جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Phil Hammondمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Population dynamics
• Marine mammal ecology
• Foraging behaviour
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Phil Hammond is a Professor (Research) in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He is affiliated with several key research units including the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), the Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI), the Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling (CREEM), and the Marine Alliance for Science & Technology Scotland (MASTS). His work spans marine mammal ecology, population dynamics, and conservation science. B.A., University of York D.Phil., University of York His research focuses on the foraging behaviour and diet of seals and cetaceans, statistical and mathematical modelling of marine mammal populations, and estimating animal abundance. He investigates human impacts on marine mammals, including whaling, fisheries bycatch, and seal-fishery interactions, contributing directly to the conservation of vulnerable species. His expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and climate action. The most recent articles highlight advanced methodologies such as spatial capture-recapture, acoustic monitoring via signature whistles, and long-term trend analysis in cetacean populations across regions like the North Atlantic, Gulf of California, and Black Sea. These works reflect a strong emphasis on conservation-oriented ecological modelling, climate change impacts, and innovative survey techniques. Associate Editor, Marine Mammal Science (2011–present) Member, Red List Authority, IUCN (2006–present) Member, Working Group on Marine Mammal Ecology, ICES (2005–present) Member, Cetacean Specialist Group, IUCN (1998–present) Chair, Scientific Committee, International Whaling Commission (1992–1993) Member, Scientific Committee, International Whaling Commission (1981–2013) Hammond has led major research projects funded by NERC, the European Commission (Marie Curie Fellowship), and the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He has supervised postgraduate research and contributed to national and international policy through advisory roles. He has organized training workshops on abundance estimation and served on multiple scientific committees and peer review panels. He is actively involved in collaborative research networks and has contributed to open-access datasets on marine mammal abundance, killer whale dynamics, and environmental change impacts. His leadership in projects like EcoSTAR and Monitoring Marine Mammals from Autonomous Underwater Vehicles underscores his commitment to integrating technology and ecology for marine conservation.

Simon Bonnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Statistics
• Bayesian Methods
• Mark-Recapture Models
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simon Bonner is an Associate Professor in Environmetrics in the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at The University of Western Ontario. Previously, he held positions at the University of Kentucky (Assistant Professor), University of British Columbia (Postdoc), and completed his PhD at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on developing statistical models for ecological data, particularly Bayesian hierarchical methods applied to wildlife population monitoring via mark-recapture experiments. He has contributed to studies on salamanders impacted by mountaintop removal mining, predator-prey dynamics, and conservation challenges in diverse ecosystems. Education: PhD in Statistics, Simon Fraser University Postdoc, University of British Columbia Research Interests: Ecological statistics, Bayesian modeling, and hierarchical models Applications in wildlife population dynamics, conservation, and environmental impact studies Methodological advancements in capture-recapture and occupancy modeling Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD/MSc students in statistical ecology and applied data science Focus on interdisciplinary projects with collaborators in biology and environmental science Labs & Teams: Lead of the Ecological Statistics and Applied Data Science Laboratory at Western University Collaborations with researchers on salamander ecology, predator behavior, and conservation biology

• Medical Entomology
• Vector Biology
• Disease Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Scott A. Ritchie is a senior academic and researcher affiliated with James Cook University, specializing in medical entomology and vector biology. His work focuses on mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue and Japanese encephalitis, and the role of Wolbachia in disease control. He has extensively contributed to understanding mosquito population dynamics, vector control strategies, and surveillance methodologies. Ritchie's research emphasizes the application of novel trapping technologies, such as the male Aedes sound trap and nucleic acid preservation cards, to improve disease surveillance. His collaborations span international studies, including field trials in Australia and the Pacific, evaluating Wolbachia-based interventions to suppress mosquito populations and reduce disease transmission. Key projects include investigating Wolbachia stability in Aedes aegypti populations, analyzing dispersal pathways of invasive species like Aedes albopictus, and developing tools for real-time monitoring of arboviruses. Ritchie’s interdisciplinary approach integrates molecular biology, ecology, and engineering to address public health challenges posed by vector-borne diseases.

