Ian Owens is a Professor and Director of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department. He holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Leicester (1991) and a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Liverpool (1988). His research focuses on avian ecology, evolution, and conservation, with an emphasis on global biodiversity, invasive species impacts, and the genetic basis of wild populations. Owens has held leadership roles at institutions such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and Imperial College London. His work integrates field experiments, genetic analyses, and big data to address ecological and evolutionary questions. He leads initiatives like eBird and the Macaulay Library, leveraging citizen science for biodiversity monitoring. Key themes include biogeographical patterns, evolutionary mechanisms, and conservation strategies for endangered species. His research interests span community ecology, evolutionary processes, and organismal biology, with a focus on applying ecological insights to global sustainability challenges. Notable contributions include studies on avian migration’s role in coevolution with parasites, phenotypic plasticity in island birds, and the ecological drivers of body size variation. Owens’ work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining genomics, spatial analysis, and citizen science to inform conservation policies. Publications highlight his exploration of avian life history strategies, extinction risk factors, and the ecological impacts of invasive species. He has pioneered global biodiversity assessments, advocating for the integration of natural history collections to address environmental challenges. While no formal awards are listed, his leadership and research contributions have significantly impacted conservation science and ornithology.
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Daniel Rabosky is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as Curator at the Museum of Zoology. His research program spans macroevolution, speciation dynamics, and phylogenetic comparative methods, with particular expertise in Australian reptiles and squamate evolution. Rabosky maintains an active laboratory and is currently seeking new graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to join his research team. Rabosky's research interests focus on macroevolutionary patterns and processes, particularly the connections between microevolutionary dynamics and large-scale biodiversity patterns. His work integrates phylogenetic comparative methods with ecological and morphological data to understand speciation processes, adaptive radiations, and the evolutionary dynamics of reptile communities, especially Australian skinks. He has made significant contributions to methodological developments in evolutionary biology through software tools like BAMM (Bayesian Analysis of Macroevolutionary Mixtures) and BAMMtools for analyzing evolutionary rate heterogeneity across phylogenetic trees. Analysis of Rabosky's recent publication record reveals a strong focus on evolutionary theory, methodological development, and empirical studies of reptile diversification. His work spans theoretical macroevolution, phylogenetic comparative methods, Australian herpetology, and the connections between population-level processes and macroevolutionary patterns. The research demonstrates increasing integration of genomic data with traditional morphological and ecological approaches, reflecting broader trends in evolutionary biology. Rabosky actively mentors graduate students including Matheus Januário and Tristan Schramer, and supervises postdoctoral fellows Michael Harvey, Jonathan Mitchell, Sonal Singhal, and Rudolf von May. His laboratory receives research funding supporting multiple projects in macroevolutionary dynamics, with recent grants likely supporting work on the connections between metapopulation ecology and speciation rates, as evidenced by his 2025 Ecology Letters paper. The Rabosky Lab maintains a strong presence in both theoretical and empirical evolutionary biology, with particular strengths in phylogenetic methods development, squamate reptile evolution, and the interface between micro- and macroevolution. The lab actively collaborates with researchers across institutions and contributes to major initiatives like the openVertebrate project for 3D imaging of museum specimens.
- Macroevolution
- Speciation
- Herpetology
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Andreas Weberمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Andreas Weber is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Digital Society Institute , specializing in the Knowledge, Transformation & Society (KiTeS) research group . His work examines the long-term historical and global relationship between Science, Technology, and Society , with particular focus on colonial histories of natural history, chemistry, and sustainability , as well as computational technologies for contextualizing digitized archives . He leads the HAICu project (2023–2029) on digital cultural heritage and coordinates STS PhD training for the Netherlands Graduate Research School (2019–2024). MA & PhD in History (2005 & 2012), Leiden University Assistant Professor (2017–2023), University of Twente Andreas' research integrates digital humanities with colonial science history , emphasizing global histories of minerals , digital humanism , and AI's societal context . His 15 most recent publications (2016–2025) explore topics like colonial bias in natural history collections , FAIR data implementation , and semantic annotation of handwritten archives , spanning disciplines from history of science to computer science and museum studies . He has received 7 scientific awards , including multiple Best Teacher Awards (2020–2023) and the IEEE eScience Best Poster Award (2018). Andreas supervises PhD and postdoctoral projects while engaging in media commentary on colonial heritage issues and co-organizing international conferences like Hydrogen Pasts and Futures (2024).
