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Andrew Thornhillمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Plant Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• Biogeography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Thornhill is a Senior Lecturer in Plant Systematics and Director of the N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium at the University of New England, where he works within the School of Environmental and Rural Science in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law. With expertise spanning phylogenetics, systematics, and biogeography, Thornhill has established himself as a leading researcher in Australian plant evolution. His educational background includes a BSc (Environmental) from Monash University, an MSc from Monash University studying pitcher plants, and a PhD from the Australian National University focusing on the plant family Myrtaceae. Thornhill's career has taken him through several major herbaria including the Australian National Herbarium at CSIRO, the Australian Tropical Herbarium at James Cook University, the University and Jepson Herbaria at UC Berkeley, and the State Herbarium of South Australia. Thornhill's research focuses on spatial phylogenetics—a field combining large-scale molecular phylogenetics, geospatial information, and randomization tests to identify areas of unique diversity and endemism. His work primarily centers on native Australian plants, particularly eucalypts and Acacia, with additional interests in palynology, paleobotany, and bryology. He has developed significant species-level phylogenies for key Australian plant groups and has explored global applications through studies of California and Chilean floras. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on spatial phylogenetics applied to diverse geographical contexts. His work bridges theoretical evolutionary biology with practical conservation applications, particularly in identifying biodiversity hotspots and understanding climate change impacts on plant distributions. The recurring themes across his publications include the integration of molecular data with spatial patterns, the application of phylogenetic diversity metrics to conservation prioritization, and systematic studies of Myrtaceae. As Director of the N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium, Thornhill oversees a collection of over 115,000 specimens with particular strengths in northern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland flora. The herbarium serves as both a research resource and teaching facility, supporting undergraduate and graduate education in plant systematics. Thornhill coordinates several key botany courses including Plant Diversity, Field Botany, and Mushrooms and Mosses, while also teaching Evolution and Biogeography and Biological Systematics. Thornhill's extensive publication record—over 100 papers with significant citation impact—demonstrates his contributions to understanding plant evolutionary patterns across Australia and globally. His work connects fundamental botanical research with conservation applications, particularly through the development and application of spatial phylogenetic methods to identify areas of high evolutionary significance for conservation prioritization.

• Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Plant Taxonomy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alireza Naqinezhad is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology at the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on vegetation classification, plant biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. Key contributions include advancing vegetation databases like IranVeg and studying invasive species dynamics in Iran. His work bridges ecology, conservation biology, and taxonomy, with a focus on Asian flora and agroecosystems. Research interests include: Vegetation classification systems Plant invasion patterns Climate change adaptation Traditional agricultural systems Endemic species conservation Recent work emphasizes global timber trade impacts on biodiversity, functional diversity patterns, and the conservation of the Hyrcanian forest hotspot. He has published extensively in journals like Vegetation Classification and Survey and Nature Ecology and Evolution . Notable projects include: Development of IranVeg as a national vegetation database Studies on alien species naturalization in Iran Phytosociological analysis of mountain ecosystems

Zheng Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Genome Evolution
• Phenotypic Evolution
• Biodiversity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zheng Li is an Assistant Professor and Herbarium Director in the Department of Biology at Miami University. Their research focuses on eukaryotic genome evolution, particularly how genomic changes drive phenotypic diversity in plants and insects. Key interests include gene and genome duplication, chromosomal evolution, and horizontal gene transfer. Education: Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona (2020) B.S., Botany and Zoology, Miami University (2013) Research explores evolutionary mechanisms such as duplicate gene retention, genome duplication dynamics across taxa, and genomic innovations. The Li Lab is located in Pearson Hall and collaborates with the Cellular, Molecular, and Structural Biology Graduate Program. Recent publications highlight genomic studies in aphids, leafhoppers, and conifers. Lab & Team: The Li Lab investigates biodiversity origins through genomic approaches, emphasizing plant and insect systems. Fieldwork and lab-based studies combine to address fundamental evolutionary questions.