Francisco Álvaresمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wildlife Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Large Carnivore Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Francisco Álvares is a Principal Researcher at CIBIO-InBIO, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, affiliated with the University of Porto, Portugal. He holds a PhD and leads research on large carnivores, particularly the Iberian wolf, in human-dominated landscapes. He is also an external collaborator at the Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da Universidade do Porto, managing the Mammal collections. Position: Principal Researcher Institution: CIBIO-InBIO, University of Porto Research Group: CONGEN Email: falvares@cibio.up.pt Membership: Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe (IUCN), Iberian Wolf Research Team His research focuses on wildlife ecology, conservation, and management of large carnivores, with emphasis on human-wildlife interactions such as livestock depredation, behavioral responses to infrastructure, and ethno-biological aspects. He has conducted fieldwork across Europe, Africa, and Asia, assessing populations of canids including wolves, jackals, and wild dogs. His work integrates ecological monitoring with conservation policy, contributing to environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects. The recent publications highlight trends in conservation physiology (e.g., hair cortisol as a stress biomarker), population genetics, disease ecology (e.g., sarcoptic mange), and spatial ecology of wolves and other carnivores. His studies often employ non-invasive methods and long-term monitoring to inform management strategies in human-modified landscapes. He has participated in over 50 research and monitoring projects, many related to hydroelectric and wind energy developments in Portugal, ensuring ecological considerations are integrated into infrastructure planning. His advisory roles extend to national and international bodies, including the European Commission. Scientific Contributions: Over 40 publications, including 24 in indexed journals Projects: EDP Sabor, EDP Tua, LoboNW, LoboSulDouro, and others Supervision: Involved in student theses and research training Francisco Álvares leads field teams and collaborates with international scientists, contributing to global understanding of carnivore conservation. His work bridges science and policy, promoting sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife.

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Environmental Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Duan Biggs is an Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University, holding the Charles Olajos and Ted Goslow Chair for Southwestern Environmental Science and Policy. They are affiliated with the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Informatics and focus on sustainability research. Their work spans conservation biology, wildlife trade policy, and agricultural sustainability. Research interests include: Biodiversity conservation Wildlife trade and policy Climate-resilient agricultural practices Protected areas management Large carnivore ecology Recent publications highlight: 1) socio-ecological impacts of Indonesia's songbird trade; 2) policy frameworks for CITES integrity; 3) soil carbon/nitrogen dynamics in Kenyan farming systems; and 4) spatial monitoring of Ugandan carnivores.

Laura Cowenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Statistics
• Capture-Recapture Methods
• Tag Loss Models
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Laura Cowen is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Victoria, specializing in ecological statistics with a focus on capture-recapture methods. Her work addresses real-world challenges in wildlife, fisheries, and public health, including estimating population parameters for species like seabirds and fishery populations, and modeling hidden human populations such as injection drug users and homeless individuals. She leads the Cowen Lab, committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Her research integrates statistical methods with ecological and public health applications, including tag loss modeling, hidden Markov models, and large-scale data analysis. She collaborates with diverse fields such as microbiology, sociology, and anthropology. Key projects include estimating salmon exploitation rates, California sea cucumber movement, and lemur population viability in fragmented habitats. Cowen received her PhD from Simon Fraser University and has held roles in initiatives like the VADA (Visualization and Data Analytics) team and the WHALE program at SFU. She was awarded the 2025 Bob Riffenburgh Award for bridging statistical ecology and public health applications, including pandemic modeling and serotype occupancy analysis. Her lab emphasizes fostering an inclusive environment and supports Indigenous student initiatives through AISES chapter formation and travel awards.

