جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Silvia De Monteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Microbial Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silvia De Monte is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany, and holds affiliations with the Institute of Biology at École Normale Supérieure in Paris, France. She leads the 'Dynamics of Microbial Collectives' group, focusing on the ecological and evolutionary processes underlying collective behaviors in microbial systems. Her work integrates mathematical modeling with empirical observations to explore how selection pressures shape collective functions in heterogeneous cellular assemblies. De Monte's research spans multiple areas, including the eco-evolutionary dynamics of aggregative multicellularity, the role of phenotypic heterogeneity in bacterial populations, and the mathematical modeling of species abundance distributions in planktonic communities. She has collaborated with institutions such as the CNRS, ENS Paris, and the University of Vienna, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the interface of biology, physics, and economics. Her educational background includes a PhD from the Technical University of Denmark (2004) and postdoctoral training at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute. She has held roles as a Researcher at CNRS (since 2007) and an Attached Lecturer at École Normale Supérieure (2014–2018). Key research projects include investigating the emergence of Darwinian properties in collective systems, the evolutionary stability of microbial symbioses, and the application of game theory to microbial social dynamics. Her work emphasizes the interplay between microscale cellular interactions and macroscale ecological patterns.

Michael Hochbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Population ecology
• Host-parasite coevolution
• Social evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Hochberg is a Distinguished Research Director at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France, with affiliations including External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute and Section Head at the Faculty of 1000. His career spans over 100 publications and significant contributions to evolutionary biology and ecology. Key roles: External Professor (Santa Fe Institute), Founding Editor of Ecology Letters , Associate Editor at Science Advances Research focuses on cancer evolution, phage therapy, social evolution, and host-parasite coevolution. Received the CNRS Silver Medal (1997) and grants from ANR, INCA, and the McDonnell Foundation. Trained over 50 Masters and PhD students and supervised 10 postdoctoral researchers. Recent work includes ecological modeling of cancer therapy resistance and phage-bacteria networks.

James Schiffbauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleobiology
• Taphonomy
• Ediacaran-Cambrian Transition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Schiffbauer holds the Marie M. & Harry L. Smith Endowed Professorship in Geological Sciences at the University of Missouri, where he directs the X-Ray Microanalysis Laboratory. His research investigates early animal evolution during the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition using paleobiological, geochemical, and advanced microscopy approaches. Education: PhD (Virginia Tech), MS (University of Kansas), BS (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Research examines taphonomic processes governing soft-tissue fossil preservation, with emphasis on early complex multicellular fossils. Analytical techniques include scanning electron microscopy and synchrotron-based X-ray tomography to resolve biological signals from preservational artifacts. Recent publications explore Ediacaran 'death mask' preservation mechanisms, bilaterian gut evolution in cloudinomorphs, and Cambrian SPICE event biogeochemistry. Earlier work established micro-CT approaches for coprolite analysis and volcanological applications. Awards: Marie M. & Harry L. Smith Endowed Professorship GSA Geobiology Division Pre-Tenure Award MU System President's Award for Early Career Excellence NSF CAREER Award Teaches Environmental Geology, Geochemistry, and specialized courses on taphonomy and the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition. Directs the X-Ray Microanalysis Lab supporting interdisciplinary materials characterization.

Ahmad S. Khalilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Synthetic Biology
• Systems Biology
• Genetic Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmad S. Khalil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, serving as Associate Director of the Biological Design Center (BDC) and Co-Director of the SB2 NIH/NIGMS T32 Training Program. He holds affiliations with the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and the Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry (MCBB) departments. His research focuses on synthetic biology, systems biology, and genetic regulation, with a strong emphasis on engineering programmable cellular therapies and automated evolution technologies like the eVOLVER platform. Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University; M.S. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Key honors include the 2022 Schmidt Science Polymath Award, 2020 DoD Vannevar Bush Fellowship, and 2017 PECASE Award. Research interests include synthetic circuit design for eukaryotic gene regulation, lab-scale evolutionary biology, and democratizing biotechnology tools. His work bridges engineering and biology to address challenges in medicine, climate, and biomanufacturing. Publications emphasize synthetic biology applications, epigenetic control, and automated evolution. He leads a multidisciplinary team with expertise in genetics, computation, and automation, ensuring technologies are accessible to the global scientific community.