Christian Wirthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biodiversity
• Plant Functional Diversity
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Wirth is Professor of Special Botany and Functional Biodiversity at the University of Leipzig, where he heads the Department of Systematic Botany and Functional Biodiversity and the Leipzig Botanical Garden. As founding director and spokesperson of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, he plays a pivotal role in biodiversity research across Germany. He also serves as an External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, continuing a long-standing relationship that began with his leadership of the Independent Junior Research Group 'Organismic Biogeochemistry' (2005-2009). Wirth's research focuses on plant biodiversity and its role in biogeochemical cycles, examining how plant functional diversity is affected by climate variability and environmental change, and how it influences vegetation responses. He has been instrumental in developing the TRY Plant Trait Database, now the world's largest collection of plant traits data, which is accessed by scientists worldwide approximately every two hours. His work bridges biodiversity science with biogeochemistry, addressing the critical relationship between species extinction and climate change as interconnected phenomena. His research outputs demonstrate strong emphasis on forest ecosystems, plant trait functionality, and the impacts of environmental changes on biodiversity. The recent work on canopy gaps in floodplain forests exemplifies his approach of connecting structural forest elements with ecosystem processes, showing direct influences on soil temperature and moisture while revealing more complex relationships with soil biological activity. Leipzig Science Prize 2022 External Scientific Member of Max Planck Society (2024) Appointment to Forum Zukunftsstrategie by Federal Education Minister Leadership of national biodiversity assessment 'Fact Check for the Conservation of Biodiversity' Wirth actively communicates biodiversity science to the public through his directorship of the botanical garden, the forest crane in the Auwald, and the research arboretum in Leipzig. His research program receives significant funding supporting biodiversity assessments and ecosystem studies, with notable projects including the nationwide citizen science project GartenDiv that researches plant diversity in German gardens. His work with iDiv, which employs over 400 researchers from more than 35 nations, establishes scientific foundations for sustainable management of planetary biodiversity. As director of multiple research facilities and leader of major national biodiversity initiatives, Wirth oversees significant research teams focused on understanding biodiversity patterns, ecosystem functioning, and responses to global change. His leadership of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research has created a major hub for biodiversity science that attracts international researchers to Leipzig.

Fiona Hunterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Entomology
• Vector Biology
• Arbovirus Transmission
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fiona Hunter is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. She is based in the Cairns Building (1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way) and maintains the Brock Fly Lab, focusing on biting fly research and arbovirus transmission. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Biology from Queen's University (1990), an M.Sc. in Botany from the University of Toronto (1987), a Special Student program in Tropical Medicine at the University of Tübingen, Germany (1985), and a B.Sc. Honors in Zoology from the University of Toronto (1983). Ph.D. (Biology) - Queen's University, 1990 M.Sc. (Botany) - University of Toronto, 1987 Special Student (Tropical Medicine) - University of Tübingen, Germany, 1985 B.Sc. Hon. (Zoology) - University of Toronto, 1983 Professor Hunter's research spans multiple critical areas in medical entomology. Her laboratory investigates the behavioral ecology of biting flies , particularly examining blood-feeding and sugar-feeding preferences, with emphasis on honeydew versus nectar as sugar meals and their effects on longevity, fecundity, parasite transmission, and flight performance. She conducts molecular systematics research on various biting fly groups including mosquitoes of Canada, Ecuador, and Costa Rica; tabanids (deer flies and horse flies) of Canada; ceratopogonids (no-see-ums) of Ontario; and psychodids of Ontario, utilizing genes such as ITS1, ITS2, COI, and EF-1alpha. Her lab is actively involved in arthropod-borne disease surveillance for West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Zika virus, Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Bluetongue virus, and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease virus. Additionally, she utilizes Brock's Containment Level 3 laboratory for arbovirus transmission studies , investigating vector competence of various mosquito species for West Nile virus and Zika virus. Analysis of Professor Hunter's publication record reveals a sustained research trajectory spanning over three decades with significant acceleration in vector-borne disease research since 2015, particularly focused on Zika virus following its emergence as a global health threat. Her work demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines including entomology, virology, molecular biology, and epidemiology, with a strong emphasis on both basic research into vector biology and applied research with direct public health implications. The geographic scope of her research has expanded from primarily Canadian mosquito species to include international collaborations examining vector species in Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. Professor Hunter maintains active research operations through the Brock Fly Lab, which conducts studies requiring specialized containment facilities including the Containment Level 3 laboratory for working with live, infected mosquitoes. Her laboratory appears to maintain ongoing surveillance programs for multiple vector-borne diseases across southern Ontario, with particular emphasis on monitoring the establishment and spread of invasive mosquito species such as Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti in Canada. Her work bridges fundamental research on vector behavior and molecular systematics with practical applications in disease surveillance and public health protection.

