جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

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.

• Ecology
• Population Ecology
• Community Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

M. Henry H. Stevens is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Miami University, affiliated with the Ecology Research Center, Miami Ecological Big Data Initiative, and the Institute for the Environment and Sustainability. His research focuses on population and community dynamics in human-dominated landscapes, particularly forest dynamics. He teaches courses such as Ecology of North America, Fundamentals of Ecology, and graduate-level ecology seminars. His lab investigates determinants of forest structure and composition, including invasive species impacts and historical management legacies. Collaborative work with Dr. Ross explores the biogeography and genetics of Diospyros virginiana (American persimmon), involving field studies across multiple U.S. states. Stevens emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating ecological and ethnobotanical perspectives. Students in his program access facilities like the Miami University Ecology Research Center and engage with broader initiatives such as the Miami Natural Areas and Hueston Woods State Park. His teaching and research emphasize diversity in scientific practices and collaboration across disciplines.

Diane Srivastavaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecosystem Function
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diane Srivastava is a Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Science, and Director of the Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (CIEE). Her research focuses on community ecology, particularly biodiversity's role in ecosystem functioning and responses to environmental changes. Her work addresses how trophic diversity influences ecosystem processes, the regional species pool's impact on local diversity, habitat effects on species richness, and human-driven changes. She leads the Living Data Project, preserving legacy environmental datasets through collaborations with early-career researchers. Key research areas include tropical ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, and functional trait-based community assembly. Recent studies highlight cross-ecosystem interactions (e.g., bromeliad microcosms), predator-prey dynamics under climate variability, and urban biodiversity patterns. Her work spans field experiments and collaborative data science initiatives. Dr. Srivastava’s projects emphasize global ecological challenges, including biodiversity loss mitigation and climate resilience strategies. She actively promotes equitable academic practices, such as triple-blind peer review and inclusive working groups. She directs the CIEE, fostering collaborative research across ecology and evolutionary biology. Her work is supported by UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre and involves international field sites in tropical regions like Costa Rica and Trinidad.

• Conservation Ecology
• Wildlife Management
• Ecological Restoration
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anita Diaz Isla is a Professor in the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Science and Technology. Her work integrates research, education, and public engagement in conservation ecology, with a focus on cultural habitats such as heathlands, meadows, and woodlands. Her research interests span conservation ecology, ecological restoration, biodiversity dynamics, human-wildlife interactions, and climate change impacts. She investigates how traditional and modern land uses affect ecological feedbacks like grazing and pollination. A key focus is on heathland restoration, soil-plant-animal interactions, and the role of citizen science in conservation. She promotes public involvement in nature through initiatives like NatureVolunteers.uk. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in long-term ecological monitoring, soil biogeochemistry, biodiversity change, and the effectiveness of restoration techniques. Themes include carbon storage in restored heathlands, pH effects on soil enzymes, and plant-insect co-dynamics over decades. Her work often involves collaborations with the National Trust, Natural England, and international partners in Spain. Anita actively mentors students and involves them as co-researchers in real-world conservation projects. She has led educational innovations in fieldwork and student-staff research communities. Her work is supported by HEIF funding and partnerships with conservation organizations. She is involved in several research teams and collaborative networks focused on heathland conservation, ecological restoration, and citizen science. Her projects often integrate fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and community engagement, forming interdisciplinary teams across institutions.

• Ecology
• Theoretical Biology
• Network Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gaurav Baruah is a researcher in the Faculty of Biology at the University of Bielefeld , specializing in Theoretical Biology . His work explores ecological systems through mathematical and network-based approaches, aligning with the university’s strategic research area on the Changing World , which investigates societal and environmental dynamics under uncertainty. Research Focus: Network science in ecological systems, including food web recovery, mutualistic networks, and climate change impacts on biodiversity.Eco-evolutionary feedbacks and trait-based modeling for species coexistence and population resilience. Grants & Collaborations: Participation in interdisciplinary projects under DFG Collaborative Research Centres and European Commission-funded initiatives, emphasizing complex systems and global change biology. Contact: Email gaurav.baruah@uni-bielefeld.de | Office: UHG W4-113 | Phone: +49 521 106-5572

Max C. N. Castoraniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Population Ecology
• Community Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Max C. N. Castorani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia . As a marine ecologist, he focuses on population and community ecology in coastal ecosystems such as kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and oyster reefs. His research combines long-term observations, experiments, and models to address biodiversity patterns and inform coastal conservation. Ph.D., University of California, Davis and San Diego State University, 2014 Research Interests : The lab investigates ecological dynamics across multiple spatial scales, including disturbance ecology, nutrient cycling, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem recovery. Key habitats studied are kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and oyster reefs, with interdisciplinary collaborations in biogeochemistry, oceanography, and mathematical modeling. Publication Trends : Recent work emphasizes disturbance regimes in coastal ecosystems, meta-analysis of restoration success, and spatial synchrony mechanisms. Studies often integrate climate change impacts, invasive species interactions, and ecological modeling. Teaching : He teaches courses in Fundamentals of Ecology , Coastal and Estuarine Ecology , Spatial Ecology , and Messy Data: Statistical Methods in Ecology . Research Group : The lab operates in the Department of Environmental Sciences, conducting interdisciplinary research that connects ecological theory with conservation applications.

