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Cliff Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquaculture
• Fisheries Science
• Aquaculture Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Cliff Jones is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science at Rhodes University (RU), South Africa. With over 20 years of experience in aquaculture and fisheries education, he has supervised 56 postgraduate students to graduation and currently mentors 11 postgraduate researchers. His work focuses on aquaculture technology development, circular economy systems, and water remediation in both freshwater and marine environments. PhD in Fisheries Science from Rhodes University (2003) Research Programs: Industrial effluent remediation via algal ponding, constructed wetlands, and hydroponics Abalone feed optimization with macro-algae integration IMTA system development for macro-algae-mussel/abalone co-farming Alternative sex reversal techniques for Nile tilapia Scientific Contributions: 38+ peer-reviewed publications 112+ conference presentations R22-million in research funding (2006-2019) Professional Leadership: Coordinator, Edulink II PhD curriculum development across Africa Head, COTRA African staff/student mobilization program NRF Research Technology Fund auditor South African Bureau of Standards panel member

Miguel Lurgi Riveraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Networks
• Community Ecology
• Food Web Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miguel Lurgi Rivera is an Associate Professor in Biosciences at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. His research focuses on computational ecology, ecological networks, and global change impacts. He develops theoretical models to understand species interactions and community dynamics, particularly in response to climate change, habitat loss, and invasions. His work integrates large-scale data analysis and ecological theory to address complex systems, such as food webs and microbiome networks. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Affiliation: Department of Biosciences, Swansea University Research Interests: Ecological Networks, Community Ecology, Food Web Theory, Biogeography of Networks, Microbiomes, Theoretical Ecology, and Global Change (invasions, habitat loss, warming). His recent publications explore topics like climate-driven shifts in species ranges, microbial network dynamics, and the effects of protected areas on avian food webs. He actively supervises postgraduate research in these areas and collaborates internationally with institutions such as the University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania. Teaching: He teaches modules such as BIO253 (Ecological Communities) and BIO261 (Community and Ecosystem Ecology), emphasizing hands-on data analysis and ecological modeling. His educational resources include tutorials on network analysis in R and ecological theory.

• Terrestrial Ecology
• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning
• Plant Diversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Meyer holds a professorship in Terrestrial Ecology at the TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich. His work focuses on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships, plant diversity effects on ecosystem processes, and urban biodiversity conservation. He leads research in long-term grassland experiments and explores how human-designed urban spaces can support bird and arthropod communities. Key research interests include multitrophic interactions, plant defense mechanisms, and the impact of land-use changes on ecosystem multifunctionality. He has pioneered rapid ecosystem function assessment (REFA) methodologies and investigates the role of biodiversity in stabilizing ecosystem productivity under climate extremes. His publications analyze how plant species richness alters herbivory patterns, energy dynamics, and decomposition processes. Recent work demonstrates urban green infrastructure’s importance for biodiversity and evaluates the hyper-abundance of leaf-cutting ants in fragmented forests. Meyer collaborates internationally on projects linking agricultural practices to biodiversity preservation and advocates for standardized ecological monitoring tools like BirdNET for acoustic bird surveys.

Aude Coutyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Entomology
• Ecophysiology
• Plant-Insect Relationships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aude Couty is an Associate Professor at the University of Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV), affiliated with the EDYSAN research unit (UMR 7058 CNRS-UPJV). She teaches across all academic levels from bachelor's to master's degrees in Life and Earth Sciences (SVT), focusing on entomology, chemical ecology, and sustainable pest management in agroecosystems through multitrophic interaction studies. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Life and Health Sciences, University of Tours Agricultural Engineer, INA-PG Dr. Couty's research centers on ecological intensification of production systems (60%) and functional ecology of forest neo-ecosystems (40%). She investigates plant-insect-pathogen interactions using ethological, physiological, and field methodologies. Her work addresses sustainable pest control through chemical ecology, tritrophic relationships, and biological control mechanisms, with emphasis on aphids, Drosophila suzukii, and their natural enemies. Analysis of her 10 most recent publications (2015-2021) reveals consistent focus on aphid-parasitoid dynamics and Drosophila suzukii ecology. Key trends include virus-mediated effects on vector behavior, innovative biological control strategies (companion planting, trap crops), and environmental impacts on multitrophic systems. Her work bridges fundamental entomology with practical agricultural applications. Scientific awards: None listed in provided information. Dr. Couty has co-directed three doctoral theses on aphid parasitoids, multi-trophic agro-ecosystem interactions, and Drosophila suzukii environmental determinants. She secures substantial research funding through major collaborative projects: DROTHERMAL (ANR, €506k, 2020-2024): Thermal ecology of Drosophila suzukii PROVERBIO (INTERREG, €1.14M, 2019-2020): Orchard biological control VIRAPHIPLANT (ANR, €2.32M, 2014-2018): Plant-virus-aphid crosstalk DS² (CASDAR, €589k, 2018-2020): Sustainable Drosophila suzukii management As scientific animation delegate for EDYSAN since 2018, she coordinates research activities within this CNRS-UPJV unit focused on anthropized ecosystems. Her collaborative network spans INRA, European universities, and agricultural institutions, driving cross-border research in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem dynamics.

