جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Sophie Sanchezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vertebrate Paleontology
• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• Comparative Anatomy
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Sophie Sanchez is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Organismal Biology, specializing in Evolution and Development. Her research focuses on vertebrate evolution, using advanced imaging techniques like synchrotron microtomography to study fossilized anatomy and developmental processes. She has contributed significantly to understanding sensory organ evolution in jawed vertebrates, early tetrapod development, and the structural adaptations of ancient fish. Key work includes studies on placoderms, osteostracans, and the molecular bases of evolutionary innovations. Her findings bridge paleontology with developmental biology, employing cutting-edge microscopy to reveal hidden biological details in fossils. Publications highlight her expertise in fossil musculature, bone histology, and genomic evolution, with high-impact contributions to journals like Nature and Science . Collaborative projects involve global teams analyzing Devonian and Permian vertebrates, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to evolutionary questions.

Wolfgang Wüsterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Snake Systematics
• Venom Toxicology
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Professor Wolfgang Wüster is a Professor in Zoology (Molecular Ecology) at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, snake systematics, and venom toxicology, using snakes as model systems. He teaches courses in zoology and herpetology, including Arizona fieldwork and advanced herpetology modules. Education: PhD in Systematics of Asian cobras from the University of Aberdeen (1990). His research interests include the evolution of venom composition, species delimitation in snake complexes, warning signals, biogeography, and conservation genomics. He supervises postgraduate students in topics like European viper conservation and snake systematics. Recent publications highlight his work on snake venoms, taxonomy, and the impacts of climate change on reptile species. He collaborates globally, contributing to antivenom efficacy studies and venom evolution research. Professor Wüster has been involved in projects such as genomic studies of adders and the phylogeography of vipers. His work bridges molecular ecology with conservation, emphasizing practical applications in biodiversity preservation.

Melissa Kempمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quaternary Paleontology
• Conservation Paleobiology
• Caribbean Biodiversity
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Melissa Kemp is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Natural Sciences. She is based at the Jackson School of Geosciences campus in Austin, Texas, with an office in PAT 102. Her research focuses on Quaternary paleontology, conservation paleobiology, and the ecological dynamics of Caribbean and North American biodiversity hotspots. She teaches GEO 391: Broader Impacts in STEM, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement. Dr. Kemp’s work integrates morphological and molecular data to study evolutionary adaptations, extinction processes, and human impacts on ecosystems. Her NSF CAREER Award supports research on Jamaican fossil ecosystems, while her NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015) advanced studies on North American reptile evolution. She actively promotes equity in STEM through programs like GEOPAths GO Jamaica, which combines service learning with conservation efforts. Key research themes include reconstructing ancient communities, analyzing functional trait diversity in reptiles, and understanding the role of historical contingency in shaping modern biodiversity. Her grants and awards reflect a dual focus on scientific discovery and educational outreach, bridging paleontology with modern conservation challenges.

• Macroevolution
• Speciation
• Herpetology
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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.

• Paleontology
• Paleoecology
• Biostratigraphy
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Dr. Cesare Andrea Papazzoni serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His expertise spans vertebrate paleontology , biostratigraphy , and paleoenvironmental reconstructions with a focus on foraminifera and carbonate systems . Teaching responsibilities include courses on Paleontology and Evolution of Vertebrates (Master's in Science Teaching and Communication) and Applied Biostratigraphy (Geosciences program), where students engage in fossil identification, gamma-ray stratigraphy, and paleoclimatic analysis. Research interests center on climate change impacts on marine calcifiers during Paleogene thermal events (EECO, MECO). His work examines resilient coral reef ecosystems , nummulitid foraminifera , and shallow-water carbonate factories through integrated biostratigraphic, isotopic, and sedimentological methods. Recent studies include iron ooid genesis in Eocene basins and taxonomic revisions of historical fossil collections. Publications (2021–2025) reveal expertise in benthic community dynamics during MECO , taphonomic analysis of vertebrate fossils , and biostratigraphic correlation between SBZ and CN zones . Collaborative work spans ichthyosaur morphology , coral diversification patterns , and microfacies analysis of Paleogene successions. Current projects integrate multidisciplinary approaches to sedimentary systems affected by tectonic-climatic coupling.