Richard Chandlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wildlife Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• (Meta)population Viability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Chandler is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His research focuses on population dynamics, conservation biology, and spatial ecology, with particular emphasis on trailing-edge populations, metapopulation viability, and agricultural conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation (University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2010), M.S. (2006), and B.S. (2002) in related fields. Education: Ph.D. Wildlife Conservation (UMass Amherst, 2010); M.S. Wildlife Conservation (UMass Amherst, 2006); B.S. Wildlife Biology (University of Vermont, 2002). Research interests include modeling population viability, spatial capture-recapture methods, and the ecological impacts of climate change. His lab develops statistical frameworks to evaluate conservation strategies in agricultural landscapes and endangered species management. Key research themes include: (Meta)population viability assessments for species like the Chiricahua leopard frog and Louisiana black bear; trailing-edge population dynamics in the southern Appalachian Mountains; spatial predator-prey dynamics in South Florida deer and Florida panther systems; and conservation strategies in agroecosystems. Recent work emphasizes integrating field data with hierarchical models to forecast population responses to environmental changes. Publications span ecological modeling, conservation genetics, and applied wildlife management. His work often combines statistical innovation with practical conservation outcomes, such as optimizing monitoring protocols for ruffed grouse in Georgia and evaluating habitat restoration for migratory birds. Collaborators include federal agencies (USGS, FWS) and international institutions like the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Clark Rushingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wildlife Sciences
• Avian Ecology
• Migratory Connectivity
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Clark Rushing is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Research at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His work focuses on migratory connectivity, avian population dynamics, and conservation biology. He employs interdisciplinary approaches combining stable isotope analysis, genomic tools, and statistical modeling to address ecological challenges. Research interests include migratory bird ecology, climate change impacts on wildlife, and the integration of spatial and temporal data across the annual cycle. Key focus areas are migration patterns, carry-over effects, and population management strategies for threatened species like the Mojave desert tortoise and Kirtland's warbler. Recent work emphasizes data-driven solutions for conservation, including migratory connectivity quantification and value-of-information frameworks for prioritizing research needs. His lab collaborates with federal agencies to develop adaptive management strategies for imperiled species.

Perry de Valpineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Modeling
• Computational Statistics
• Population Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Perry de Valpine is Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at UC Berkeley. He holds a PhD in Ecology from UC Davis (2000) and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Yale University (1993). His research develops mathematical models and statistical methods for complex ecological systems, with focus on computational frameworks for hierarchical modeling. Research includes ecological applications to bird communities, forest dynamics, species distributions, and population ecology. Leads development of NIMBLE statistical computing platform for Bayesian analysis. Directs the de Valpine Research Group investigating population dynamics and computational statistics. Teaching responsibilities include courses on ecological modeling and statistical computing. Maintains active research program bridging ecology, statistics, and computational methods.

Larry Leiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Criminal Justice
• Prosecution Strategies
• Victim Advocacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Larry Leiser is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University, where he has taught for 24 years. He concurrently serves as a member of the Provost's Adjunct Faculty Committee. With a 42-year career as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, he specialized in prosecuting federal crimes, following prior roles as an Assistant County Prosecutor in New Jersey and a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice's Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section. He co-founded and led the National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys, reflecting his leadership in legal advocacy. Leiser holds a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Scranton. His professional affiliations include the Virginia Bar Association and Fairfax County Bar Association. His research and publications span criminal justice policy, legal ethics, and wildlife management, blending academic and practical expertise. Notably, his work addresses human-wildlife conflict resolution and biodiversity conservation through empirical studies on species like coyotes, elephants, and endangered carnivores. Leiser's academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to criminology, integrating legal frameworks with ecological and sociological perspectives. His recent publications analyze public attitudes toward urban wildlife management and explore genetic and behavioral facets of species conservation. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive legal and academic service underscores his impact in both fields.

Bernard Baffourمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Survey Methodology
• Census Methodology
• Official Statistics
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AsPr Bernard Baffour is an Associate Professor at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, affiliated with the School of Demography and research hubs including The Migration Hub and The Population Lab. He holds a PhD in Social Statistics from the University of Southampton and has expertise in survey methodology, census methods, and statistical analysis of sparse data. His research focuses on migration, indigenous demography, and public health, with a strong emphasis on methodological innovation in population studies. Education: PhD in Social Statistics (University of Southampton), MSc in Social Statistics, MSc in Applied Statistics, BSc (hons) in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics. Research Interests: Survey design, census methodologies, official statistics, migration patterns, indigenous demography, and applications of statistical methods to public health challenges. He has contributed to projects on small area estimation, spatial analysis of health disparities, and algorithmic fairness in immigration systems. Advising and Grants: Registered to supervise research students and leads projects funded by ANU and external partners, including studies on racism in universities, spatial analysis of malnutrition in Africa/Asia, and small-area estimation of child mortality using big data. Notable collaborations include work on Australia’s visa system inequities and geostatistical modeling of child health outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active in The Migration Hub and The Population Lab at ANU, focusing on interdisciplinary demographic research and policy impact.