Géraldine Douryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ecophysiology
• Multitrophic Interactions
• Agro-ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Géraldine Doury is a Lecturer at Université de Picardie Jules Verne specializing in ecophysiology of multitrophic interactions between plants, phytophagous insects, and entomophagous insects in agro-ecosystems. Her work bridges fundamental and applied research to develop sustainable crop protection strategies through biological mechanisms. Education: Doctor of Life Sciences, University of Tours Research Interests: Dr. Doury investigates ecological, evolutionary, and molecular mechanisms governing host resistance and parasite virulence in host-parasitoid systems. Her research spans from molecular traits to landscape-level processes, focusing on sustainable pest control via companion planting, microbial agents, and behavioral disruption of pests. Key applications include eco-responsible orchard management and innovative biological control strategies. Recent Publications Trend: Her 2021-2022 publications demonstrate a cohesive focus on behavioral disruption of pests using natural compounds (garlic essential oil, Bacillus lipopeptides), genetic studies of host plants (Malus sylvestris), and multi-scale biodiversity assessments. These works collectively advance integrated pest management through companion planting strategies, venom toxin valorization, and landscape heterogeneity analysis in European farmlands. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed Advising and Grants: Dr. Doury has co-supervised three PhD theses on pest behavior disruption, thermal stress effects on parasitoids, and cellular defense in Drosophila. She participates in major funded projects including PROVERBIO (Interreg, 2019-2022) for orchard biological control, ZEROPH(F)YTO (Interreg, 2019-2022) for cross-border agricultural knowledge, PARAVETOX (Hauts de France, 2019) on parasitoid venom toxins, and WOODNET (BiodivERsA, 2017-2020) for landscape connectivity analysis. Labs and Teams: As an active member of EDYSAN research unit (CNRS-UPJV joint unit), she served on the Unit Council (2012-2020) and as scientific animation delegate (2012-2017). She collaborates internationally through projects like WOODNET and PROVERBIO, integrating molecular ecology with landscape-scale agricultural applications.

Hadi Susantoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamical Systems
• Nonlinear Waves
• Mathematical Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Hadi Susanto is a distinguished academic in Applied Mathematics at Khalifa University , with adjunct professorships at Universitas Indonesia and Institut Teknologi Sumatera. He holds a PhD from the University of Twente and has held positions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Nottingham, and University of Essex, where he was promoted to Professor in 2014. He serves as Associate Editor for journals including IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics and Frontiers in Photonics . PhD: University of Twente (2006) MSc: University of Twente (2003) BSc: Institut Teknologi Bandung (2001) Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2013) His research spans Dynamical Systems , Nonlinear Waves , and Mathematical Modelling , with applications in Physics , Biology , and Optics . Recent projects include machine learning for dynamical systems and origami-based metamaterials . His 15 most recent publications cover topics like nonlinear Schrödinger equations , COVID-19 transmission models , and chaotic lattice dynamics , reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise. As Principal Investigator , he leads projects such as DUSTnBLOOM (climate change impacts on algal blooms) and astrodynamics software development , aligning with Khalifa University's research priorities. He mentors numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, with former advisees including Rudy Kusdiantara and Sendy Phang . Associate Editor, IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics (OUP) Member, KU Graduate Student Committee (2021–present) Advisory Board, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Esther Ndumi Ngumbiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Chemical Ecology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Esther Ndumi Ngumbi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology and a cross-appointed faculty member in African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is affiliated with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the School of Integrative Biology. Her research explores chemical signaling in plant-insect-microbe interactions to develop sustainable agricultural solutions. Education: PhD in Entomology from Auburn University Ngumbi’s work focuses on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mediating interactions among plants, insects, and microbes under biotic and abiotic stress. She investigates how flooding and drought alter plant chemistry, impacts of domestication on plant-microbe defenses, and microbial-based strategies for crop resilience. Recent publications highlight her research on flooding’s effects on plant-insect-microbe communication, plant genotype-microbiome interactions, and low-cost agricultural monitoring tools. Her lab employs chemical ecology and microbiology techniques in model tritrophic systems. Ngumbi is also involved in projects analyzing plant stress signaling, mycorrhizal colonization, and sustainable pest management using cucurbita volatiles. Her work aligns with global food security goals under climate change scenarios. Email: enn@illinois.edu Labs & Teams: The Ngumbi Lab at the University of Illinois investigates chemical-mediated multitrophic interactions to improve crop production and ecosystem health.

