جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elizabeth W. Boyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Environmental Science
• Biogeochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth W. Boyer is a Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and a member of the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE). Her research focuses on coupled hydrological, ecological, and biogeochemical processes influencing streamflow and water quality, with emphasis on designing land management strategies to mitigate pollution and conserve surface waters. Her work spans diverse topics including soil moisture dynamics, climate change impacts, and the effects of wildfires on hydrology. Notable achievements include the 2021 Black Award for Excellence in Research, AAAS Fellowship (2020), and recognition by the American Geophysical Union (2018). She actively collaborates with international researchers and has contributed to projects such as the Critical Zone Collaborative Network. Key research themes: Soil moisture variability, river corridor functions, nutrient cycling, and land use impacts. Grants: Co-PI on a $2.85M NSF grant for K-12 education (2015). Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including influential studies on phosphorus loss in US rivers and deep learning applications in hydrology.

• Fish Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Marine Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Moulton is a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University's College of Science. His work focuses on fish ecology, conservation, and biotelemetry, with expertise in habitat connectivity, migration patterns, and stress responses. Educational Background: Ph.D., Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia (expected 2025) Certificate in Advanced Teaching and Learning, University of British Columbia (2022) M.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University (2016) B.S., Zoology and Environmental Science, Miami University (2012) Moulton's research spans marine ecosystems, including mangrove-seagrass-patch reef interactions and salmonid conservation. His publications highlight applications of telemetry in tracking fish movements, responses to environmental stressors, and innovative genetic sampling techniques. He has received the Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award from the UBC Faculty of Forestry. Outreach and Education: Co-instructor for BIOL 4490/4491 (Field Ecology in Costa Rica) Active in graduate school/conservation career panels Participates in Skype a Scientist for K-12 outreach

Dominique Gravelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial ecology
• Biogeography
• Metacommunity ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Dominique Gravel is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Université de Sherbrooke and Director of BIOS 2. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Integrative Ecology. His work bridges theoretical and empirical ecology, focusing on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem functioning, and climate change impacts. Research Interests: Professor Gravel’s research spans spatial ecology, biogeography, and metacommunity dynamics. He develops mathematical models and leverages Big Data to predict ecosystem responses to environmental changes. Key themes include: Ecological networks and species interactions Climate-driven biodiversity shifts Microbial ecosystems in extreme environments (e.g., carnivorous plants) Conservation strategies for dynamic landscapes Recent Research Trends: His 2024–2025 work emphasizes Arctic migration patterns, land-use strategies for biodiversity, and the integration of ecological networks into conservation policy. He also pioneered the BON in a box platform to standardize biodiversity monitoring. Awards & Recognition: Canada Research Chair in Integrative Ecology Grants & Collaborations: Gravel leads interdisciplinary projects on climate adaptation, microbial community assembly, and forest management. His lab collaborates with institutions like the IRBV (Université de Montréal) and global biodiversity networks. Labs & Teams: His research group uses experimental and computational approaches to study food webs, species interactions, and ecosystem resilience. Key projects involve Arctic tundra dynamics and tree diversity experiments.

Mitchell Welchمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agent-Based Modelling
• Machine Learning
• Precision Agriculture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Mitchell Welch is an academic in Computational Science at the University of New England within the School of Science and Technology . Specializing in Agent-Based Modelling , he leads the Precision Agriculture Research Group (PARG) . His work bridges machine learning , high-performance computing , and GIS integration , focusing on agricultural systems , livestock monitoring , and sports collective behavior analysis . Education: Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), University of New England PhD, University of New England Research Interests: Agent-Based Modelling in Ecology & Agriculture Machine Learning for Activity Classification (e.g., livestock behavior, sports performance) Computer Vision & Object Tracking Collective Behavior Analysis in Sports & Animal Groups Teaching: Courses in Databases , Computer Networks , and Systems Analysis . As Postgraduate Coordinator , he redesigned curricula for Master of Data Science and related programs. Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple HDR students. Active in securing grants for interdisciplinary projects combining HPC, sensor technologies, and agricultural/sports applications. Labs/Teams: Leads the Precision Agriculture Research Group , collaborating with industry on virtual herding , RFID tracking , and sports analytics initiatives.