Pasi Sihvonenمشاهده پروفایل
استاد مدعو
Dr. Pasi Sihvonen serves as Docent in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Helsinki, where he also holds the position of Director of the Zoology Unit at the Finnish Museum of Natural History. He supervises doctoral students in the Wildlife Biology Doctoral Programme and has directed numerous international research projects focused on geometrid moth systematics. His work combines molecular and morphological approaches to study one of the most diverse insect groups globally. Dr. Sihvonen's research focuses on the systematics and biodiversity of geometrid moths (Geometridae), a megadiverse insect radiation comprising approximately 24,000 species worldwide. His work emphasizes large-scale international collaborations that integrate molecular data with morphological analysis to understand evolutionary patterns. He is particularly known for his contributions to the landmark monograph series "Geometrid Moths of Europe" and advocates for digitization of natural history collections to provide open access to biodiversity data. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on geometrid moth taxonomy, phylogenetics, and biogeography, with increasing incorporation of advanced technologies like micro-CT scanning for integrative taxonomy. His research spans diverse geographical regions including Europe, Africa, and South America, revealing patterns of diversification and adaptation across this globally distributed moth family. Dr. Sihvonen has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to lepidopterology and taxonomy: Publication of the Year from the Lepidopterists' Society of Africa (2014) Lepidopterist of the Year in Finland from the Lepidopterological Society of Finland (2004, 2015) Risto Tuomikoski Prize for Taxonomist of the Year in Finland (2007) As a supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology, Dr. Sihvonen guides the next generation of taxonomists and evolutionary biologists. His grant portfolio includes significant international projects such as SYNTHESYS+ (2019-2023), BioMonitor4CAP (2022-2026), and BGE Europe (2024-2025), demonstrating his leadership in biodiversity research and monitoring initiatives across Europe. Dr. Sihvonen leads research teams at the Finnish Museum of Natural History's Zoology Unit, which maintains extensive insect collections that serve as critical resources for biodiversity research. His current projects focus on advanced biodiversity monitoring, pollinator conservation, and developing genomic resources for Finnish arthropods, positioning his work at the intersection of traditional taxonomy and modern conservation science.
- Systematics
- Biodiversity
- Taxonomy
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Harvey Ballard is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as the Internships Coordinator, Herbarium Director, and Curator of Vascular Plants at the Floyd Bartley Herbarium. His work bridges molecular biology, taxonomy, and conservation, with strong institutional ties to national botanical networks and research centers. Research Interests: Dr. Ballard’s research focuses on plant systematics, phylogenetics, molecular ecology, and conservation genetics. His lab investigates evolutionary processes in plants, particularly in the genus Viola and the family Violaceae. Using molecular tools such as microsatellites and next-generation sequencing, his team studies hybridization, polyploidy, and breeding systems like chasmogamy and cleistogamy. His work has broad implications for understanding species formation and plant diversity. Publications & Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on taxonomic revisions, phylogenetic analyses, and floristic contributions. The research spans new species descriptions, generic reclassifications, and molecular phylogenies, primarily in Violaceae and related families. The integration of traditional morphology with modern genomics underscores a multidisciplinary approach to plant systematics. Scientific Service & Recognition: Adjunct Faculty, Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science Research Associate, Missouri Botanical Garden Research Associate, Carnegie Museum Member, BRAHMS Database System International Advisory Group Editorial Board, Acta Botanica Cracoviensia Program Director, U.S. Virtual Herbarium Database Network Member, Ohio Rare Plant Technical Advisory Committee Member, Ohio Flora Committee Violaceae Working Group, Species Plantarum Programme Advising and Grants: Dr. Ballard coordinates undergraduate internships and advising in plant biology. He led a National Science Foundation grant to digitize herbarium collections across Appalachian Ohio, creating a regional databasing and imaging network. He also engages in contract research with the U.S. National Arboretum for microsatellite development in ornamental shrubs. Laboratories and Teams: His lab collaborates with Dr. Sarah Wyatt on the genetic basis of mixed breeding systems in Viola . The team employs molecular techniques including ISSRs, microsatellites, and 454 shotgun sequencing. The Floyd Bartley Herbarium, under his curation, is a hub for botanical research and education, utilizing BRAHMS software for specimen management.