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Microbial Biotechnology
• Bacterial Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Susanne Gebhard is a Full Professor of Molecular Biotechnology at the Institute for Molecular Physiology , Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz, Germany, since 2023. Her career spans international institutions, including postdoctoral work in New Zealand and the UK, and a permanent research and teaching position at the University of Bath. She focuses on bacterial physiology, particularly antibiotic resistance mechanisms and microbially induced calcite precipitation for sustainable biotechnology applications. Education: Abitur (1996), University Degree (2003), PhD in Microbiology (2006, University of Otago, New Zealand), Habilitation (2014) Research Interests: Her work bridges two major themes: Antibiotic Resistance : Investigating how bacteria detect antibiotics and regulate resistance pathways, with implications for novel therapeutic strategies. Microbial Biomineralization : Exploring bacterial mineralization processes to reduce cement usage in construction, addressing CO 2 emissions through Solibacillus silvestris and related species. Publications & Collaborations highlight her expertise in Bacillus subtilis , Pseudomonas , and Neisseria systems, alongside contributions to journals like Nature Communications , Cell Reports , and Environmental Microbiology . She frequently collaborates with labs in Oxford, Cologne, and Australia. Scientific Engagement includes: Senior Editor for the Microbiology journal Deputy Spokesperson for the 'Regulation' specialist group of the Association for General and Applied Microbiology Active participation in international conferences and EMBO workshops Lab & Leadership : She leads the Gebhard Lab at JGU Mainz, mentoring students and postdocs while emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Her hobbies include horseback riding, gardening, and exploring the intersection of science and sustainability.

Matthias Hornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Symbioses
• Bacterial Symbionts of Protozoa and Insects
• Evolution of Intracellular Bacteria
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Matthias Horn is a University Professor at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science of the University of Vienna, specializing in microbial symbioses and intracellular bacteria. He leads the Division of Microbial Ecology and investigates symbionts of amoebae, arthropods, and marine organisms, with a focus on genome evolution and host-pathogen interactions. Research Interests: Microbial symbioses (protozoa, insects) Evolution of intracellular bacteria Microbial genome evolution Host-eukaryote interactions Recent Publications explore chlamydiae adaptation, giant virus-host codon mismatches, and symbionts in corals and dinoflagellates. His work is supported by the Austrian Science Fund Cluster of Excellence Microbiomes Drive Planetary Health and previously by the ERC and FWF. Awards: FWF START Award (2005) ERC Starting Grant (2011) Teaching includes courses on molecular microbial ecology, symbiosis, and advanced techniques like FISH. His team comprises postdocs, PhD candidates, and technicians studying microbial interactions.

Chandra Jackمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Invasive Species
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chandra Jack is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Clark University, where she leads research on plant-microbe interactions and eco-evolutionary dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from Rice University (2011) and a B.A. in Biology from the same institution (2005). Her research program examines how microbial communities influence plant fitness, functional traits, and population structure, with particular focus on invasive species adaptation. The Jack Lab employs experimental, molecular, and computational approaches to study below-ground ecological processes in agricultural and natural systems. Research publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches spanning microbial ecology, evolutionary biology, and invasion science. Recent work explores soil microbiome influences on plant development, rapid evolution in invasive plants, and methodological advances in analyzing plant defensive compounds. The lab maintains an inclusive environment with multiple undergraduate researchers and a graduate student. Current projects include investigations into prairie soil effects on wheat development and habitat-specific microbiome variations in Hypericum perforatum.