Jeffrey Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleontology
• Vertebrate Evolution
• Dinosaur Evolution
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Jeffrey Wilson serves as Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Curator at the Museum of Paleontology at the University of Michigan. He also holds affiliations with the Center for South Asian Studies and African Studies Center. Dr. Wilson specializes in the evolution of reptiles from the Mesozoic Era (250-65 million years ago), with particular focus on sauropod dinosaurs and Mesozoic vertebrates of Indo-Pakistan. His research integrates field and museum studies with computational evolutionary analyses and functional morphology experiments. His publication record demonstrates ongoing contributions to vertebrate paleontology, with recent work examining sauropod dinosaur morphology and classification. Notably, his research has been featured in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology and informed the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History's 2024 "Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas" exhibit. Wilson maintains active engagement with academic communities through multiple institutional affiliations and continues to advance understanding of dinosaur evolution and paleobiogeography.

Duncan J. Irschickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Animal Behavior
• Bioinspiration
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Duncan J. Irschick is a Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, leading the Irschick Lab and co-founding initiatives like Digital Life and the Center for Evolutionary Materials. His research integrates evolutionary biology, biomechanics, and technology to study animal movement, adhesion systems, and 3D imaging. He earned a B.S. from UC Davis (1991) and a Ph.D. from Washington University, St. Louis (1996). Research focuses on gecko adhesion (GeckskinTM), 3D imaging (BeastcamTM), and bioinspired technologies. He explores how animal form and function inform synthetic design, with applications in conservation, robotics, and material science. His work spans diverse taxa, including sharks, salamanders, and reptiles, emphasizing functional morphology and evolutionary adaptation. Key achievements include over 137 peer-reviewed publications, patents on adhesives, and global media recognition. Awards include UMass Amherst's Outstanding Research Award (2014), Chancellor's Medal (2014), and Distinguished Faculty Lecture (2016). He has delivered 76 invited talks worldwide and collaborates with engineers, computer scientists, and conservationists. His lab develops open-access 3D models via Digital Life, aiding education and conservation. Current projects include studying elasmobranch energetics, reptile locomotion, and biomimetic materials. Grants from NIH, NSF, and private foundations fund this multidisciplinary work.

Roger Bensonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Palaeontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Phylogenetics
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Roger Benson is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford specializing in paleontology and evolutionary biology. His research integrates fossil discovery, 3D morphometric analysis, and quantitative macroevolutionary studies to investigate vertebrate evolution across deep time, with particular expertise in dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and early synapsids. His primary research domains include: Phylogenetic Paleobiology : Resolving evolutionary relationships in key vertebrate clades using cladistic methods and fossil data Macroevolutionary Dynamics : Analyzing large-scale patterns of morphological diversity and species richness over 100+ million years Earth-Life Interactions : Quantifying links between environmental change, rock record biases, and biodiversity patterns using multivariate statistics Extant-Fossil Integration : Applying anatomical datasets from living species to test ecological hypotheses about extinct organisms Recent publications reveal consistent methodological innovation through synchrotron imaging, computational morphometrics, and big-data approaches to evolutionary questions. His work demonstrates how quantitative analysis of anatomical variation can resolve long-standing debates in vertebrate phylogeny while revealing fundamental principles of adaptive radiation. Though no specific awards are documented in the source material, Benson's research impact is evidenced by publications in premier journals including Nature, Science, and PNAS, reflecting significant contributions to evolutionary science. Benson actively mentors graduate students and leads international collaborations, as demonstrated by multi-institutional projects on Permian-Triassic extinction dynamics and dinosaur sensory evolution. His research group bridges field paleontology with computational biology to address fundamental questions in vertebrate evolution. Based within Oxford's Earth Sciences framework, his work leverages advanced imaging facilities and computational resources for fossil analysis and evolutionary modeling, contributing to the university's leadership in paleobiological research.

• Herpetology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Taxonomy
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Dr. Glenn Shea is a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science. He holds a DVM BVSc (Hons) from the University of Sydney (1983) and a PhD (1992), also from Sydney. His research focuses on reptile systematics, taxonomy, and conservation, particularly in Australian and Pacific species. He has authored influential field guides like *A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales* (2004/2022) and contributed to major conservation efforts such as *The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017* (2019). His work spans new species descriptions, phylogenetic analyses, and biodiversity policy. Notable projects include surveys of reptile populations on Norfolk Island and IUCN Red List assessments for reptiles. He has secured grants, including an Australian Research Council grant (1999) for scincid lizard systematics. His research frequently intersects with conservation genetics and the impacts of environmental crises like Australia's 2019-2020 Black Summer fires. Media engagements include ABC interviews on blind snake ecology and features in *IFL Science*. Collaborations with international researchers underscore his global contributions to herpetology.

