جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Geographic Information Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Veronica Frans is a Stanford Science Fellow at Stanford University and a sixth-year PhD Candidate in Fisheries & Wildlife and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology & Behavior at Michigan State University (MSU). She is affiliated with MSU’s Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability (CSIS), the Klausmeier-Litchman lab at Kellogg Biological Station, and holds certifications in Community Engaged Scholarship and Spatial Ecology. Her research focuses on human influence on species distributions, integrating ecological modeling, GIS, and community outreach. BS/BA in Environmental Sciences and French from Messiah College MSc in International Nature Conservation from Goettingen University Her research spans ecology, conservation biology, and sustainability, emphasizing human-nature interactions through metacoupling, telecoupling, and stakeholder collaboration. She has conducted fieldwork in Alaska, Hong Kong, and the Falkland Islands, leveraging local knowledge to address global conservation challenges. Recent publications highlight her expertise in species distribution modeling, sustainability tool development (e.g., seesus, SDGdetector), and conservation policy analysis. Articles frequently explore metacoupling, anthropogenic impacts, and marine ecosystem dynamics, with applications in deforestation, biodiversity, and SDG implementation. NSF GRFP Fellow University Enrichment Fellow Outstanding Paper in Landscape Ecology Award Veronica collaborates with the Klausmeier-Litchman lab at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station and works under Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu at CSIS. Her work bridges marine environments, stakeholder engagement, and global sustainability through interdisciplinary research and community-based conservation.

Karen Abbottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Ecology
• Population Ecology
• Community Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen Abbott is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University, specializing in theoretical population and community ecology. Her research employs mathematical modeling to investigate species distributions, abundance fluctuations, and ecological pattern formation. Her primary research interests include: Theoretical Population and Community Ecology Spatial Synchrony in Forest Insect Outbreaks Plant-Herbivore Dynamics and Inducible Defenses Evolutionary Responses to Climate Change Invasive Species Spread Mechanisms Ecological Time Series Analysis Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong emphasis on spatial ecology, transient dynamics, and network theory applications. Key trends involve modeling synchrony in ecological oscillators, life history effects on consumer-resource systems, and environmental stochasticity impacts on population cycles. Her work frequently addresses how new biologically-motivated models improve understanding of unexplained ecological phenomena. Scientific awards: None mentioned in provided text. Research funding includes the eMB Collaborative Research project (2023) on mathematical approaches for spatial synchrony in ecology. While specific student advisees aren't listed, her faculty role suggests graduate and undergraduate mentoring. Her lab maintains active research in theoretical ecology as evidenced by continuous publication output. She leads the Abbott Lab (https://abbottlab480702554.wordpress.com/), which focuses on mathematical modeling of ecological systems, investigating spatial synchrony, plant-herbivore interactions, climate change effects, and transient dynamics in population cycles.

Theresa Ongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Agroecology
• Urban Agriculture
• Biocomplexity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Theresa Ong is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College , where she investigates the complexity of coupled human-natural systems, particularly in agriculture and urban ecosystems. Her research integrates agroecology, complex systems theory, and theoretical ecology to analyze how agricultural systems maintain stability under social and environmental stressors. Education: B.A., Williams College M.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Research Interests include agroecology, urban agriculture, biocomplexity, biological control, critical transition theory, socio-ecological modeling, and non-linear dynamics. She focuses on how spatial, temporal, and species diversity (biocomplexity) affects the resilience of agricultural systems to ecological and political disturbances. Recent Publications highlight trends in agroecological transitions, urban biodiversity dynamics, climate adaptation in agroforestry, and mathematical modeling of ecological resilience. Her work frequently explores the interplay between human activities and ecological feedback mechanisms. Scientific Awards: NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biology FY 2017 Lab: The Ong Lab studies complex adaptive systems like agriculture, where human impacts on ecosystems create feedback loops affecting society. Current projects examine spatial patterns, consumer-resource dynamics, and strategies to prevent ecological tipping points.