- Plant Systematics
- Phylogenetics
- Molecular Ecology
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Daniel Livingstone is a researcher at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) specializing in the application of games and 3D technologies to enhance learning and public engagement. His work spans medical visualization, heritage interpretation, and broader educational technology domains. Current PGR supervisee: Shaojie Ni (AR & Gamification in Museums) Email: D.Livingstone@gsa.ac.uk Research Themes : Serious games, virtual reality, 3D anatomical modeling, disease education, digital heritage preservation, and AI-driven simulations. Highlights include AR tools for rheumatology engagement, VR applications in diabetes management, and digital reconstructions of historical surgical instruments. Article Trends : Focus on merging immersive technologies with healthcare education, heritage storytelling, and interdisciplinary applications of game engines. Recurring keywords: Augmented Reality , 3D Visualization , Medical Education , Public Health , Virtual Environments .
S. Scott Graham is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric & Writing and Associate Director for A.I. Science & Culture at the Humanities Institute of the University of Texas at Austin . He is affiliated with the Center for Health Communication , the Addiction Research Institute , the University of Texas Opioid Response Consortium , and the Health Informatics Research Interest Group . PhD, Iowa State University Research focuses on AI and machine learning in bioscience/health policy communication, bioethics, and health AI Author of three books: The Doctor & The Algorithm , The Politics of Pain Medicine , and Where's the Rhetoric? Projects include Transparency to Visibility (T2V) and Spectacular Specimens: A Global Study of Cadaverous Rhetorics at Anatomical Museums His work combines science and technology studies , critical algorithm studies , and public interest informatics to analyze health AI's societal implications. He has developed tools for parsing conflicts of interest in biomedical publishing and studies the ethics of anatomical museum displays. Scientific Awards & Grants: NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grant (T2V project) NSF's XSEDE computational resources NIH funding for health communication research National Endowment for the Humanities support for Spectacular Specimens He teaches courses like Arguing With Scientists , Rhetoric And Algorithms , and Research Methods In Rhet/Wrt . Current research explores ethical frameworks for health AI and global anatomical museum rhetorics.
Meghan Balkمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر ارشد
Meghan Balk is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Evolution and Paleobiology Group at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo. Her work combines museum collections and trait databases to investigate how inter- and intra-specific traits change across time and space. She is passionate about digitizing museum data and enabling FAIR data principles for continued exploration of data-driven science across evolutionary biology and ecology. Balk received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in 2017 with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Science through the Department of Biology. She earned her B.S. from the University of California, Davis in 2010 in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, & Biodiversity, with a minor in Paleobiology through the Department of Geology. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both biological sciences and geological perspectives on evolutionary processes. Her research employs both micro- and macroscopic approaches to understand abiotic and biotic drivers of phenotypic evolution. She investigates within and among lineage phenotypic evolution using fossil and modern records of organisms like bryozoans. Her work on abiotic drivers examines body size changes in species like the bushy-tailed woodrat across geological time, while her research on biotic drivers explores predator-prey relationships in the fossil record, particularly focusing on species like Otodus megalodon. She utilizes machine learning and computational approaches to extract morphological trait data from specimen images. Balk's publication record demonstrates expertise across evolutionary biology, paleontology, ecology, and computational approaches. Her recent work focuses on developing FAIR and modular workflows for image-based knowledge discovery in the emerging field of imageomics. She has made significant contributions to understanding body size evolution across geological time, predator-prey relationships in the fossil record, and promoting open science principles for trait-based research. Her work bridges traditional paleontological methods with cutting-edge computational techniques. Balk is actively involved in several research projects including ROCKS PARADOX (Dissecting the paradox of stasis in evolutionary biology) and Machine-readable Nature (MaNa). She collaborates with researchers across institutions to create ontologies and workflows for trait data, such as the Functional Trait Resource for Environmental Studies (FuTRES) project and the Biology-Guided Neural Networks project. She teaches courses including Foundational Open Science Skills workshop, Git for Mere Mortals webinar, and R Basics Crash course, emphasizing the importance of reproducible research practices.
Brian Weeksمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Brian Weeks is an Associate Professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, where he joined as an Assistant Professor in 2019. His research focuses on understanding how species and communities respond to human-induced environmental changes, with particular emphasis on avian systems. Weeks leads an active research group that integrates museum specimen-based work, genomics, and field studies to investigate biodiversity responses to global change. Weeks' research interests span evolutionary ecology, climate change biology, and biodiversity conservation. His work primarily examines how bird species and communities have responded to environmental change through morphological adaptations. He combines museum-, field-, and lab-based approaches to study evolutionary processes across multiple scales, from macroevolutionary patterns in the Solomon Islands to contemporary changes in North American migratory birds. His lab has developed innovative methods like Skelevision for high-throughput measurement of functional traits from museum skeletal specimens. His publication record shows a strong focus on climate-driven morphological changes in birds, with recent work demonstrating how warming temperatures drive size reductions while simultaneously increasing wing length. His research has revealed that smaller-bodied species change at faster rates, and that migration timing shifts are decoupled from morphological changes. Weeks' lab also investigates biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships and extinction risk prediction. Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering (2022) Ecological Society of America's George Mercer Award (2022) Katma Award, American Ornithological Society ISI Highly Cited paper (2021) Weeks advises multiple PhD and Master's students, and his lab collaborates extensively with researchers across institutions. His work has received significant media attention, with coverage in Science, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BBC News, and numerous international outlets. His research on birds shrinking due to climate change achieved an Altmetric score higher than 99.98% of papers tracked, reflecting its substantial scientific and public impact.
