جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

William Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Imperial History
• European History
• Military History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Foster is the College Professor of History at Homerton College, University of Cambridge, and Director of Studies for History and History/Modern Languages. He has been a Fellow since 2007 and served as Vice-Principal (deputy Head of House) from 2013 to 2019. His research explores how individual lived experiences intersect with large-scale historical processes such as imperialism, superpower rivalry, and military conscription in Modern Europe. Research Focus: Imperial history, armed neutrality in Europe, and US-Russia imperial perceptions. Current Projects: 'Russians and Americans: Connected Histories of Empire,' 'The Ordeal of Neutral Europe,' and 'The Conscription Map of Europe.' Teaching: Courses on 'Europe's Modern Age of Violence' and 'Connected Histories of the US and USSR/Russia.' Publications: Over 40 articles in entomology, biodiversity, and tropical ecology, with a focus on oil palm plantations and rainforest ecosystems. His work bridges historical analysis with ecological studies, though no scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Entomology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Emilie Snell-Rood is a Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on urban ecology, evolutionary biology, and entomology, with particular expertise in butterfly biology and responses to environmental stressors. Her research interests span multiple areas of ecological science: Urban ecosystem dynamics and species adaptation to urban environments Butterfly biology, including life history traits and species interactions Heavy metal pollution effects on insect populations Behavioral plasticity and adaptation to environmental change Conservation biology with focus on pollinators and urban biodiversity Dr. Snell-Rood's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on how urban environments impact butterfly physiology and evolution. Her work examines heavy metal accumulation in urban butterflies, sodium metabolism differences between sexes, and how geographic range size influences tolerance to environmental toxins. This research provides critical insights into how species adapt to human-altered landscapes and pollution. She has received significant research funding for projects including: Documentation and Toxicity of Microplastics in Urban Ecosystems (2025-2028) Karner Blue Butterfly Insurance Population establishment in Minnesota (2023-2026) LTER: The Changing Nature of Cities: Ecological and Social Dynamics in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Urban Ecosystem (2021-2027) Heavy metal pollution and safe community food access in the Twin Cities (2022-2023) Pollinator plantings and the redistribution of soil toxins (2022-2025) Dr. Snell-Rood is also engaged in public outreach, having contributed expert commentary on topics including how city life affects animal cognition and how students at the University of Minnesota are pressuring faculty to confront racism in academia.

Franco Basileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytical Chemistry
• Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry
• Proteomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Franco Basile is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wyoming, specializing in Analytical Chemistry and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry . His research focuses on developing rapid, non-enzymatic sample preparation techniques for proteomics and metabolomics of biological and environmental samples, including microorganisms, bees, plants, and coal deposits. Education: B.S. in Chemistry (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1985), Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (Purdue University, 1992) Research Interests include: Analytical Mass Spectrometry : Pioneering thermal/microwave digestion for on-tissue proteomics and imaging-MS Metabolomics and Lipidomics : Analyzing root exudates, invasive grasses, and insect cold tolerance Microbial Ecology : Investigating sterol synthesis in bacteria and soil metaproteomics Article Trends span from 2025 to 2012 , emphasizing MALDI- and ESI-MS applications in proteomics, metabolomics, and environmental analysis. Recent work includes non-intrusive laser techniques for protein denaturation monitoring and sterol gene studies in planctomycetes. Scientific Awards : NSF CAREER Award R&D 100 Award ACS Outstanding Professor Award Lindbergh Foundation Research Award Funding sources include NSF, NIH, USDA, and DTRA for projects on insect cryobiology , microbial methane production , and field-portable biodetection systems . The Biodetection and Mass Spectrometry Laboratory houses advanced instrumentation like Q-Exactive HF-X Orbitrap and MALDI-ToF/ToF-MS, supporting interdisciplinary collaborations across ecology, geology, and biomedical sciences.

Stuart Westمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Social Evolution
• Cooperation in Microorganisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Stuart West is a Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Oxford's Department of Biology. His research focuses on the evolution of social behaviors, including cooperation, altruism, and spite, with a particular emphasis on how these phenomena drive major evolutionary transitions. He employs a multidisciplinary approach combining theoretical models, experimental studies, and comparative analyses across species, particularly in bacteria and insects. Key research areas include the evolution of cooperation and division of labor, genomic analyses of social behaviors, and the role of ecological factors in shaping social strategies. His work addresses questions such as how cooperation evolves despite potential cheating, and how symbiotic relationships influence diversification. Professor West is affiliated with two Oxford addresses: the Department of Biology on Mansfield Road (OX1 3SZ) and the South Parks Road campus (OX1 3RB). His research has explored topics ranging from microbial cooperation to the evolutionary dynamics of eusociality in ants. He is actively engaged in advancing methods like SOCfinder, a genomic tool for identifying cooperative genes in bacteria.