• Biotic Interactions
• Acarology
• Forest Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katja Wehner is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Biology at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in soil arthropod ecology with a focus on oribatid mite communities across forest microhabitats including litter, soil, dead wood, and tree bark. Her work examines their role in forest food webs and responses to environmental stressors. Education: PhD in Biology, Technical University of Darmstadt (2009). Dissertation: 'Parthenogenesis and Sexuality in Oribatid Mites' Diploma in Biology, Technical University of Darmstadt (2004). Thesis: 'Variability at the hsp82-locus of the parthenogenetic oribatid mite Platynothrus peltifer' Research Focus: Dr. Wehner investigates biotic interactions and acarological dynamics in Central European forests, emphasizing how land-use intensity, drought, and structural factors shape oribatid mite biodiversity. Her work integrates community ecology, soil science, and microhabitat specialization to understand ecosystem resilience and food-web interactions, with particular attention to parthenogenetic versus sexual reproduction strategies in microarthropods. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2018-2022) reveal a strong emphasis on anthropogenic impacts, including land-use change effects on aboveground-belowground linkages, drought/storm damage consequences for soil communities, and microhabitat-driven variations in mite sex ratios and seasonal dynamics. Her collaborative work in journals like Nature Communications and Global Ecology and Conservation demonstrates methodological integration of field surveys, controlled experiments, and multi-taxon analyses. Collaborative Networks: Dr. Wehner actively participates in large-scale ecological initiatives including the Biodiversity Exploratories project, collaborating with researchers from institutions like the Technical University of Munich and University of Würzburg on cross-taxa biodiversity studies. Her co-authorship on multi-investigator papers indicates strong engagement with Germany's ecological research infrastructure.

Allen Burtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Toxicology
• Aquatic Contaminants
• Sediment Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Allen Burton is a Professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability and Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences . He holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Roskilde (Denmark) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry . His research spans global ecosystems, with Visiting Scientist roles in China, Denmark, Italy, New Zealand, and Portugal. Education: PhD in Environmental Science (Aquatic Toxicology), University of Texas at Dallas MS in Environmental Science, University of Texas at Dallas MS in Microbiology, Auburn University BS in Biology and Chemistry, Ouachita Baptist University Dr. Burton's research focuses on chemical bioavailability , stressor causality in aquatic systems , and ecological risk assessment . He develops innovative tools like the in situ Toxicity Identification Evaluation (iTIE) and DEEAR (Drifting Exposure and Effects Assessment Ring) for oil spill monitoring. His work addresses contaminants in freshwater/marine sediments, stormwater, and microplastics, with a strong interest in hyporheic zone dynamics and metal remediation . Key article trends include: Contaminant bioavailability in sediments Metal speciation and toxicity Microplastics as pollutant vectors Oil spill assessment technologies Groundwater-surface water interactions Multi-stressor impacts on ecosystems Scientific honors include: Honorary Doctorate, University of Roskilde Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research Fellow, Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry Dr. Burton leads the Burton Lab , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to diagnose ecologically significant stressors in human-dominated ecosystems. His team investigates contaminants across urban, agricultural, and industrial landscapes, integrating chemical, biological, and hydrological data for ecosystem management.

