic paleobiology, including Phifer, E.J. His lab collaborates globally on projects like the Anticosti Island biodiversity initiative and systematic revisions of Paleozoic echinoderms. He has authored or co-authored 35 peer-reviewed publications, describing 26 new species and 20 higher taxa, with over 878 citations and an h-index of 17.

Barbara Sharanowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phylogenetic Systematics
• Insect Evolution
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Sharanowski is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida (College of Sciences). Her research integrates phylogenetics, genomics, and ecology to study parasitic Hymenoptera evolution, particularly Braconidae wasps, with applications in biodiversity conservation and biocontrol. She directs an active lab developing mobile tools for integrated pest management. Education includes advanced degrees in Entomology/Evolutionary Biology. Research focuses on: Macroevolutionary patterns in parasitic wasps Genome evolution and viral symbionts in insects Biocontrol optimization using digital solutions Publications emphasize insect systematics, with recent work exploring genomic adaptations in parasitoids and field applications for sustainable agriculture. Awards include leadership of the International Society of Hymenopterists and NSF grants. Mentorship spans 6+ graduate students studying wasp taxonomy and tri-trophic interactions. Lab activities include international fieldwork and bioinformatics tool development.

Andy Purvisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andy Purvis is a Professor at Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park) with a part-time affiliation at the Natural History Museum. His research focuses on biodiversity science, integrating macroevolutionary patterns with global change impacts. Key projects include the PREDICTS initiative modeling biodiversity responses to human activities and the 'Descent into the Icehouse' study on planktonic foraminifera evolution during climate shifts. He leads a lab exploring phylogenetic diversity, ecosystem service vulnerability, and species distribution dynamics. Collaborations span institutions like UNEP-WCMC and Microsoft Research. His work bridges theory and practice, informing conservation policy through tools like the Living Planet Index. Over 20 students have been mentored across NERC and EU-funded programs. Research spans macroevolution, climate change, and functional biodiversity, with outputs in journals like Science and Ecology . Education and training opportunities include the MRes in Biodiversity Informatics & Genomics at Silwood Park, emphasizing programming, genomics, and spatial analysis. Current grants include NERC funding for soil biodiversity-ecosystem function linkages. His lab's interdisciplinary approach addresses pressing challenges in biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem resilience.

John Wiensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Phylogenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John J. Wiens is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona since 2013. Previously, he held positions at Stony Brook University as an Assistant (2002–2006) and Associate Professor (2006–2012), and roles at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as Curator (1995–2002). He earned a B.S. in Systematics and Ecology from the University of Kansas (1991) and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Texas at Austin (1995). His work is distinguished by honors like the ISI Highly Cited Researcher award and editorial leadership roles at journals including Quarterly Review of Biology and Ecology Letters . Research Interests: Wiens’ lab focuses on three key areas: (1) integrative phylogenetic approaches to evolutionary and ecological questions, (2) phylogenetic theory and methods, and (3) reptile/amphibian evolution. Specific topics include species richness patterns, niche evolution, life-history traits, and climate change impacts. Methodologies combine genetic, morphological, and environmental data with computational approaches. Awards: His recognition includes the President’s Award from the American Society of Naturalists (2011) and the BIOS Distinguished Lecturer (2009). He has served on editorial boards for major journals and contributed to policy through biodiversity research. Grants and Advising: Wiens has advised numerous students (not listed here) and secured funding for projects on phylogenomics, climate change, and biodiversity. His lab collaborates globally, emphasizing open-access data sharing through tools like SuperCRUNCH. Labs/Teams: His research group integrates fieldwork and computational biology, focusing on amphibians, reptiles, and broader evolutionary patterns. Collaborations emphasize large-scale datasets and phylogenetic synthesis.