• Community Ecology
• Freshwater Ecology
• Mediterranean Wetlands
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dani Boix Masafret is a Senior Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and a leading researcher at the Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona. With a career spanning since 2010, he focuses on aquatic community ecology, particularly Mediterranean temporary ponds, analyzing biotic-abiotic interactions, trophic networks, and biodiversity drivers. Education: PhD in Environmental Sciences (2000) and MSc in Biology (1992) from the University of Girona. His research emphasizes metacommunity resilience, environmental restoration, and conservation of Mediterranean wetlands. Key projects include Horizon 2020’s PONDERFUL and national initiatives on coastal system recovery. Recent publications highlight zooplankton network complexity, invasive species modeling, and climate change impacts on temporary ponds. He serves as Associate Editor for Annales de Limnologie and Hydrobiologia , and has co-edited special volumes on pond ecology. Boix has directed 7 PhD theses, including studies on trophic networks, biodiversity in man-made wetlands, and invasive species dynamics. His work bridges ecological theory, applied restoration, and multi-taxa conservation strategies.

Mark Ledgerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ecology
• Freshwater Ecology
• Environmental Change
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr Mark Ledger is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. His research focuses on environmental change in freshwaters, particularly the impacts of climate change and extreme events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves on aquatic ecosystems. He leads several NERC-funded research projects and supervises doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Institution: University of Birmingham School: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Position: Senior Lecturer in Ecology Email: m.e.ledger@bham.ac.uk Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK Mark Ledger's research interests lie at the intersection of community ecology, biodiversity, and environmental change. His group employs empirical approaches across spatial and temporal scales—from laboratory microcosms to natural ecosystems—and has developed advanced mesocosm facilities for interdisciplinary water science research. Key areas include disturbance ecology, food webs, species interactions (especially plant-herbivore dynamics), and stressor effects on ecosystem function. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on drought impacts, urban pond networks, and functional responses of aquatic communities. Themes across his work include the resilience of freshwater systems, the role of extreme events, and the integration of experimental and field-based methodologies. Scientific Roles and Service: Director, Birmingham ECOLAB facility Programme Lead, Environmental Science Treasurer, Aquatic Ecology Group of the British Ecological Society Assessor, Australian Research Council Member, Natural Environment Research Council Peer Review College Associate Editor, Ecology and Evolution Guest Editor, Freshwater Biology special issue on Extreme Events in Running Waters He is actively involved in teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Geography and Environmental Science programs, covering topics such as river ecology, ecological systems, research methods, and fieldwork. He supports a team of doctoral researchers and collaborates with an international network of scientists. His laboratory, the Birmingham ECOLAB, enables controlled experimental studies on freshwater systems, contributing to a mechanistic understanding of ecosystem responses to global change. This infrastructure supports interdisciplinary research in water science and environmental management.

Andrea Sweiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disease Ecology
• Vector-Borne Diseases
• Microbiome Analysis
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Andrea Swei is a Professor in the Department of Biology at San Francisco State University, leading the Swei Lab focused on infectious disease ecology and vector-borne pathogens. Her research integrates field studies, laboratory experiments, metagenomic analyses, and mathematical modeling to investigate how habitat disturbance, climate change, and community interactions affect disease transmission dynamics. Current projects examine tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, with emphasis on microbiome-pathogen interactions and ecological interventions. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on vector ecology, with recent work examining climate impacts on tick phenology, Rickettsia distribution patterns, and host community effects on pathogen prevalence. Research employs cutting-edge molecular techniques alongside field ecology approaches.

• Ecology
• Biodiversity Patterns
• Spatial Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Savary is a Horizon Post-doctoral Fellow and Junior Associate at the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre (LSRC) within Concordia University's Department of Biology. His research focuses on understanding biodiversity patterns through environmental, ecological, and spatial processes, employing graph-theoretical methods. Key projects include analyzing metacommunity structures and urban green space impacts on ecological connectivity. He collaborates with Jean-Philippe Lessard and Pedro Peres-Neto, and his work integrates landscape and genetic data to address ecological connectivity challenges. Research Interests: Paul’s work bridges theoretical and applied ecology, emphasizing graph-based approaches to study dispersal networks, urban biodiversity, and genetic patterns. He explores how landscape features influence species distribution and gene flow in fragmented environments. His projects often involve simulations and spatial modeling tools like Graphab and R's graph4lg package. Publications Highlight: Recent studies (2023–2025) focus on validating graph-based models using genetic and presence-absence data, optimizing landscape resistance metrics, and assessing urban policies for habitat connectivity. These contributions advance methodologies for ecological connectivity analysis in both natural and urbanized landscapes. Awards: No specific awards are listed, though his research aligns with grants supporting ecological sustainability and urban biodiversity initiatives. Advising & Grants: No advising or grant information is explicitly provided. His work is supported through postdoctoral fellowships at LSRC. Labs/Teams: Based at the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects addressing ecological challenges in urban and natural ecosystems.