• Medieval Literature
• German Studies
• Medievalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Hans Rudolf Velten is a Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Siegen, specializing in German Medieval Literature and its contemporary reception. Appointed to his position in 2014, he serves as Subproject Manager for "B04 Popular Middle Ages: Narratives and inventories of fantasy in the media network" and participates in multiple working groups including "Theories of the Popular," "Gender and Intersectionality," "Global Dimension of Popularity," and "Case studies." His institutional affiliation is with the Department of German Studies at the University of Siegen, where he contributes to various Collaborative Research Groups including "Popularizing the Past" and "Attribution practices and logics in popularization processes." Velten received his broad education in philology and historical sciences, studying in Frankfurt am Main, Charleston, and Naples. After completing his doctorate on German autobiography in the 16th century (1995), he worked as a DAAD exchange lecturer for German language and literature at the University of Pisa, followed by research associate positions in DFG research networks in Osnabrück, Potsdam, and Berlin. His work with the Berlin Collaborative Research Center "Cultures of the Performative" significantly shaped his approach to pre-modern literature as a form of knowledge embedded in historical-anthropological frameworks. Professor Velten's research focuses on the intersection of medieval literature and contemporary popular culture, particularly examining how medieval narratives are updated in modern fantasy literature and media. His work explores vulgarities and transgressive elements in late medieval culture, the visual representation of medieval themes in fantasy aesthetics, and the conceptual differentiation between medievalism, mediävalismus, and neomediävalismus. He investigates laughter, comedy, and bodily expressions in medieval literature and theater, building on his influential 2017 book "Scurrilitas. Das Lachen, die Komik und der Körper in Literatur und Kultur des Spätmittelalters und der Frühen Neuzeit." His recent scholarship examines the "popular Middle Ages" phenomenon, analyzing how medieval narratives function in contemporary fantasy novels and performances, with particular attention to the role these representations play in present-day cultural discourse. Velten's extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on medieval reception studies, with recent work emphasizing the visualization of medieval themes in fantasy literature and art. His scholarship spans conceptual analyses of medievalism, examinations of vulgarities in late medieval culture, studies of medieval laughter and comedy, and investigations into the representation of medieval themes in contemporary fantasy. A notable trend in his recent work is the systematic exploration of how medieval narratives are adapted and transformed in modern popular culture, particularly through fantasy literature and visual media. His research demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement with performance studies, cultural history, visual culture, and conceptual history. Among his notable recent publications are the 2024 book "The Popularity of Others – Vulgarity at the End of Pre-Modernity" (co-authored with Joseph Imorde and Michael Multhammer), "Fantasy Aesthetics. Visualizing Myth and Middle Ages, 1880–2020" (2024, co-authored with Joseph Imorde), and "The Middle Ages and Popular Culture: Reception – Appropriation – Attention" (2024, co-authored with Theresa Specht). His 2017 monograph "Scurrilitas" established him as a significant voice in medieval laughter studies. As an academic advisor and researcher, Velten has supervised numerous collaborative projects focusing on medieval reception in popular culture. His current work with the Collaborative Research Center examines how medieval narratives function within contemporary media networks, particularly through fantasy literature and performance. He has developed research frameworks for analyzing the "popular Middle Ages" phenomenon, investigating both the historical roots of medieval narratives and their contemporary transformations. His methodological approach combines textual analysis with cultural theory, performance studies, and conceptual history to provide comprehensive examinations of medieval reception patterns. Professor Velten is actively involved with several research groups that examine different dimensions of popularity and medieval reception. His work with the "Popularizing the Past" Collaborative Research Group explores how historical narratives become popularized, while his participation in the "Gender and Intersectionality" working group brings critical perspectives to medieval reception studies. These collaborative efforts have produced significant interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medieval studies, cultural studies, and media studies.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Plant Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jasmine Janes is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Vancouver Island University, focusing on evolutionary biology, plant ecology, and conservation genetics. Her research spans genomics, climate adaptation, and ecological dynamics in plants and insects. Fields of Interest: Evolutionary Biology, Plant Ecology, Conservation Genetics, Population Genetics, Entomology, Genomics Email: Jasmine.Janes@viu.ca Laboratory: Trilogy Lab Her recent work involves Platanthera dilatata adaptation, mountain pine beetle genetics, and interdisciplinary conservation education. She contributes to understanding climate-driven genetic shifts and pollination mechanisms in endangered species. Key subfields include pollination biology, genomic architecture, and biodiversity conservation. Her publications highlight collaborations in molecular phylogenetics, parasite systematics, and landscape genetic modeling.