Clint Penickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Insect Ecology
• Urban Ecology
• Biomimicry/Bio-inspired Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clint Penick is an Assistant Professor of Insect Ecology in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. His research focuses on understanding insect ecology and behavior, particularly in urban environments, and translating biological insights into engineering solutions through biomimicry. Key areas include ant diversity patterns, climate change impacts on arthropods, and bio-inspired material design. Penick's work integrates field ecology, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling. He explores how ants adapt to urbanization, investigates antimicrobial defenses in social insects, and studies structural properties of biological materials like cactus wood and marine sponges. His research bridges entomology with engineering, contributing to advancements in robotics, meta-materials, and sustainable design. Notable projects include studying the invasive 'ManhattAnt' (Lasius emarginatus) in NYC, developing motion compensators for insect-like robots (TOLC), and analyzing form-function relationships in natural structures like the Venus flower basket. He collaborates across disciplines, involving engineers, computer scientists, and artists to apply biological principles to human challenges. Penick advises graduate and undergraduate students in his research areas, though specific advisees are not listed here. His work has been supported by various grants and collaborations, though grant details are not explicitly provided in the text. He maintains an active lab focused on ecological and applied entomology projects.

Richard Gillمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Environmental Science and Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Richard Gill is an Associate Professor in Evolutionary & Experimental Ecology at the Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London. His research group focuses on insect responses to environmental stressors, particularly the impacts of agricultural practices and climate change on bees. They investigate molecular, physiological, and behavioral effects of habitat loss, pesticides, and temperature changes on insect populations, with a special emphasis on social insects like bumblebees and honeybees. Key research interests include understanding pollination signals to address pollination deficits, analyzing plant-pollinator interactions under environmental change, and exploring genomic diversity in insect populations. Gill’s work bridges ecological applications with evolutionary biology, addressing human-induced threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services. His publications highlight trends in pesticide effects on bee behavior, climate-driven adaptations in pollinators, and the use of spectral reflectance to monitor pollination. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to insect conservation and ecological science are evident through his extensive publication record and collaborative projects like the X-Polli: Nation citizen science initiative. Advising and grants details are not provided in the text, but his research group’s activities suggest active engagement in collaborative projects and student mentorship. Gill’s work is centered at Silwood Park, a renowned research facility within Imperial College, emphasizing field and lab-based studies on insects in natural and agricultural ecosystems.

Mary Myerscoughمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Biology
• Atherosclerosis Modeling
• Honeybee Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Mary Myerscough is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly modeling atherosclerosis progression, honeybee colony dynamics, and social insect behavior. She has contributed to understanding macrophage lipid dynamics, plaque regression mechanisms, and hive thermoregulation. Her work combines mathematical models with biological systems, addressing topics like cell behavior, population dynamics, and disease mechanisms. Myerscough has secured grants including an ARC Discovery Project on atherosclerosis and collaborations in mathematical biology. Her research spans interdisciplinary areas from cardiovascular science to ecological modeling, with over 55 peer-reviewed publications. Education background and affiliations: Affiliated with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science. Research interests include mathematical modeling of biological systems, atherosclerosis, and social insect behavior. Grants include projects on lipid-cell interactions and educational initiatives like shark bite analytics. Key contributions include models of honeybee colony collapse, termite architecture, and atherosclerotic plaque development. Her work bridges applied mathematics with life sciences, addressing both theoretical and applied questions in health and ecology.

Takao Sasakiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Collective animal behavior
• Collective learning
• Animal cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Takao Sasaki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on collective cognition in animal groups, particularly using homing pigeons and acorn ants as model organisms. He explores how groups achieve higher cognitive abilities than individuals through information pooling and decision-making processes. His work combines field observations with mathematical modeling and computational simulations to uncover principles of collective intelligence. Research interests include collective animal behavior, collective learning mechanisms, and decision-making strategies in social insects. He investigates how environmental cues, colony size, and quorum thresholds influence group decisions during tasks like nest relocation and foraging. His methodologies involve cutting-edge tools such as GPS tracking, high-resolution video analysis, and hidden Markov models. Recent articles highlight studies on fire ant pontoon bridge dynamics, reversal learning in ant colonies, and the impact of tagging on recruitment behavior. These studies emphasize local information processing and self-organization principles in swarm systems. Sasaki’s contributions bridge behavioral ecology, cognitive science, and systems biology. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His research also examines the role of individual diversity (e.g., ‘naïve’ individuals) in enhancing group exploration efficiency in homing pigeons. He explores historical influences on decision-making and the anchoring effect’s role in nest site selection.