Antje Gumzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychotherapy Research
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Therapeutic Relationship Skills
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Antje Gumz holds a Professorship for Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy with a focus on Depth Psychology-Based Psychotherapy at the Psychologische Hochschule Berlin (PHB). She leads a dedicated working group focused on psychotherapy research and training, with particular emphasis on therapeutic relationship skills, alliance ruptures, and psychodynamic concepts. Her academic work bridges clinical practice and scientific research, contributing significantly to the field of psychotherapy. Dr. Gumz's research interests span multiple dimensions of psychotherapy, with particular focus on measuring and training therapeutic relationship skills, including alliance ruptures, facilitative interpersonal skills, dealing with transference/countertransference, and enactments. She investigates mediators of therapy success and the role of language and voice in psychotherapy, bringing a unique perspective that integrates psychodynamic and systems theory concepts. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the therapist's role in therapeutic tensions and crises, and how these can be transformed into opportunities for therapeutic advancement. Professor Gumz has published extensively on psychotherapy techniques and training, with numerous publications in leading journals. Her recent work focuses on the development of assessment tools like the Psychodynamic Intervention List (PIL) and the Mediators of Change in Psychotherapy Inventory (MoCPI). Her research demonstrates how specific verbal techniques relate to session quality and therapeutic outcomes, providing empirical support for clinical practice. Heigl Foundation Research Grant (2019-2025) for therapist interpersonal skills research German Psychoanalytic Society Research Grant (2017-2019) for therapeutic techniques studies Professor Gumz actively supervises numerous doctoral students and research assistants, fostering the next generation of psychotherapy researchers. Her work extends beyond academia through collaborations with multiple psychotherapy training institutes across Germany. She has developed innovative training approaches like the Modified Alliance-Focused Training with Doubling (MAFT-D) to improve therapists' competencies in handling therapeutic tensions. Her research group maintains strong national and international collaborations, contributing to evidence-based psychotherapy training and improved treatment outcomes.

Fletcher Hallidayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Disease Ecology
• Plant Pathology
• Biodiversity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fletcher Halliday is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, where he leads the Disease Ecology and Diversity Lab . His research focuses on understanding the interplay between host-pathogen communities, climate change, and land-use impacts on disease risk. Primary affiliation: Oregon State University Research lab: Disease Ecology and Diversity Lab Dr. Halliday's work explores how biodiversity moderates disease dynamics, with studies on fungal epidemics, coinfection interactions, and trait-based susceptibility in plant systems. His research spans elevational gradients, successional ecosystems, and climate manipulation experiments to uncover patterns in pathogen distribution and community assembly. Recent publications highlight trends in biodiversity-disease relationships, climate change effects on herbivory and infection, and multiscale ecological interactions. Articles from 2020–2025 emphasize meta-analytic frameworks, priority effects in parasite assembly, and the role of functional traits in disease risk prediction. The Disease Ecology and Diversity Lab investigates disease risk in complex ecological systems, prioritizing integrative approaches to pathogen community structure and climate-driven changes in host-parasite interactions.

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

Leithen M'Gonigle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU), specializing in Terrestrial Ecology. His research focuses on species interactions, including sexual selection, host-parasite dynamics, and Allee effects, with a strong emphasis on linking theoretical models to empirical data. He integrates mathematical approaches with field studies to address questions about species persistence, evolution, and conservation. M'Gonigle holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of British Columbia (2011) and a BSc in Mathematics (Honours with Distinction) from the University of Victoria (2005). His work bridges ecological theory and applied conservation, particularly in agricultural and post-fire ecosystems. Recent projects examine pesticide impacts on pollinators, habitat restoration in farmlands, and climate change effects on bumblebee distributions. He teaches courses like BISC 300 (Evolution) and collaborates with conservation programs to translate scientific insights into practical solutions. M'Gonigle’s lab (B8227) investigates pollinator metacommunity dynamics, agroecology, and the evolutionary consequences of species interactions. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects contributions to ecological modeling, biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable agriculture practices.