Shawn T. Dashمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Entomology
• Biodiversity
• Conservation Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shawn T. Dash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Hampton University (HU), part of the School of Science. His expertise spans Entomology, Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, and Science Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso (2011), an M.Sc. in Entomology from Louisiana State University (2004), and a B.Sc. in Entomology and Wildlife Conservation from the University of Delaware (2002). Research Interests: Dr. Dash focuses on ant ecology and systematics, biodiversity, and STEM education. His lab explores topics like bird ecology using large datasets, insect biodiversity, and microplastics in the Hampton River. He emphasizes undergraduate mentorship and has contributed to initiatives like Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE). Awards: He has received multiple teaching awards, including the TRIO Student Support Services Favorite Professor Award (2016–2019) and the Hampton University Innovative Teaching Award (2016). Teaching: He has taught over 20 courses at HU, including Conservation Biology, Medical Entomology, and Chesapeake Bay Biodiversity. Previously, he held positions at El Paso Community College and the University of Texas. Labs/Teams: His research group collaborates on biodiversity projects, with a focus on invertebrates and urban ecology.

• Microbiology
• Natural Product Discovery
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Natasha R. Mavengere is an Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Research in the Department of Biological Science at Hampton University. Previously held senior academic roles at Harare Institute of Technology and University of Zimbabwe, along with industry experience as Chief Scientist at Quorus Biotech. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbial Biotechnology from the University of the Western Cape and dual Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Zimbabwe. Her research focuses on antibiotic discovery through undergraduate-driven soil microbiology projects, microbial natural product screening, and fermentation optimization. Key areas include microbiology techniques, genomic analysis, and STEM education equity. She also contributes to UN science policy initiatives on synthetic biology regulation. Research Highlights: Engages students in antibiotic discovery from environmental samples, addressing antimicrobial resistance crises Awards: Fulbright Fellowship, TechWomen Fellowship, Women in Science Excellence Award Teaching: BIO 105, BIO 304, BIO 408 courses in microbiology and research methods Her work bridges laboratory research with real-world applications, emphasizing hands-on training for students through project phases like soil sample collection, microbial culturing, antibiotic screening, and compound characterization.

Arnaud MOULYمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Systematics and evolution
• Community ecology
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arnaud MOULY is an Assistant Professor at Université de Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Chrono-environnement research unit (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC) and the DYNABIO group. He serves as Director of the Botanical Gardens of the University of Franche-Comté and the City of Besançon. His research focuses on systematics, evolution, and community ecology, with emphasis on tropical flora (e.g., Rubiaceae family in Oceania) and temperate plant communities' responses to environmental changes. Key skills include molecular phylogeny, community phylogeny analysis, and vegetation surveys. His work spans biogeography of New Caledonia and Philippine endemics, plant adaptation to ultramafic soils, and ecological recovery processes in disturbed ecosystems. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles reflect his expertise in plant systematics, phylogenetics, and biodiversity assessment. He collaborates internationally on projects involving taxonomy, evolution, and ecological resilience. Grants and advising are not explicitly detailed, but his research outputs indicate active participation in interdisciplinary projects. The Botanical Gardens provide a platform for applied conservation and public education initiatives, complementing his academic role.