• Animal cell and molecular biology
• Animal developmental and reproductive biology
• Animal physiological ecology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Little serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology within McMaster University's Faculty of Science. His research bridges molecular mechanisms with ecological consequences across diverse animal systems. His primary research domains include: Animal physiological ecology and environmental stress responses Thyroid hormone signaling in thermal adaptation Epigenetic regulation of developmental plasticity Metabolic and cardiovascular adaptations in ectotherms Ecotoxicological impacts of environmental contaminants Over the past decade, his publication record demonstrates consistent focus on how environmental variation shapes physiological performance through molecular pathways. His work frequently examines thyroid hormone-mediated mechanisms linking environmental cues to epigenetic changes, particularly in thermal acclimation contexts. Recent articles highlight emerging concerns about climate change impacts on ectotherm physiology, with specific attention to sex-specific vulnerabilities and recovery dynamics following environmental stressors. Dr. Little actively contributes to academic training through courses including Environmental Physiology (BIOLOGY 728), Animal Physiology - Regulatory Systems (BIOLOGY 3UU3), and Cell Physiology (BIOLOGY 3P03).

• Systemic Design
• Environmental Sustainability
• Sustainable Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Silvia Barbero is Associate Professor (L.240) at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. She serves as Vice Rector for Communication and Promotion and contributes to the GEDI Observatory for Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Scientific Director for EU Horizon 2020 (2018-2023) President of the Systemic Design Association (2018-) Editorial roles in journals like Formakademisk and Journal of Cleaner Production Research Focus: Systemic Design applied to environmental sustainability, circular economy, and territorial development. Her work bridges ecological principles with industrial innovation, addressing challenges in packaging, furniture, and healthcare systems. Key themes include sustainable transitions, co-design methodologies, and cross-cultural comparisons (China-Italy). Awards: ADI Design Index (2016, 2017) 5R HERO AWARDS (2013) Eco-Efficiency Award (2005) Teaching & Mentorship: Leads courses in Design for Sustainable and Circular Systems and Systemic Design for Territorial Development . Supervises PhD students researching topics like circular textiles, community care, and sustainable manufacturing. Projects: Coordinates international initiatives including SYSTOUR (2023-2027), MULTITRACES (2019-2022), and RETRACE (2016-2020). Collaborates with institutions like CNR-IRET and companies through commercial agreements.

• Animal Behavior
• Social Dynamics
• Ecological Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Webster is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on the behavior of group-living animals, including social foraging, competition, information diffusion, and predator-prey dynamics. He investigates the benefits/costs of grouping, mechanisms of group formation, and how individual behaviors shape collective outcomes. Key research interests include understanding how group structure influences survival strategies, decision-making in social contexts, and the ecological implications of collective behavior. His work spans various taxa, including fish, ants, and arthropods, with a focus on both theoretical and empirical approaches. Dr. Webster supervises PhD students Melissa Ramsay and Li Veiros. His publications explore topics such as cognitive styles in sticklebacks, climate impacts on fish social behavior, and cooperative predator inspection in fish. He has contributed to popular science through articles like 'Animals learn survival tricks from others – even if they live alone' in The Conversation. His research integrates experimental fieldwork and computational modeling, often collaborating with international teams. Current projects examine how environmental stressors affect group cohesion and how social learning operates in solitary species.