Bjarte Hannisdalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantitative Paleobiology
• Geobiology
• Earth System Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bjarte Hannisdal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Bergen, Norway, and affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. He plays a key leadership role in iEarth, a national Centre of Excellence in geoscience education, serving as the iEarth Education Chair and Head of Focus Area 1, which aims to develop innovative frameworks for higher education in geosciences. Department of Geosciences, University of Bergen Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research iEarth – Centre of Excellence in Geoscience Education His research lies at the intersection of geobiology, paleontology, and Earth system science, with a strong focus on quantitative methods. He investigates Earth system evolution, causality in dynamical systems, and the co-evolution of life and the planet using advanced statistical and information-theoretic approaches applied to geological and fossil records. His work spans microbial ecology in deep-sea sediments, paleoclimatology through isotope analysis, and the detection of causal interactions in deep time. Hannisdal has made significant contributions through a high-impact publication record, with articles in top journals such as Science , Nature Geoscience , PNAS , and Physical Review E . His recent publications highlight trends in applying machine learning and information theory to geoscience problems, including microbial responses to oxygen, causality detection in incomplete records, and the calibration of geochemical proxies. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, integrating biology, physics, and computational methods into Earth sciences. He is actively involved in higher education, having developed and taught courses such as GEOV114 (Introduction to Geobiology) and GEOV302 (Data Analysis in Geosciences), and contributes to others like GEOV344 and BIO318. His educational research explores student-centered learning and computational skill development. He has supervised doctoral research, including Dario Blumenschein’s project on educational change. His work is supported by funding from the Research Council of Norway, Trond Mohn Foundation, and EU Horizon 2020. Hannisdal collaborates widely across institutions and disciplines, as evidenced by his co-authorship with researchers from Norway, the US, Germany, and others.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Phylogenetics
• Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Luke J Harmon serves as Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science at the University of Idaho, with additional appointments in the Initiative for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies, Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences, and Office of Research and Economic Development. Education: PhD in Evolution, Ecology, and Population Biology (2005) from Washington University in St. Louis BS in Zoology (1998) from Iowa State University Research Focus: Harmon's work integrates phylogenetic comparative methods with computational biology to investigate adaptive radiations , trait evolution , and biogeographic patterns . His research bridges micro-macroevolutionary scales through innovative statistical modeling, particularly in evolutionary medicine applications and speciation dynamics. As developer of key R packages ( rwty , treeducken , SSARP ), he advances methodological frameworks for analyzing evolutionary rates and character correlations. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) demonstrates increasing emphasis on software tool development for phylogenetic analysis, with significant contributions to evolutionary oncology, fire-adapted trait evolution in conifers, and niche theory applications in adaptive radiations. His publications consistently address methodological challenges in modeling rate heterogeneity, species delimitation, and cross-scale evolutionary processes. Research Infrastructure: Harmon leads the Harmon Lab, which operates within the University of Idaho's Initiative for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies. The lab focuses on computational approaches to evolutionary questions, leveraging high-performance computing resources and interdisciplinary collaborations through the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences.

Pascal O. Titleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Macroevolution
• Macroecology
• Species Distribution Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pascal O. Title serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, leading the macroEEB Lab focused on large-scale evolutionary and ecological dynamics. His research integrates phylogenetic, trait, and spatial data to unravel biodiversity patterns across continents and through time. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from University of Michigan (2018) Dr. Title's work centers on four interconnected research pillars: Large-scale biodiversity patterns through analysis of museum collections and observational databases for Australian reptiles, marine fishes, and Neotropical birds Species responses to climate change via geographic range shift analyses linked to phylogenetic history Species distribution modeling methodology development addressing data biases and environmental variables Diversification rate quantification through simulation-based evaluation of macroevolutionary metrics His approach leverages global biodiversity networks and computational tools to address fundamental questions in evolutionary ecology. Analysis of his 2014-2025 publication record reveals consistent focus on macroevolutionary processes across diverse taxa, with increasing emphasis on climate change impacts and methodological innovations. Key thematic threads include latitudinal diversity gradients, adaptive radiation mechanisms, and computational tool development for integrating phylogenetic and spatial data. The macroEEB Lab operates as a collaborative hub for researchers investigating evolutionary dynamics across spatial and temporal scales, recently participating in the 2025 Evolution conference.