Karen E. Mockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Ecology
• Landscape Genetics
• Conservation Genetics
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Karen E. Mock is a Professor in the Wildland Resources department at Utah State University’s Quinney College of Natural Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University (2000), an M.S. in Environmental Health from Colorado State University (1985), and a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin (1980). With over 10 years of prior teaching at Yavapai Community College and extensive experience at USU, she teaches Genetics in Conservation and Management and graduate special topics in landscape genetics and Bayesian data analysis. Education: Ph.D., Biology, Northern Arizona University, 2000 M.S., Environmental Health, Colorado State University, 1985 B.S., Microbiology, University of Texas at Austin, 1980 Her research focuses on molecular ecology , examining landscape patterns of gene flow and genetic diversity in species such as aspen, freshwater mussels, frogs, mountain pine beetles, bears, Phragmites, and wild turkeys. She employs molecular markers to inform conservation strategies, habitat management, and population monitoring. Recent publications highlight her work on aspen clonality , freshwater mussel phylogeny , and invasive species genetics . Her research integrates landscape genetics , phylogenetics , and conservation genomics across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Scientific Awards: Quinney College of Natural Resources Researcher of the Year, 2014 Quinney College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Advisor of the Year, 2010 College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Mentor of the Year, 2008 College of Natural Resources Teacher of the Year, 2007 Best Student Paper Award, Arizona-New Mexico Wildlife Society, 2000 Roger Hungerford Student Award, Arizona-New Mexico Wildlife Society, 2000 Mock has mentored numerous graduate students, including Ph.D. candidates in Wildland Resources and Watershed Sciences , with research spanning population genetics , conservation strategies , and molecular ecology . She contributes to journals such as Molecular Ecology , Conservation Genetics , and Forest Science .

John Wiensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Phylogenetics
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John J. Wiens is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona since 2013. Previously, he held positions at Stony Brook University as an Assistant (2002–2006) and Associate Professor (2006–2012), and roles at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as Curator (1995–2002). He earned a B.S. in Systematics and Ecology from the University of Kansas (1991) and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Texas at Austin (1995). His work is distinguished by honors like the ISI Highly Cited Researcher award and editorial leadership roles at journals including Quarterly Review of Biology and Ecology Letters . Research Interests: Wiens’ lab focuses on three key areas: (1) integrative phylogenetic approaches to evolutionary and ecological questions, (2) phylogenetic theory and methods, and (3) reptile/amphibian evolution. Specific topics include species richness patterns, niche evolution, life-history traits, and climate change impacts. Methodologies combine genetic, morphological, and environmental data with computational approaches. Awards: His recognition includes the President’s Award from the American Society of Naturalists (2011) and the BIOS Distinguished Lecturer (2009). He has served on editorial boards for major journals and contributed to policy through biodiversity research. Grants and Advising: Wiens has advised numerous students (not listed here) and secured funding for projects on phylogenomics, climate change, and biodiversity. His lab collaborates globally, emphasizing open-access data sharing through tools like SuperCRUNCH. Labs/Teams: His research group integrates fieldwork and computational biology, focusing on amphibians, reptiles, and broader evolutionary patterns. Collaborations emphasize large-scale datasets and phylogenetic synthesis.