• Statistical Ecology
• Spatial Statistics
• Wildlife Population Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

J. Andrew Royle serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and holds the dual role of Senior Scientist and Research Statistician at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD. His interdisciplinary work bridges statistical methodology and ecological applications, with a focus on advancing quantitative approaches for studying animal populations, communities, and landscapes. Royle’s research emphasizes spatial statistics, hierarchical modeling, and applied Bayesian analysis. He pioneers the integration of novel technologies like bioacoustics, camera trapping, and non-invasive genetics into ecological studies. A core theme of his work involves enhancing capture-recapture models with spatially explicit data to address ecological questions such as habitat connectivity and population density estimation. Though his publications (over 170 papers and 5 books) are prolific, specific article details are not listed here. He has not been noted for explicit scientific awards in the provided text. Royle advises no listed students, yet collaborates extensively with academic and governmental institutions. His affiliation with the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center underscores his commitment to applied ecological research for conservation and natural resource management.

Marie Auger-Méthéمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Ecology
• Animal Movement Analysis
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marie Auger-Méthé is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding a Canada Research Chair (CRC Tier 2). Her research integrates statistical methods with ecological questions to study animal behavior, movement, health, and space use. She develops advanced statistical tools to address complex ecological datasets, particularly focusing on marine species in temperate and polar ecosystems. Her work emphasizes conservation applications, such as creating solutions for species at risk. She is affiliated with UBC's Vancouver Campus, specifically in the Earth Sciences Building. Her research spans statistical ecology, including habitat selection modeling, animal tracking data analysis, and the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge into ecological studies. She collaborates on projects involving polar bears, whales, penguins, and seabirds, addressing topics like migration patterns, foraging strategies, and climate change impacts. She has pioneered methods for hidden Markov models, spatial capture-recapture, and Bayesian approaches to integrate diverse datasets. Dr. Auger-Méthé's work is published in high-impact journals and has been featured in media outlets. She actively contributes to statistical ecology education and interdisciplinary collaborations, aiming to bridge ecological theory and applied conservation challenges.

Christopher O'Bryanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Conservation Biology
• Human-Wildlife Conflict
• Invasive Species Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher O'Bryan is a conservation scientist at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland. With a PhD completed in 2020 on "The exposure and contribution of predators and scavengers to humans," his research focuses on the complex interactions between humans and wildlife, particularly in the context of conservation and environmental management. His research interests include: Human-wildlife conflict and coexistence strategies Invasive species management and ecological impacts Predator and scavenger ecology and their contributions to human well-being Conservation planning in multi-actor systems Social-ecological systems and collaborative governance Global biodiversity conservation challenges Dr. O'Bryan's recent publications reveal a strong focus on developing practical conservation solutions that address both ecological and social dimensions. His work often employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological field studies with social science methods to understand complex conservation challenges. A significant portion of his research examines how collaborative networks can improve invasive species management outcomes and how human activities impact wildlife populations globally, with particular emphasis on African ecosystems. His scientific contributions have been published in high-impact journals including Nature Ecology & Evolution, Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Global Change Biology, and Communications Biology. His work has practical applications for conservation policy and management, particularly regarding human-wildlife interactions and invasive species control. Dr. O'Bryan is actively involved in international research collaborations across multiple continents. His work frequently addresses conservation challenges in developing countries, with particular emphasis on African ecosystems and communities affected by human-wildlife interactions. He has contributed to both theoretical frameworks and practical conservation tools that help bridge the gap between scientific research and on-the-ground management.

• Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian Durbach is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on applying statistical and computational methods to ecological and behavioral problems, including marine mammal behavior, conservation biology, decision science, and sports analytics. He has collaborated on projects involving spatial capture-recapture modeling for wildlife populations, acoustic identification of species, and risk perception in extreme sports. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with marine biologists, ecologists, and sports scientists. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Key Research Themes: Population assessment, animal behavior analysis, sports performance modeling, decision support systems, and conservation strategies. His recent publications emphasize innovative applications of machine learning and statistical frameworks to ecological and behavioral datasets, such as Hidden Markov models for athlete performance tracking and deep learning for species identification. Dr. Durbach’s work also addresses methodological challenges in environmental monitoring and policy-relevant conservation assessments. He has contributed to collaborative reports on fisheries interactions, snow leopard population assessments, and marine mammal conservation strategies. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his active publication record indicates sustained research engagement.