Timothy Schaerfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Collective animal behavior
• Honey bee nest-site selection
• Mathematical biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Schaerf is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of New England, specializing in mathematical biology. With a BSc (Honors) and PhD from the University of Sydney, his research examines collective animal behavior—particularly honeybee nest-site selection and fish shoaling dynamics. He coordinates Mathematics and Statistics disciplines at UNE. Current projects include rugby collective state analysis (2025) and predator-prey interactions in fish shoals. His ARC Discovery Grant (2019-2021) supported studies on animal movement. Recent publications cover krill swarm organization, bee density estimation, and computational models of group behavior. Dr. Schaerf teaches computational mathematics, differential equations, and calculus. He supervises multiple PhD students investigating dung beetle ecology, invasive species modeling, and Antarctic krill movement.

Brian Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fish Ecology
• Bioenergetics and Community Ecology of Streams
• Ecosystem Controls on Aquatic Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brian Kennedy is a Professor of Fishery Biology and Ecology at the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources , Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences. His research focuses on fish ecology, stream ecosystem dynamics, and biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems. Dr. Kennedy holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College (2000) and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Colgate University (1991). Research Interests: Kennedy's work explores fish bioenergetics, community ecology of streams, and the role of ecosystem controls on aquatic processes. He utilizes biogeochemical tracers and otolith microchemistry to study fish migration patterns and habitat use. His studies span temperate and tropical streams, including investigations into salmonid life history plasticity, invasive species management, and the effects of human activities (e.g., mining, deforestation) on aquatic ecosystems. Key Contributions: Kennedy has published extensively on juvenile salmon dispersal behavior, riparian buffer effectiveness in mitigating deforestation impacts, and the application of interdisciplinary methods in water resource management. His research integrates field observations, isotope geochemistry, and experimental approaches to address conservation challenges in freshwater systems. Education & Training: Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Dartmouth College, 2000 B.S. Biological Sciences, Colgate University, 1991 Labs & Collaborations: Kennedy leads the Integrative Fish Ecology & Ecosystem Studies group, collaborating with institutions on projects such as the RiverNET data initiative tracking salmonid populations across watersheds. His work often involves partnerships with federal agencies and NGOs to inform fisheries management and restoration practices.

Jacob Hochardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Resource Economics
• Environmental Policy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacob Hochard is the Knobloch Associate Professor of Conservation Economics at the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Wyoming (2015) and dual BAs in Economics and Environmental Studies from Gettysburg College (2011). His research focuses on integrating geospatial analysis, mathematical modeling, and empirical methods to study interactions between natural and human systems, with a focus on natural resource policy, biodiversity conservation, and disaster risk management. Prof. Hochard’s work spans coastal resilience (e.g., mangrove protection), climate solutions, and public health impacts of environmental hazards. Notable projects include assessing hurricane impacts on vulnerable populations, valuing wildlife populations for natural wealth accounts, and developing tools to predict drinking water contamination risks. He has collaborated with institutions like the U.S. EPA, IPBES, and The Nature Conservancy on initiatives such as the SHOW WYO conservation initiative and the STAR project predicting well contamination risks. His interdisciplinary grants include a $799,952 EPA STAR grant for predicting contamination risks in private wells and a Knobloch Family Foundation award for Wyoming’s natural wealth accounts. Hochard also co-leads a postdoctoral research program in environment and natural resource economics, emphasizing wildlife modeling and ecosystem services. Education: PhD Economics (UWyo, 2015), BA Economics & Environmental Studies (Gettysburg College, 2011) Affiliations: Faculty Fellow, U.S. EPA; former Assistant Professor at East Carolina University (2015–2020) Labs/Teams: Leads the SHOW WYO Initiative and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on natural capital accounting and disaster preparedness

David Finkelhorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Victimization
• Child Abuse/Neglect
• Family Violence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Finkelhor is a Professor of Sociology and University Professor at the University of New Hampshire, serving as Director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center and Co-Director of the Family Research Laboratory. His work spans over four decades focusing on child victimization, child maltreatment, and family violence. He is internationally recognized for pioneering research on child sexual abuse, including foundational texts like Sourcebook on Child Sexual Abuse and Child Victimization . Finkelhor co-founded major national data initiatives such as the National Survey of Children Exposed to Violence (NatSCEV) and the National Incidence Study of Missing, Abducted, Runaway and Thrownaway Children (NISMART). His research integrates diverse forms of child victimization under 'Developmental Victimology.' Education: Ph.D., Sociology, University of New Hampshire M.Ed., Sociology, Harvard University B.A., Social Sciences, Harvard University Research Interests: Applied Sociology, At-Risk Youth, Child Abuse/Neglect, Family Violence, Internet Safety, and Victimization/Compensation. His work emphasizes policy-relevant findings on cyberstalking, image-based sexual abuse, and multi-type maltreatment. Grants & Awards: Awards include the Daniel Schneider Child Welfare Book of the Year Award (2009). Funding sources include NIH, DOJ, and other agencies. Recent grants support studies on technology-facilitated abuse and global child sexual abuse trends. Labs & Teams: Leads the Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC) and collaborates with the Family Research Laboratory. His work informs policy through reports on child safety curricula and legislative bans on physical punishment.

Kevin Monteithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wildlife Ecology
• Ungulate Nutrition
• Population Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Monteith is Professor of Natural Resource Science at the University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources with joint appointment in Zoology and Physiology. He holds PhD in Biological Sciences from Idaho State University and MS/BS from South Dakota State University. Monteith directs research at the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. His integrative research program examines: Nutritional mechanisms driving population dynamics in large mammals Risk-sensitive resource allocation strategies Climate change impacts on ungulate life histories Sustainable habitat-based management frameworks Predation effects mediated through nutritional pathways Monteith employs longitudinal monitoring of individual animals to understand nutritional constraints and behavioral adaptations. His work has established protocols for sustainable ungulate management across western ecosystems, with recent focus on climate vulnerability and disease ecology. Publication themes demonstrate consistent investigation of state-dependent behaviors, migration plasticity, and conservation genomics. Research Approach: Field-intensive studies combine physiological monitoring, GPS telemetry, demographic tracking, and nutritional analysis to reveal mechanisms linking individual fitness to population performance. Current projects investigate bighorn sheep recovery dynamics, pronghorn management paradigms, and thermal impacts on mating systems.

• Population Ecology
• Community Ecology
• Carnivore Conservation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Joe Holbrook is Assistant Professor in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Zoology & Physiology at the University of Wyoming. He holds a PhD in Natural Resources from the University of Idaho, MS from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and BS from University of Idaho, with postdoctoral training at Montana State University and USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station. Research integrates population and community ecology to examine: Carnivore spatial ecology across disturbance gradients Human-wildlife coexistence frameworks Landscape-scale conservation planning Novel remote sensing applications His work employs cutting-edge LiDAR technology to analyze habitat use patterns across three dimensions. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in: Quantifying recreation impacts on mesocarnivores Modeling species responses to forest disturbances Mapping biodiversity hotspots through sensor fusion Evaluating conservation policy effectiveness

• Animal Behavior
• Behavioral Ecology
• Ecological Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick Kelley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Zoology & Physiology at the University of Wyoming. His research focuses on how environmental factors shape animal behavior and influence ecological outcomes, particularly in tropical ecosystems. He leads the Behavioral Complexity Lab, which integrates field studies, quantitative analysis (including AI and bioacoustics), and physiological measurements to explore behavior-environment interactions. Education: B.A. Biology (Harvard University, 2001), Ph.D. Animal Behavior (University of California, Davis, 2012). Postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley (2011-2013), Florida State University (2013), University of British Columbia (2013-2014), and University of New Hampshire (2014-2016). Research emphasizes tropical birds in Panama and Hawaii, jumping spiders, and invasive species impacts. Key themes include climate adaptation, stress physiology, and novel seed dispersal networks. Methodologies combine fieldwork with advanced tools like deep learning and ecological modeling. Teaching includes Behavioral Ecology (ZOO-4415/5415), General Biology (LIFE-1010), and Data Science in R (HP-4151). Current lab focuses on causal AI applications to measure complex behaviors influencing ecological processes like competition and predation.