David Fletcher Wright is an Assistant Professor of Paleobiology in the School of Geosciences at the University of Oklahoma and Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. He also holds research associate appointments at the National Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History. Wright combines specimen-based fossil data with statistical phylogenetics to study biological diversity through Earth's history, focusing on echinoderms and their evolutionary radiations. Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2016) M.S., Ohio University (2012) B.S., University of Kansas (2010) His research intersects macroevolution , phylogenetic comparative methods , and the evolutionary history of marine invertebrates , particularly crinoids (sea lilies, feather stars). He applies Bayesian techniques to fossil phylogeny reconstruction and investigates how ecological vs. geological changes drive diversification and mass extinctions. His work often leverages the ~500-million-year echinoderm fossil record as a natural experiment for testing evolutionary theories. Wright's 15 most recent publications span topics like crinoid systematics, Jurassic sea star origins, and the impact of seawater chemistry on echinoderm evolution. Common themes include phylogenetic uncertainty, character evolution modeling, and integrating fossil data with molecular phylogenies. Notable journals include Nature Communications Biology , Papers in Palaeontology , and Biological Reviews . 2025 Junior Faculty Fellowship, University of Oklahoma 2024 NSF grant ($1.17M) for Late Ordovician extinction research 2018–2020 Gerstner Scholar & Lerner-Gray Fellow, American Museum of Natural History 2017–2018 Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow, National Museum of Natural History 2016 Presidential Fellow, The Ohio State University Wright advises students in phylogenetic paleobiology, including Phifer, E.J. His lab collaborates globally on projects like the Anticosti Island biodiversity initiative and systematic revisions of Paleozoic echinoderms. He has authored or co-authored 35 peer-reviewed publications, describing 26 new species and 20 higher taxa, with over 878 citations and an h-index of 17.
- Paleontology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Phylogenetics
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Gunter Fischerمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر
Gunter Fischer is the Senior Vice President of Science & Conservation at the Missouri Botanical Garden , a leading institution in botanical research and biodiversity conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Vienna and has additional studies in Information Technology and Botany/Chemistry from the University of Salzburg. His research focuses on bridging science and conservation practices, with expertise in forest restoration, plant taxonomy, and molecular ecology. Education: Ph.D. in Botany, University of Vienna (2007): Study on orchid speciation in Madagascar and the Mascarenes. M.Sc. in Botany with focus on Chemistry and Genetics, University of Salzburg (2001). Additional studies in Information Technology at the University of Salzburg (2002–2005). Research Interests: His work spans conservation strategies, forest dynamics, and plant systematics. Key areas include: Botanic garden and nature reserve management. GIS applications in ecological research. Evolutionary botany and molecular ecology of orchids. Wildlife forensics and biodiversity informatics. His articles highlight contributions to global conservation networks, such as the ForestGEO initiative, and address threats to endangered species like Aquilaria sinensis and coastal sharks. His work on CAM evolution in orchids and forest fragmentation underscores interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity challenges. Advising & Contributions: No students or grants are explicitly listed. His leadership at the Missouri Botanical Garden involves coordinating large-scale conservation projects and global collaborations through platforms like ForestGEO. Labs/Teams: He leads the Center for Conservation & Sustainable Development , fostering projects on forest dynamics, herbarium curation, and wildlife trade monitoring.