Ellen Clarkeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Biology
• Philosophy of Science
• Feminist philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ellen Clarke is an Associate Professor in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds , where she leads Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives. Her research focuses on the metaphysics and epistemology of biological science, particularly the ontology of life and evolutionary theory. She explores questions about biological individuality, the boundaries of organisms, and the role of concepts in evolutionary theory, extending to cultural evolution and social cooperation. Education: BSc Philosophy (Leeds), MA Philosophy & History of Science (Bristol), PhD (Bristol, 2010). Postdoctoral work in Vienna and Oxford preceded her return to Leeds as a Lecturer in 2017. She blogs at philosomama and is active in professional organizations like the European Philosophy of Science Association. Teaching includes Feminist Philosophy, Philosophy of Biology, and introductory courses in logic and science. She supervises PhD students on evolutionary and cultural theory topics, with current advisees Daniel Davis and Katie Prosser. Her work bridges philosophy and biology, analyzing concepts like species, symbiosis, and cooperation. Recent studies apply evolutionary frameworks to cultural systems, treating culture as undergoing selection pressures akin to biological evolution. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to conservation and ecological challenges.

Charlie Cornwallisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Cooperative Behavior
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Charlie Cornwallis is a Professor in the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab at Lund University. His research focuses on evolutionary transitions, particularly the emergence and maintenance of complex life forms such as multicellularity, cooperative societies, and symbiotic relationships. Key areas include understanding why transitions occur, how complex systems persist, and factors causing their breakdown. Cornwallis employs experimental and phylogenetic methods, studying systems like cooperative breeding birds (ostriches) and green algae (Volvox/Chlamydomonas). Affiliations: Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab, Swedish Research Council-funded projects Education: Not explicitly stated in text Research interests span cooperative behavior, thermal adaptation, disease dynamics, and genomic innovations enabling evolutionary transitions. Recent work addresses how fluctuating environments influence cooperation, pathogen-driven breakdown of sociality, and molecular mechanisms underlying cancer resilience via polyploidization. Cornwallis leads projects on ostrich thermal physiology, gut microbiota development, and symbiont-driven ecological diversification. His lab has produced 65+ publications, with notable contributions to Trends in Ecology and Evolution , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , and Cancer Research Communications . Current projects include studying multicellular origins, temperature adaptation in endotherms, and evolutionary plasticity. Grants: Swedish Research Council (2023-2027), multiple international collaborations Labs/Teams: Cornwallis Group focuses on four themes: Cooperation, Evolutionary Innovation, Disease, and Sex

Nicola Stanley-Wallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biofilm Formation
• Bacterial Multicellularity
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall is the Chair of Microbiology and Head of the Division of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of East Anglia (2000) and conducted postdoctoral research at UCLA (2000-2005) before establishing her laboratory at Dundee through a BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship.

Philip Bittihnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Biological Physics
• Active Matter
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Bittihn serves as Group Leader and Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen, Germany, heading the Emergent Dynamics in Living Systems research group within the Department of Living Matter Physics. His work bridges physics and biology to decipher complex emergent behaviors in biological systems through innovative interdisciplinary approaches. His research spans nonlinear dynamics in biological systems , initially focusing on cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms where he identified novel termination strategies for life-threatening rhythms through topological defect analysis. Current work centers on growth-driven phenomena in cellular active matter , investigating mechanical interactions, expansion flows, orientational order, and shape development coupled with gene regulation and metabolism. He employs reaction-diffusion modeling, synthetic biology, and microfluidic experimentation to study pattern formation in microbial colonies and cardiac tissue. Analysis of recent publications reveals a dominant trend toward active matter physics in multicellular systems , particularly geometry-induced nematic order, phase separation in proliferating matter, and nutrient-mediated antibiotic responses. His group consistently explores how non-equilibrium growth processes generate complex patterns, with increasing emphasis on mechanical stress anisotropy and motility-induced transitions in confined cellular environments. The Emergent Dynamics in Living Systems group operates at the physics-biology interface, utilizing genetically engineered E. coli models (as demonstrated in their Nature Microbiology 2020 work on oscillating growth patterns), advanced microfluidic chambers, and computational frameworks to investigate fundamental principles of biological organization with potential biomedical applications.