Henrik Jeldtoft Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complexity Science
• Statistical Mechanics
• Mathematical Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen is a Professor of Mathematical Physics and leads the Centre for Complexity Science at Imperial College London. His work spans multiple disciplines, focusing on the statistical mechanics of complex systems, with applications in physics, biology, neuroscience, and finance. Professor, Mathematical Physics Leader, Centre for Complexity Science Institution: Imperial College London His research interests lie at the intersection of theoretical physics and complex systems. He is best known for developing the Tangled Nature Model of evolving ecosystems, which has been extended into financial modeling through the Tangled Finance approach. His work in brain dynamics involves analyzing fMRI and EEG data using tools from statistical physics. He has made significant contributions to self-organized criticality and stochastic dynamics of complex systems, particularly in condensed matter and evolutionary contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary complexity science, integrating concepts from physics, biology, economics, and neuroscience. Keywords across these works include complexity, statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, and network theory, with subfields ranging from neural avalanches to financial instability and biodiversity modeling. Henrik Jensen is the author of two influential books: Self-Organized Criticality and Stochastic Dynamics of Complex Systems (with Paolo Sibani), which have been widely cited across disciplines. He has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers through the Centre for Complexity Science, though specific names are not listed. His research has been supported by grants from UK research councils and international collaborations, particularly in interdisciplinary complexity projects. He is affiliated with the Centre for Complexity Science, a multidisciplinary research hub at Imperial College London that brings together physicists, mathematicians, biologists, and social scientists to study complex adaptive systems.

Colin Jerolmackمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnography
• Urban Communities
• Environmental Sociology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colin Jerolmack is a Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies at New York University, where he also served as Chair of the Environmental Studies Department (2017–2023). His work bridges ethnography, environmental sociology, and human-animal studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the City University of New York (2009) and a B.S. in Psychology from Drexel University (2000). Research Interests: - Ethnography of urban and rural communities - Environmental policy and climate change impacts - Human-animal relations (e.g., The Global Pigeon ) - Social theory and qualitative methodologies Key Publications: - Up to Heaven and Down to Hell (2021): Explores fracking's social and environmental impacts in rural Pennsylvania. - The Global Pigeon (2013): Analyzes urban human-animal interactions. - Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on ethnography, climate justice, and animal studies. Media & Outreach: - Featured in The New York Times , Los Angeles Review of Books , and podcasts like Stand Up! with Pete Dominick . - Regular contributor to climate and energy policy discussions. Awards: - PROSE Award Finalist (2021) for Up to Heaven and Down to Hell . - Recognized for interdisciplinary contributions to environmental sociology. Labs & Initiatives: - Co-founded NYU's Animal Studies Master's program and Center for Environmental and Animal Protection.

Sebastian Diehlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Ecology
• Ecological Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Diehl is a Professor at Umeå University's Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of aquatic ecosystem dynamics, with particular emphasis on consumer-resource interactions and climate change impacts on northern lake ecosystems. Current affiliations: Umeå University (Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience) Previous affiliations: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Professor of Aquatic Ecology) Academic background: Biology undergrad from University of Göttingen, PhD in Animal Ecology from Umeå University (1994) Research interests center around aquatic ecosystem dynamics in response to environmental change, including: Climate change effects on lake ecosystems (temperature and terrestrial nutrient inputs) Mathematical modeling of consumer-resource interactions Benthic-pelagic coupling in nutrient and energy flows Phytoplankton-zooplankton dynamics under environmental stressors Trophic interactions in stream and lake systems Stoichiometric constraints on ecosystem function His recent publications (2025-2020) demonstrate an integrated approach combining mathematical modeling with experimental validation through field studies and lab experiments, focusing particularly on: Climate-induced regime shifts in lake ecosystems Stoichiometric mismatch in warming systems Functional response modeling Vertical niche partitioning in plankton Resource acquisition trade-offs Browning impacts on primary producers Administrative roles include: Final examiner for PhD education Chair of Umeå Marine Science Centre advisory council Steering group member of Integrated Science Lab (IceLab)

• Biodiversity
• Herpetology
• Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Brodman is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Biology at Scripps College. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, amphibian ecology, and ecological impacts of environmental stressors. He has conducted extensive field surveys across Indiana and other regions, investigating species distribution, population dynamics, and ecosystem health. Key research areas include amphibian population studies, biodiversity surveys in natural and urban landscapes, and the effects of climate change, pesticides, and hurricanes on wildlife. His work emphasizes practical conservation strategies, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to global change monitoring. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding amphibian behavior, wetland ecosystem dynamics, and the integration of cutting-edge methods for ecological research. He has collaborated on projects such as biodiversity surveys in state forests, urban parks, and agricultural landscapes, contributing to both academic knowledge and applied conservation efforts. Dr. Brodman is affiliated with The Claremont Colleges and actively engages with organizations like the Red-Tail Land Conservancy and Indiana Forest Alliance. His research underscores the importance of natural history data and long-term monitoring for effective conservation planning.