Marcia Schulmeisterمشاهده پروفایل
استاد آموزشی
Dr. Marcia Schulmeister serves as Director and Teaching Professor in the Environmental Geology Programs at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, with a dual appointment in the Department of Geology. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in applied hydrogeology and geochemistry, focusing on contaminated site remediation and groundwater management. Her professional work spans government agencies in the U.S., China, Thailand, and Germany, addressing soil and groundwater contamination challenges. Dr. Schulmeister holds prestigious titles including Fellow of the Geological Society of America and Fulbright Scholar. She contributes to academic leadership as associate editor for professional journals and serves on multiple boards. Her research explores innovative methods like electrical resistivity tomography and direct-push geochemical profiling, with recent emphasis on virtual geology education and international environmental projects in Thailand and Vietnam. Key Expertise: Hydrogeology field methods, contaminant transport modeling, karst terrain studies International Experience: Collaborations in China, Thailand, Germany, and Vietnam Teaching Innovation: Pioneering online geoscience education for non-traditional students Her work integrates field-based learning through the Robert P. Harrison Field Station and virtual museum tours. Current research trends emphasize climate change impacts on groundwater systems and geohazard mitigation for infrastructure protection.
- Hydrogeology
- Geochemistry
- Environmental Geology
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Sylke Frahnertمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر
Dr. Sylke Frahnert is a Researcher at the Museum of Natural History Berlin (Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research), where she serves as Curator of the Ornithological Collection and Women's Representative. Her work spans ornithology, taxonomy, and historical collection studies, focusing on avian systematics, evolutionary morphology, and the legacy of colonial-era expeditions like Ernst Schäfer's Tibet missions. She employs advanced techniques such as 3D geometric morphometrics to analyze corvid skulls and bird footscale patterns. Research Interests: Evolutionary morphology of birds, type specimen documentation, historical context of colonial collections, and functional integration of avian species in urban ecosystems. Publications: Her publications (2004–2011) emphasize type specimen cataloging, taxonomic revisions, and the intersection of ornithology with cultural heritage. Notable works include analyses of the Oppenheim Collection, Nauru bird specimens, and 3D morphometric studies on corvid skulls. Team Involvement: She collaborates on projects like the digital catalog of German ornithological type specimens under GBIF and contributes to museum-wide initiatives such as the 'Class, Order, Art' anniversary volume.
Zeray Alemseged is a Professor in the Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago . He is a paleoanthropologist specializing in human evolution, particularly the origin and diversification of early hominins in the Mio-Pliocene and their ecological context. Education: B.Sc. in Geology (Addis Ababa University, 1990), M.Sc. in Paleontology (University of Montpellier II, 1994), Ph.D. in Paleoanthropology (University of Paris VI/National Museum of Natural History, 1998) His research focuses on: Phylogenetic relationships among early hominins Environmental and ecological drivers of human evolution Application of imaging and visualization techniques to fossil analysis Study of non-human primates (Cercopithecidae) in hominin sites His recent work explores cranial and dental morphology trends in Plio-Pleistocene hominins, isotopic dietary analysis, and the thoracolumbar transition in Australopithecus afarensis . Articles highlight his contributions to understanding brain growth patterns, enamel thickness, and the role of digital imaging in non-destructive fossil studies. Scientific Recognition: Donald N. Pritzker Professorship (2018) Emerging Explorer, National Geographic Society (2004) Fellow, AAAS (2013) and California Academy of Sciences (2011) Full Scholarship, Centre National des Oeuvres Universitaires (1993-1998) Zeray leads the Alemseged Lab , which combines fieldwork in East Africa (Dikika, Mille-Logya) with virtual paleoanthropology and digital imaging. He was appointed Chair of the Sub-Saharan Africa Faculty Working Group at UChicago in 2025, emphasizing his role in academic engagement with African institutions.
John Abbottمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Dr. John Abbott is an Associate Professor and Chief Curator at the University of Alabama Museums , where he leads the Department of Museum Research & Collections. With a PhD in Entomology from the University of North Texas (1999), his career spans academic research, conservation initiatives, and public outreach. Education: PhD (1999), MS (1998) from University of North Texas; BS (1993) from Texas A&M Academic Role: Associate Professor at University of Alabama Museums since 2016 Research Leadership: Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Odonatology Research Focus: Specializes in Odonatology (dragonfly and damselfly studies), combining systematics , biogeography , and conservation biology with innovative citizen science approaches. Key projects include: Conservation genetics of endangered dragonflies Population dynamics of American Burying Beetle Citizen science data collection networks Field guide development (Texas and North America) Wing evolution and digitization projects Scientific Contributions: Author of 4+ field guides, with 1500+ research photos documenting global insect diversity. His work appears in journals like Freshwater Biology and Biological Invasions . Awards: Notable recognition includes the Hamilton Book Award at UT Austin for his Damselflies of Texas publication. Outreach: Active nature photographer and science communicator, maintaining platforms like OdonataCentral and PondWatch for public engagement.
- Entomology
- Odonatology
- Biogeography
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