Monika Brightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Symbiosis
• Marine Invertebrate Ecology
• Deep-Sea Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Monika Bright is a Universitäts-Professor (Professor) in Functional and Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Life Sciences. Her research focuses on microbial symbioses in extreme environments, particularly in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. She leads projects like 'Microbial symbioses in dynamic environments' and 'Environmental impact on giant ciliate mutualism', funded from 2019–2024. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water. Key research areas include symbiont ecology (Candidatus species), ciliate-microbial interactions, and vent ecosystem dynamics. She has published over 77 articles, with recent work on subseafloor animal communities (Nature Communications, 2024) and novel symbiotic species descriptions. Media coverage highlights her discovery of life beneath ocean floors near vents. Monika Bright collaborates internationally, organizing events like WoBio conferences to address gender equity in academia. Her research spans genomics, microscopy techniques (NanoSIMS), and ecological modeling of chemosynthetic communities.

• Forest Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bengt-Gunnar Jonsson is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Mid Sweden University's School of Natural Science, Design and Sustainable Development. With over 25 years of research experience, he specializes in boreal forest ecology, deadwood dynamics, and biodiversity conservation. His work focuses on wood-inhabiting fungi , lichen communities , and forest fragmentation effects , particularly in northern Sweden's high conservation value forests . Jonsson has been pivotal in developing green infrastructure models and climate-adaptive forestry strategies . Key research themes: forest conservation, fungal ecology, climate change mitigation, deadwood management Research tools: presence-absence sampling, Bayesian modeling, long-term ecological monitoring Policy contributions: EU Biodiversity Strategy evaluations, IPBES initiatives His recent publications (2025-2020) demonstrate sustained expertise in forest carbon dynamics , saproxylic community analysis , and landscape-scale conservation . Jonsson frequently collaborates with international researchers on temperate and boreal forest biodiversity , with notable work on functional ecology and ecosystem service trade-offs . Current projects include 'Climate - collaborative learning initiative' and 'Functional green infrastructure in boreal forests' . Scientific contributions span multiple systematic reviews in environmental management, including Forest Ecology and Management and Environmental Research Letters . He has co-authored Cambridge University Press 's Biodiversity in Dead Wood and contributed to IPBES policy frameworks. Jonsson's research integrates empirical forest monitoring with theoretical ecological modeling , particularly in wood decomposition processes and fungal community dynamics .

• Theoretical Ecology
• Ecological Networks
• Food Webs
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stefano Allesina is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago. A theoretical ecologist, he specializes in ecological networks, focusing on dynamics of large communities, network structure modeling, and extinction responses. PhD in Ecology (2005) and Laurea in Environmental Sciences (2001) from Università di Parma, Italy His research spans: Ecological network analysis Theoretical community ecology Stability-complexity relationships Phylogenetic influences on coexistence Metapopulation dynamics Recent work (2021-2025) emphasizes: Phylogenetic constraints in community assembly Non-equilibrium ecological models Food web structure and function Mathematical frameworks for coexistence Scientific recognition includes: 2018 BSD Distinguished Investigator (University of Chicago) 2012 NSF CAREER Award He actively develops computational tools for ecological analysis and contributes to network theory applications in ecosystem services and biodiversity studies.

Mary O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Climate Change Biology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mary O'Connor is a Professor at the Department of Zoology within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the ecological dimensions of global change, particularly the effects of warming, biodiversity shifts, and invasive species on marine systems. She leads the O'Connor Lab and collaborates with cross-sector partnerships for biodiversity change detection. Education: Brown University (B.S., Aquatic Biology, 2000), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Ph.D., Ecology, 2008), and Postdoc at NCEAS. Her research integrates temperature-dependent metabolic theory with empirical studies on trophic interactions, larval dispersal, and marine community structure. Recent work explores blue carbon reserves in Canadian seagrass systems and thermal adaptation in phytoplankton. Scientific awards include: Wall Research Team Faculty Award (2024) Distinguished University Scholar (2023) Steacie Memorial Fellowship (2020) NSERC Steacie Prize (2019) She investigates how temperature variation affects species interactions, ecosystem processes, and human-seafood relationships. Her lab includes researchers like D. Anderson and A. Ebersole, with funding from NSERC and the Peter Wall Endowment.