Francis Brearleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Tropical Ecology
• Plant-Soil Interactions
• Ecosystem Function
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Francis Brearley is a Reader in Ecology at the School of Science and the Environment, Manchester Metropolitan University . His research focuses on plant-soil relationships and their role in tropical forest ecosystem processes, particularly in Southeast Asia. Co-leader of the Soils, Plants and Ecosystems research group Editor of Biodiversity and Conservation Former Subject Editor for Biotropica (2008-2011) Member of the British Ecological Society Grants Committee and Linnean Society of London His research spans nutrient cycling, mycorrhizal symbioses, and climate change impacts on tropical forests. Supervision includes PhD students Joseph Nawachukwu (Nigeria), Liam Trethowan (Sulawesi), and Giacomo Sellan (Nitrogen in tropical heath forests). Current work addresses tropical forest regeneration, including studies on shifting cultivation systems in Northeast India and biodiversity-ecosystem function experiments. Contact: f.q.brearley@mmu.ac.uk | Office: 6.21 John Dalton Building, Manchester

Manuel Gonzalez Riveroمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Marine Ecology
• Climate Change
• Coral Reef Monitoring
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuel Gonzalez Rivero is a Research Fellow and Team Leader of Reef Process Dynamics at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). His work focuses on multidisciplinary approaches to understand coral reef ecosystem dynamics, combining ecological theory, mathematical modeling, and advanced technologies like AI and 3D mapping. He leads initiatives integrating global coral reef monitoring with climate change impact assessments. Education: PhD in Biological Sciences (University of Exeter, UK, 2012), BSc in Biological Sciences (Universidad Central de Venezuela, 2005). Research Interests: Spatial and disturbance ecology of coral reefs Climate change effects on reef resilience Automated coral reef monitoring using AI and autonomous systems Long-term trajectories of reef communities Technological advancements in habitat mapping and 3D modeling Publications highlight contributions to coral reef recovery dynamics, AI-driven monitoring, and global bleaching impacts. His work emphasizes scalable solutions for reef conservation amid climate pressures. Grants and Labs: Active in AIMS-led projects, including XL Catlin Seaview Survey and Reef 2050 monitoring. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Queensland and UNESCO.

• Biodiversity science
• Metacommunity ecology
• Population biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Higgins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Arizona State University, West campus. Since 2020 he has designed and delivered multiple high-enrolment biology courses and immersive experiential-learning initiatives that integrate adaptive learning technologies and citizen-science projects. Education: Specific degrees and institutions are not listed in the supplied text. Research interests centre on biodiversity science, metacommunity ecology and conservation biology. Over two decades he has investigated how hurricanes, desertification, climate and habitat fragmentation influence the diversity and distribution of organisms ranging from tropical snails and Sahelian arthropods to Atlantic-Forest small mammals and Neotropical bats. His 30+ peer-reviewed articles reveal a consistent emphasis on quantifying community structure across taxa (fish, bats, gastropods, parasites) and ecosystems (streams, forests, deserts), utilising phylogenetic, functional and spatial approaches to disentangle historical biogeography from contemporary anthropogenic change. Teaching & Mentoring: Higgins leads large iCourses (The Living World, General Biology, Conservation in Practice) reaching ~1,400 students annually, mentors students via honours contracts and NCUIRE undergraduate-research teams, and directs citizen-science efforts such as the ASU West Global BioBlitz and Saguaro Snapshot Challenge. Labs & Teams: While no dedicated laboratory is named, he routinely supervises student research teams under NCUIRE and honours programmes, linking classroom learning to community-based conservation projects like West Valley Gardens.