Silvia Bulgheresiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Symbiosis
• Microbial Ecology
• Bacterial Cell Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Silvia Bulgheresi is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna , leading the Environmental Cell Biology Group within the Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology. Her research focuses on the cell biology and physiology of animal-attached bacteria , particularly marine nematode-bacterium symbioses and oral cavity symbionts, with an emphasis on host immune responses and bacterial division mechanisms. Fields of Interest: Symbiosis, Microbial Ecology, Bacterial Cell Biology, Host-Microbe Interactions, Chemosynthetic Symbionts, Chromosome Biology Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications highlight innovations in bacterial division patterns, chromosome stability, and environmental adaptation. Current projects explore the role of the SMC complex in symbiont chromosome folding and the Genome Instability PhD program. She has supervised numerous PhD and Master students, including Niels Heindl and Nikolaus Leisch. Key Awards: EMBO Member (2014) European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Member (2024) Labs & Collaborations: As part of the Archaea Biology and Ecogenomics Unit, her work intersects with research groups such as the Schleper Lab and Rittmann Lab, addressing microbial nitrogen cycling, marine symbioses, and bacterial genome plasticity.

• Mathematical Biology
• Computational Modeling
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabine Fischer is a Professor for Supramolecular and Cellular Simulations at the University of Würzburg’s Center for Computational and Theoretical Biology (CCTB). She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham (2009) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge (2009-2011) and the University of Frankfurt (2011-2017). Her work focuses on mathematical modeling and data-driven simulations of biological processes across subcellular, multicellular, and multi-tissue scales. Key research areas include agent-based modeling of parasite collective behavior (e.g., Project 7 of SPP 2332 PoP), cell-cell interactions, and morphological modeling with Blender. Her group develops tools for image analysis and applies methods ranging from classical statistics to machine learning. Education: Diploma in Mathematics, University of Würzburg PhD in Mathematical Biology, University of Nottingham (2009) Professional Experience: Postdoc, University of Cambridge (2009-2011) Postdoc, University of Frankfurt (2011-2017) Development Engineer, h.a.l.m. Elektronik GmbH (2017-2018) Professor, University of Würzburg (since 2018) Her research integrates experimental data with computational models to study processes like mouse blastocyst differentiation, tissue-level organization, and parasitic locomotion. Current projects emphasize agent-based modeling of Trypanosoma collective behavior and the development of open-source tools like VESNA for 3D vessel analysis.

Renske Vroomansمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Biology
• Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo)
• Plant Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Renske Vroomans is a Research Fellow at the Sainsbury Laboratory , University of Cambridge. She is a theoretical biologist specializing in evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo) and computational modeling of biological processes. Her work focuses on how gene regulatory networks and dynamical processes shape the evolution of plant and animal development. PhD in Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Utrecht University Postdoctoral research at University of Helsinki and Origins Center Her research explores patterns in developmental evolution, including: Evolution of multicellularity under selection pressures Role of gene networks in tissue morphogenesis Computational models for long-term plant evolution Recent publications highlight computational approaches to: Evolutionary dynamics of genome fragility and division of labor Multicellularity driven by spatial information integration Developmental constraints in plant organ evolution Scientific awards include the Gatsby Career Development Fellowship . Her group includes PhD students Steven Oud, Alexandre P Fernandes, and Research Assistant Pjotr van der Jagt.

Michaelle Ntala Mayaluمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Synthetic Biology
• Systems Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michaelle Ntala Mayalu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Bioengineering. Her research focuses on synthetic biology circuits, systems biology modeling, and biomolecular control systems. She specializes in designing modular genetic circuits for cell population control and studying emergent behaviors in nonlinear biological systems. Her work integrates mechanistic and empirical models to predict cellular behaviors, particularly in contexts like the microbiome-gut-brain axis and T-cell responses. She employs advanced mathematical techniques such as latent space linearization and reduced-order modeling to analyze complex biological systems. Dr. Mayalu’s research has implications for biomedical engineering applications, including diagnostic systems and synthetic biology-based therapies. She is affiliated with the Stanford School of Engineering and holds a position at the Shriram Center in Stanford, CA.