• Macroevolution
• Convergent Evolution
• Biogeography
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Mark D. Scherz is an Associate Professor at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on evolutionary biology, taxonomy, and herpetofauna of Madagascar, integrating molecular and morphological approaches. ERC Starting Grant (GEMINI) for vertebrate miniaturization genomics Co-PI on DFG Taxon-OMICS grant Develops integrative taxonomic methods using micro-CT and museomics Research Interests : Specializes in the evolutionary dynamics of giant pseudo-island systems like Madagascar, investigating macroevolution, convergent evolution, and speciation. Key projects include: Phylogenetic analysis of microhylid and mantellid frogs Comparative osteology of miniaturized vertebrates Biofluorescence mechanisms in geckos and chameleons Biogeographic patterns in Malagasy reptiles/amphibians Publication Trends : Recent work emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches (2025: skull morphology in snakes; 2024: amphibian genomics) 2021 studies on fluorescence and miniaturization Long-term taxonomic revisions of amphibians (2019-2024) Scientific Awards : ERC Starting Grant (2025) DFG Priority Programme participant (Taxon-OMICS) Collaborations : Works closely with Miguel Vences (Technical University of Braunschweig) and Frank Glaw (Bavarian State Collection of Zoology), focusing on Malagasy amphibians and reptiles.

Hugo Cabralمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Taxonomy
• Conservation Biology
• Phylogeography
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Hugo Cabral is a biologist with a PhD in Animal Biology from São Paulo State University (2023). He holds a Postdoctoral Scientist position at São Paulo State University in Brazil and works as a guest scientist in the Conservation Biogeography Lab . His research focuses on reptiles in the South American Gran Chaco region. PhD in Animal Biology, 2023 – São Paulo State University (Brazil) MSc in Conservation Biology, 2017 – National University of Asunción (Paraguay) BSc in Biology, 2012 – National University of Asunción (Paraguay) His research interests include systematics, taxonomy, distribution, and conservation of reptiles, with a focus on the impacts of land use changes in the Gran Chaco region. He also investigates evolutionary processes shaping the South American biota, particularly snake species in the area. Hugo is affiliated with the Conservation Biogeography Lab at Humboldt University Berlin, where he contributes to biodiversity research and spatial ecology projects.

Scott Keoghمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Phylogenetics
• Comparative Evolutionary Biology
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Prof Scott Keogh is a Professor in Evolutionary Biology at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Division of Ecology & Evolution within the Research School of Biology. He holds leadership roles such as former Head of Division (2012–2019, 2023) and Interim Director of the Research School of Biology (2020–2021). His research focuses on evolutionary processes in reptiles and amphibians, particularly molecular phylogenetics, comparative biology, and conservation. He has supervised 15 PhD students, 15 honours students, and hosted multiple postdoctoral researchers through his lab, which emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and fieldwork. Keogh completed his BS at the University of Illinois (1991), MS at Illinois State University (1993), and PhD at the University of Sydney (1997). He joined ANU in 1998 after an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship. His lab’s research spans four core areas: molecular phylogenetics, comparative evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology. Notable projects include studies on Australian blindsnakes, skinks, pythons, and frogs, with a focus on arid zone species and conservation genetics. His research has addressed topics like morphological evolution in reptiles, the impact of climate change on biodiversity, and the genetic basis of reproductive strategies. He has secured grants for projects such as the conservation of the Southern Corroboree Frog and studies on Australian frog phylogeography. His lab actively collaborates internationally and uses cutting-edge genomic tools for species delimitation and conservation planning. Keogh’s work has led to over 174 publications and 7625 citations, with recent studies emphasizing phylogenomics, niche conservatism, and invasive species biology. His lab’s activities are detailed on their website, which includes Twitter feeds and awards won by lab members. He advocates for rigorous taxonomy and genomic approaches to address the biodiversity crisis.

Carla Hassمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Ecology
• Molecular Phylogeny
• Biogeography
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Carla Hass is a Teaching Professor of Biology at the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in ecology, molecular phylogeny, and biogeography, with a focus on amphibians and reptiles. Her work explores evolutionary relationships, island biogeography, and genetic divergence patterns in species across Caribbean and North American regions. Education: B.S., Dickinson College, 1981 M.S., University of Maryland, College Park, 1985 Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 1990 Postdoctoral Training: Penn State University Biology Department with Dr. Linda Maxson, 1990–1991 Penn State University Institute of Molecular and Evolutionary Genetics, 1991–1992 Research interests include molecular systematics of amphibians and reptiles, Caribbean biogeography, and the application of albumin immunology to evolutionary studies. Her publications span over three decades, focusing on topics such as snake phylogeny, salamander speciation, and West Indian vertebrate relationships. Her work frequently integrates molecular data with historical biogeography to understand species diversification patterns. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Biology at Penn State, with research conducted in the Mueller Laboratory (418 Mueller Lab, University Park, PA).