Monika Hilkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Ecology
• Molecular Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Monika Hilker is a distinguished faculty member at Freie Universität Berlin, where she serves as Head of the Department of Applied Zoology/Animal Ecology within the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy. She is also the speaker and director of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 973 "Priming and Memory of Organismic Responses to Stress". Her research group is affiliated with the Dahlem Centre of Plant Sciences, one of the research focus areas of Freie Universität Berlin. Prof. Hilker's research centers on the Chemical and Molecular Ecology of Plant-Insect Interactions. Her team investigates the infochemical web in tri- and multitrophic systems by studying the mechanisms and functions of chemical communication between plants, herbivorous insects, predatory and parasitic insects. They employ chemical and molecular techniques alongside modern behavioral assays to identify infochemicals involved in multitrophic interactions, study their biological activities, and investigate their biogenesis. Current research projects focus on plant responses to insect egg deposition, the molecular ecology of insect eggs, defense mechanisms of insect eggs against pathogens and parasitoids, and plant defense against herbivores primed by egg deposition. Prof. Hilker's publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with numerous high-impact publications spanning several decades. Her recent work (2021-2025) shows a strong focus on plant defense mechanisms triggered by insect egg deposition, molecular signaling pathways, and multitrophic interactions. The research spans diverse plant systems including pine trees, Arabidopsis, elm trees, and grassland species, examining how plants respond to various stressors including insect herbivory, drought, and egg deposition. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Silverstein-Simeone Award for work at the frontiers of chemical ecology. She previously served as President (2010-2011) and Vice-president (2009-2010) of the International Society of Chemical Ecology and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of World Wildlife Fund, Germany. Prof. Hilker actively mentors students and researchers, with several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in her group. She teaches courses in Biology of Insects, Molecular and Chemical Ecology of Plant-Animal Interactions, and Scientific Writing. Her research has significant implications for understanding the evolution of complex organismic interactions and may contribute to biological control strategies for forest and agricultural pest insects.

Markus Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Plant Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Markus Fischer is a leading ecologist at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences, heading the Plant Ecology section. His research focuses on global change impacts, biodiversity dynamics, and ecosystem functions. He integrates evolutionary, ecological, and social-ecological sciences to address conservation and sustainable development challenges. Key research areas include plant population biology, biodiversity assessment, ecological synthesis, and policy-relevant conservation strategies. His work spans global scales, examining drivers of biodiversity loss, ecosystem services, and climate change effects. Publications emphasize translocation of rare plants, forest biodiversity-carbon trade-offs, drought impacts on grasslands, and multifunctional landscapes. He collaborates on initiatives like the IPBES and Jena Experiment, advocating for science-policy interfaces to enhance biodiversity awareness and governance. Notable contributions include the 'ReSurveyEurope' database and assessments of mountain biodiversity. His lab promotes integrative approaches to balance ecological, social, and economic needs in land management.

• Chemical Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Phytochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lora Richards is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She directs the Richards Lab, which investigates chemically mediated ecological interactions with a focus on plant chemistry's role in structuring ecological communities. Her multidisciplinary approach combines field studies, laboratory experiments, and spectroscopic techniques to examine fundamental ecological questions spanning trophic interactions, phytochemical diversity, and community assembly. Her research explores how plant chemistry influences ecological niches, consumer diversity, and coevolutionary dynamics between plants and herbivores. Current projects examine phytochemical variation across environmental gradients, chemically-mediated multitrophic interactions in tropical ecosystems, and impacts of global change on plant-insect relationships. Her work integrates metabolomics with ecological theory to understand biodiversity maintenance mechanisms. Dr. Richards' publications demonstrate consistent focus on phytochemical ecology across spatial scales, with recent work examining fire regime impacts on insect communities, intraspecific chemical variation in tropical shrubs, and cross-scale community detection methods. Her research consistently bridges chemical ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation science.

Angela Smilanichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Immunology
• Chemical Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Angela Smilanich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, with research focusing on ecological immunology, chemical ecology, and insect-plant-pathogen interactions. Her work examines how phytochemical variation influences insect immunity, disease susceptibility, and multitrophic interactions. Dr. Smilanich earned her Ph.D. from Tulane University (2008) and completed postdoctoral research at Wesleyan University. Her current research investigates how diet quality mediates immune responses to viral pathogens in caterpillars, spatial patterns of disease transmission, and the consequences of host plant chemistry for insect conservation in changing environments. Her laboratory employs diverse approaches including metabolomics, gene expression analysis, and field experiments to understand how nutritional quality and plant secondary chemistry shape insect responses to pathogens. Recent work explores viral infection dynamics across landscapes, nutritional immunology of herbivores, and conservation implications of global change for insect populations.