Andrew Churchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Geography
• Environmental Science
• Sustainability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Andrew Church serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at the University of Bedfordshire , where he also holds an academic position as Professor . His research spans Human Geography and Environmental Science , focusing on Cultural Ecosystem Services , Sustainability , and Community Engagement with natural spaces. Andrew has spearheaded the 2022-26 Research & Innovation Strategy , emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact. He leads the University's Sustainability Strategy and is developing a Community Engagement Strategy for 2023. Current projects include the £1.8m Towards Brown Gold initiative (funded by ESRC ), which examines sanitation challenges in Ethiopia, Ghana, India, and Nepal through cross-disciplinary approaches. His recent academic output focuses on art-based research methods , water governance , and environmental perception across urban and global contexts. Andrew actively collaborates with micro-biologists , water scientists , and inclusive artists in international settings. Involvement in : Research & Innovation Strategy (2022-26) Sustainability Strategy implementation £1.8m ESRC-funded Towards Brown Gold project Research Themes : Cultural Ecosystem Services Sanitation & Water Management Community Engagement with Nature Interdisciplinary Environmental Research

James F. A. Tranielloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Biology
• Social Insect Ecology
• Neuroethology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James F. A. Traniello is a Professor of Biology Education at Boston University, specializing in the behavioral mechanisms, ecology, and evolution of social insects. His research integrates sociobiology, neurobiology, and ecology to explore how social complexity influences brain evolution, neurochemistry, and behavioral development in ants. He earned his PhD from Harvard University and teaches BI 225: Introduction to Behavioral Biology . Education: PhD in Biology, Harvard University His research interests include the neurobiology of social structure, social brain energetics, and the metabolic scaling of social insect colonies. He employs techniques such as immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and transcriptomics to study how brain architecture and neurochemistry support collective intelligence and division of labor. Recent work examines the evolutionary trade-offs between brain size, cognitive demands, and social complexity, with comparative studies linking ant brain evolution to human neurobiology. His lab investigates genomic and physiological adaptations in ants, including metabolic polyphenism and the role of dietary diversity in gustatory evolution. Key Research Themes: Social brain evolution, neuroethology, behavioral senescence, and genomics of social insects Traniello advises students such as Isabella Arabia, whose senior thesis explores ant-inspired art installations. While no personal awards are listed, his lab members have received recognitions like the Charles Terner Award and Belamarich Dissertation Writing Award. His lab (jftlab) collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, bridging ecology, neurobiology, and evolutionary theory to address questions about the emergence of complex social systems in insects.

Lakey Lakeyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Agricultural Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lakey Lakey is a second-year PhD student in the Sustainable Agrifood Systems program at the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy. His research focuses on policy frameworks, socio-economic determinants, and climate-driven shocks influencing sustainable plant-based protein production practices, particularly legume integration. Before his PhD, Lakey worked at Bhutan's Department of Agriculture managing R&D programs and led multilateral projects like ACIAR. He contributed to Bhutan's National Adaptation Plan and Low Emission Development Strategy under its NDC. His expertise spans agricultural policy, climate resilience, and Bhutan's rural development. Education: Pursuing PhD in Sustainable Agrifood Systems. Previous roles include founding member of the Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture (associate editor) and core team for Bhutan’s climate adaptation strategies. Research Interests: Lakey’s work bridges policy analysis with climate impacts, emphasizing how socio-economic dynamics shape agricultural decisions. Key areas include sustainable protein systems, climate-smart agriculture, and Bhutan’s agri-food system transitions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates ecological, economic, and policy dimensions to address food security challenges. Publications: Lakey’s research spans climate change adaptation, agri-food systems, and Bhutan’s agricultural policies. His work highlights strategies for resilient food systems in the Global South and the role of legumes in sustainable protein production. Awards: None listed. His contributions are recognized through policy impacts and collaborative projects. Advising & Grants: Supervised by Dr. Ayesha Tulloch, Dr. Angela Guerrero Gonzalez, and Dr. Rudolf Messner. His research aligns with CAB’s focus on sustainable bioeconomy solutions.

• Agri-food systems
• Geographical Indications (GI)
• Sustainability in agriculture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria Cecilia Mancini is a full Professor at the Department of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Parma. Her work focuses on agri-food systems, geographical indications, sustainability, and consumer behavior through extensive European research projects like FOOD IMPROV’IDERS and AGRICORE. 2020-2022: FOOD IMPROV’IDERS (EU funded) 2019-2023: AGRICORE (EU Horizon 2020) 2018-2021: SEU (EU Erasmus+) Her research spans sustainable food chains , animal welfare policies , and consumer acceptance of novel foods , including culturing meat. She serves on scientific committees for international workshops and contributes to journals like Sustainability and Sviluppo Locale . Teaching assignments include courses on food quality systems at the University of Parma and guest lectures in Germany, France, and Poland. 2022: Erasmus Visiting Professor at Heilbronn University 2021: Teaching at FAO expert meetings As an internationalization delegate for the University of Parma, she coordinates blended learning programs and summer schools on food sustainability.