Ann L. Rypstraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arthropod Ecology
• Spider Behavior
• Invasive Species Impact
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ann L. Rypstra is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology at Miami University. She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the Center for Animal Behavior, Ecology Research Center, Miami Ecological Big Data Initiative, Center for Aquatic and Watershed Sciences, and Institute for the Environment and Sustainability. Her work focuses on the behavior, ecology, and diversity of arthropod predators, with spiders being a central subject due to their ecological roles and experimental tractability. Her research explores topics such as invasive species’ competitive success, anthropogenic stressors (e.g., herbicides) on spider populations, sensory priorities in predator-prey interactions, and behavioral adaptations to environmental pressures. Ongoing projects highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking predator effects to broader ecosystem dynamics. Publications demonstrate a focus on pesticide impacts, predator-prey interactions, and behavioral ecology, often involving student-led investigations. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her contributions to arthropod research are evident through collaborative studies and mentorship. Courses taught include Biological Concepts, Evolutionary Biology, and Environmental Biology, reflecting her emphasis on education and environmental science. Her research group actively engages students in independent projects, fostering creativity and innovation. Affiliations with major environmental initiatives at Miami University underscore her role in bridging basic research with applied ecological challenges.

Candace Lowمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Insect Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Candace Low is a Faculty Lecturer at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Her work focuses on ecological interactions, particularly in insect behavior, parasitoid-host dynamics, and migratory species conservation. She has contributed to studies on shorebird habitat utilization and optimal control strategies in plant-herbivore systems. Research interests include conservation biology, entomology, and the application of ecological principles to habitat management. Her studies explore topics such as leafminer behavior, vibrational communication, and the effects of environmental factors on insect populations. She has also engaged in collaborative teaching initiatives to enhance biology education at the department level. Publications span from 2003 to 2018, reflecting a sustained focus on ecological dynamics and applied conservation strategies. Her work bridges theoretical and applied research, addressing issues like migratory species management and the ecological impacts of agricultural practices. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. She advises no students in the available data, though her teaching role suggests involvement in undergraduate/graduate mentorship.

R. Keller Kopfمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

R. Keller Kopf is a Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Zoology at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology, specializing in ecology and conservation biology. He leads the Bachelor of Environmental Science program and teaches courses in statistical analysis and biological research design. His research focuses on applied and fundamental questions related to fish ecology, river-floodplain management, and sustainable fisheries in tropical Australia, particularly Northern Territory ecosystems. Dr. Kopf collaborates on numerous projects addressing climate change impacts, water resource management, and invasive species. He has contributed to initiatives like the Assessment of Climate Change Risks to NT Ecosystems and the Adelaide River Technical Advisory Panel. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life on land and below water. Key research themes include fish community dynamics, trophic interactions, and the ecological roles of large predators like crocodiles. Recent studies explore biodiversity indicators for wetlands, citizen science applications in fisheries, and the effects of water abstraction on aquatic species. His publications emphasize statistical modeling and field-based approaches to ecological conservation. Dr. Kopf supervises postgraduate research and has been involved in grants totaling millions of AUD. He is a co-investigator on projects spanning 2020–2028, including studies on sustainable fisheries, carnivore restoration, and water security in northern Australia.

Clare Emblingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Bioacoustics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Clare Embling is an Associate Professor in Marine Ecology and Associate Head of School for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Plymouth’s School of Biological and Marine Sciences (part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering). She leads the BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography programme and teaches modules ranging from statistical methods to marine vertebrate ecology and biological oceanography. Her research focuses on marine vertebrate ecology, conservation, habitat modeling, bioacoustics, and human impacts such as ocean noise pollution. Dr. Embling leads the Marine Vertebrates Research Unit and collaborates with the Marine Conservation Research Group. She has pioneered studies on species like manta rays, minke whales, and grey seals, addressing conservation challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Her work integrates citizen science, acoustic monitoring, and spatial modeling to inform marine protected area design and policy. Her publications (2019–2024) highlight contributions to understanding animal behavior under environmental pressures, mitigating human impacts, and advancing conservation strategies. Key themes include tagging technology, habitat use dynamics, and the ecological consequences of climate events like the Indian Ocean Dipole. She actively engages in environmental impact assessments for marine renewable energy projects and advocates for evidence-based conservation practices.