Patricia Mortonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aging and the Life Course
• Population Health
• Health Disparities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patricia Morton is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, specializing in life course health research. Her work examines how childhood socioeconomic disadvantage and maltreatment influence adult health trajectories through socioeconomic, behavioral, and physiological pathways. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology and Gerontology (dual-title), Purdue University M.S. in Sociology, Purdue University B.S. in Applied Sociology, Texas State University Dr. Morton's research centers on Aging and the Life Course , Population Health , and Health Disparities , with emphasis on social inequality and quantitative methodology. She investigates how early-life adversity accumulates across the lifespan to shape health outcomes, particularly examining racial/ethnic and gender differences in biological embedding processes. Analysis of her 2019-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on life course epidemiology, with recurring themes including childhood misfortune's impact on inflammation, functional status, and chronic disease. Key patterns show increasing attention to racial/ethnic disparities, gender-specific pathways, and the role of personality factors in moderating health outcomes. Her notable awards include: Outstanding Publication Award (ASA Aging Section, 2022) Wayne State University Teaching Award (2021) Gerontological Society of America Theoretical Developments Award (2014) Purdue University Distinguished Dissertation Award (2016) Dr. Morton serves as Site PI and Co-Investigator for the $824,948 NIA/NIH grant 'Childhood Misfortune and Adult Health among Black, White, and Hispanic Americans' (2020-2024), examining racial/ethnic variations in early adversity's health consequences. She teaches advanced courses including Seminar in Aging and the Life Course, Social Statistics, and Epidemiology across sociology and public health programs.

Xiaojuan Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biodiversity-Ecosystem Functioning (BEF)
• Forest Ecology
• Ecosystem Productivity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Xiaojuan Liu is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences. She has served as a former Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple projects, including the 'Belowground productivity and complementarity' initiative and the 'MultiTroph Data management and synthesis' project. Her research focuses on biodiversity-ecosystem interactions, particularly tree diversity effects on productivity, belowground processes, and trophic interactions in subtropical forests. She has contributed to international collaborations such as the BEF-China and MultiTroph projects, emphasizing data management and experimental design in large-scale ecological studies. Key Projects: BEF-China: Data sharing and cooperation in a joint Sino-German-Swiss initiative. MultiTroph: Leading roles in ant trophic interactions, data synthesis, and administrative coordination. Research Interests: Biodiversity effects on ecosystem stability, root dynamics, multitrophic interactions, and climate resilience in forest ecosystems. Her work integrates field experiments, data management, and ecological modeling to address global challenges like climate change impacts on forests. She has published extensively on biodiversity mechanisms, ant-plant interactions, and experimental design in tropical/subtropical ecosystems.

Alexandra Erfmeierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Ecology
• Biological Invasions
• Evolutionary Ecology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Erfmeier is a full Professor and Director at the Institute for Ecosystem Research, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, where she leads the Department of Geobotany. She has been a faculty member since 2014 and holds a prominent role in research on plant invasions, evolutionary ecology, and biodiversity. Her research focuses on the mechanisms behind biological invasions, particularly the roles of genetic diversity, evolutionary processes, plant-soil interactions, and environmental stressors such as UV-B radiation and drought. She conducts experimental work in common gardens, reciprocal transplants, and large-scale biodiversity experiments, often in collaboration with international teams in subtropical China. Her recent publications reveal consistent themes in invasion biology, climate change impacts, and ecosystem functioning. Articles span high-impact journals like Science , Nature Communications , and Global Change Biology , highlighting trends in genetic adaptation, species interactions, and conservation implications. Her work increasingly integrates ecological, evolutionary, and anthropogenic drivers of vegetation change. She has supervised numerous doctoral researchers and contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in restoration and conservation. Her team includes PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working on topics such as ash dieback, invasive plant physiology, and archaeobotanical approaches to invasion history.

• Theoretical Ecology
• Applied Mathematics
• Population Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Russell Golinski is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Biology from New Mexico State University (2006) and combines expertise in theoretical ecology and applied mathematics. Education: Ph.D. (Theoretical Biology), New Mexico State University, 2006. His research focuses on population and community dynamics, particularly: Developing statistical and mathematical models for estimating organismal occupancy, abundance, and density. Analyzing temporal and spatio-temporal dynamics of nonlinear ecological systems across multitrophic interactions (predator–prey, host–parasite, mutualist–host). Investigating ecological responses to environmental variability using nonlinear time series analysis, with applications to diapausing insect populations, arthropod-borne viruses, and climate change. Studying nonlinear dynamics of infectious diseases (e.g., H5N1 avian influenza, Dengue, HIV) in relation to environmental drivers. Exploring the relationship between structure and dynamics in large ecological interaction networks (consumer-resource, mutualistic, parasitic links).