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Jan Engelstaedterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Host-Parasite Coevolution
• Reproductive Parasites (e.g., Wolbachia)
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Associate Professor Jan Engelstaedter is affiliated with the School of the Environment at The University of Queensland. He holds an Associate Professorship and a PhD from University College London. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly the interplay between sexual processes and parasitism. Key areas include reproductive parasites like Wolbachia, bacterial recombination dynamics, host-parasite coevolution, and parthenogenesis in animals. He leads the Engelstädter Lab, which combines mathematical modeling with experimental and field studies. His work has been supported by grants such as the ARC Future Fellowship and multiple ARC Discovery Projects. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including those investigating antibiotic resistance, Wolbachia host shifts, and microbial community dynamics. Notable publications address topics like Wolbachia infection patterns, the evolution of antibiotic resistance, and genetic networks underlying adaptation. Engelstaedter’s lab is actively involved in projects funded by the CRC-SAAFE initiative, exploring antimicrobial resistance in agriculture and ecosystems. His research bridges theoretical models with empirical studies, contributing to understanding evolutionary mechanisms in microbial and host-pathogen systems.

• Artificial Life
• Ecological Modelling
• Insect-plant interaction
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Alan Dorin is a Professor in the Department of Data Science & AI within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. His research explores ecological modeling, artificial life, and biologically-inspired electronic art. He teaches units including Research and Innovation in Computer Science and Creative Computing. His research bridges computing with biology and ecology through: Insect-plant interaction simulations for sustainable agriculture Generative art systems inspired by biological processes Historical analysis of technology-human relationships Recent publications focus on pollinator behavior analysis, ecological simulation, and applications of computer vision in biodiversity conservation. He leads projects on precision pollination and national pollination strategy development funded by ARC and National Geographic. Dorin serves on multiple faculty committees and is Editor-in-Chief of the Artificial Life journal.

• Entomology
• Horticultural entomology
• Insect ecology
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Professor Anthony Clarke is a leading academic in entomology at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he holds the title of Professor and Chair of Fruit Fly Biology and Management within the Faculty of Science and the School of Biology & Environmental Science. His research is globally recognized for advancing sustainable management of tropical fruit flies, particularly species in the genera Bactrocera and Zeugodacus . Clarke earned a B.Agr.Sc in Entomology and a PhD in Entomology from The University of Queensland, followed by a decade of research fellowships at Australian universities before joining QUT in 2002. He has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications and supervised 20+ higher degree research students. His research spans insect ecology, evolutionary biology, and integrated pest management, with significant contributions to understanding fruit fly behavior, population dynamics, and biological control. His work has informed national and international fruit fly management strategies, particularly in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. The trends in his recent publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, phylogenetics, behavioral ecology, and landscape-level population studies to understand fruit fly biology and improve pest management. Key themes include gene expression in response to host plants, biogeographic patterns, reproductive behavior, and the role of competition in pest dynamics. Elected Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (2006) CRCNPB Science Excellence Award (2011) Australian Entomological Society Mackerras Medal (2014) Appointed to ARC College of Experts (2016) Chaired development of the National Fruit Fly RD&E Plan (2014) Chair, IPPC Expert Consultation on Phytosanitary Treatments (2014) Clarke has supervised numerous PhD and master’s students, focusing on fruit fly ecology, behavior, and management. His research has been supported by major competitive grants, including the Centre for Fruit Fly Biosecurity Innovation and projects under the Australian Competitive Grants scheme. He leads a vibrant research lab and collaborates widely across international institutions. His laboratory, Fruit Fly QUT , is a hub for tephritid research, integrating molecular, ecological, and applied approaches to address critical challenges in horticultural biosecurity.

• Plant Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Terpene Chemistry
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Dr. Andras Keszei is a researcher affiliated with the Biology Teaching & Learning Centre at the Australian National University . His work focuses on plant biochemistry and ecological genetics, particularly the chemotypic diversity in Myrtaceae family species such as Eucalyptus and Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree). His research explores terpene synthesis, enzyme function, and plant-insect interactions. The articles below highlight his contributions to understanding chemotype generation in tea trees via terpene synthases, intraspecific terpene variation in eucalypts, and gene expression dynamics in herbivory-resistant phenotypes. Keywords span Plant Biochemistry , Molecular Biology , and Ecological Genetics , with sub-fields including Terpene Evolution , Chemical Ecology , and Secondary Metabolism .