Juan Luis Mataمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Taxonomy
• Systematics
• Evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Luis Mata is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of South Alabama and Curator of the Mycological Collection at the USA Herbarium. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Tennessee (2002). His research focuses on taxonomy, systematics, and ecology of Agaricales mushrooms and aquatic fungi, with emphasis on Neotropical and subtropical regions. He collaborates on projects involving fungal biodiversity in Gulf Coast seagrass ecosystems and studies of the American Shiitake (Lentinula raphanica). Education: B.S. and M.S., University of Costa Rica Ph.D. Botany, University of Tennessee (2002) Research Interests: Dr. Mata investigates fungal diversity through morphological analysis, DNA sequencing, and fieldwork. Key areas include: Agaricales systematics and taxonomy Endophytic fungi in marine environments Mycological collections curation (Mycoportal.org) Cultivation studies of Lentinula species Teaching: Courses include Biology of Fungi (BLY 435/535), Economic Botany, and Study Abroad programs in the Neotropics. Labs/Teams: His lab focuses on fungal biodiversity studies and collaborates with institutions globally. The USA Herbarium's Mycological Collection is a central resource for his research.

Ali Askerovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnic conflicts
• Terrorism
• Mediation
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Askerov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, where he researches ethnic conflicts, terrorism, mediation, peace education, conflict transformation, refugee issues, and structural violence. His interdisciplinary work bridges political science, international relations, and human security studies with regional expertise in the Caucasus and post-Soviet space. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on Russo-Turkish relations, Chechen conflicts, and Nagorno-Karabakh dynamics. Recent publications analyze the Collective Security Treaty Organization's dissolution, Armenia's geopolitical balancing act, and the 2020 Karabakh War, revealing patterns of external intervention, frozen conflict management, and sovereignty challenges in post-Soviet Eurasia. His scholarly output spans both contemporary security analysis and foundational peace studies texts. Askerov teaches graduate courses including Human Security, Transitional Justice, Conflict Analysis, and Humanitarian Crisis Management. He serves as Research Fellow at the Center for New North Carolinians, focusing on refugee integration in North Carolina. His media commentary on international conflicts and national security reflects applied engagement with real-world policy challenges. While advising relationships aren't explicitly documented, his curriculum development demonstrates commitment to mentoring the next generation of peacebuilders.

• Endemic plants
• Vegetation classification
• Threatened plant species
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Bell is a Casual Academic at the University of Newcastle , associated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences . With over 30 years of experience as a vegetation ecologist and consultant botanist, he specializes in native vegetation surveys, threatened species conservation, and vegetation mapping within the Sydney Basin bioregion.

Theodore Coleمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Botany
• Paleobotany
• Plant Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Theodore (Ted) Cole is a Guest Researcher affiliated with the Bachelier Group within the Department of Biology. His research focuses on plant systematics, paleobotany, and evolutionary biology, often involving collaboration with leading scholars in the field. Recent work includes studies published in Nature Plants , Paleoworld , and Grana . Research interests revolve around plant morphology, fossil analysis, and the application of microscopy techniques to study plant evolution. Collaborations include projects with researchers such as Julien B. Bachelier, Wolfram Kürschner, and others in the Bachelier Group. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. The Bachelier Group's lab facilities include advanced microscopes and microtomes, supporting his research activities.

John T. Waterhouseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Botany
• Plant Taxonomy
• Biodiversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John T. Waterhouse was a Lecturer and the first Director of the John T. Waterhouse Herbarium at the University of New South Wales. He joined the School of Botany in 1962 and played a pivotal role in establishing the herbarium as an internationally recognized institution. He secured its registration in Index Herbariorum in 1981, cementing its global academic standing. His contributions laid the groundwork for the herbarium's current role in research and teaching, focusing on biodiversity, plant systematics, and environmental studies. The Herbarium, named in his honor posthumously following his death in 1983, houses over 61,000 specimens and supports research in molecular systematics, biogeography, and land management. It remains a critical resource for ecological and taxonomic studies, reflecting Waterhouse's legacy in botanical science.