جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zachary Stineمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Text Mining
• Cultural Analytics
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zachary Stine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). His work focuses on text mining, cultural analytics, digital humanities, and computational social science. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a B.A. in Religious Studies from UCA. Research Interests: Stine's research combines computational methods with social science inquiry, emphasizing textual analysis of online discourse. His work addresses topics like crisis communication (e.g., Euromaidan analysis), social media bot behavior, and legislative change modeling. He develops tools such as BlogTracker for tracking influence campaigns and uses techniques like topic modeling and agent-based simulations to study discourse dynamics. Publications: Recent work spans computational discourse analysis, geopolitical case studies, and bot behavior detection. His 2021 studies include blogosphere analysis frameworks and methods for differentiating discursive similarities. Earlier work (2018–2019) explored legislative change in Ukraine and language dynamics of social media users. Affiliations & Contact: Located in MCS 322 at UCA, Stine can be reached via zstine@uca.edu. His webpage (https://faculty.uca.edu/zstine) provides further details on research activities and projects.

Lily Bentleyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Movement Ecology
• Marine Conservation
• Animal Tracking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lily Bentley is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland, with affiliation to the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science. As a movement ecologist, her research focuses on understanding how highly mobile marine predators travel, what their journeys reveal about evolutionary histories, and how to translate ecological findings into effective conservation policies. Dr. Bentley earned her BSc (Hons) from the University of Queensland studying thermal physiology and behavior of wild saltwater crocodiles, followed by PhD research at the University of Cambridge investigating foraging ecology of albatrosses and petrels across the Southern Ocean. Her academic journey reflects a consistent focus on predator movement ecology across diverse ecosystems. Her research program centers on marine migratory connectivity, employing animal tracking data and network models to understand movement patterns of marine megavertebrates. Dr. Bentley's work spans multiple disciplines including marine ecology, conservation biology, and animal behavior, with strong connections to climate policy applications. She has published extensively on albatross and petrel foraging ecology, thermal physiology of reptiles, and the conservation implications of migratory behavior. Analysis of her recent publications reveals an interdisciplinary trajectory combining field data with sophisticated modeling approaches to address conservation challenges. Her work increasingly bridges fundamental ecological research with practical policy applications, particularly in marine protected area design and climate adaptation strategies. The publications demonstrate expertise in both seabird ecology and reptile physiology, showing versatility across taxonomic groups while maintaining focus on movement patterns. Media Engagement: Dr. Bentley actively communicates science through The Conversation and Australian Geographic Collaborations: Works with leading researchers including Daniel Dunn, Richard Phillips, and Craig Franklin Supervision: Available for PhD supervision with current associate advisory roles Dr. Bentley's research has direct applications for marine conservation policy, particularly in identifying critical habitats and migration corridors for protected area networks. Her work on migratory connectivity provides essential data for international conservation efforts addressing transboundary species management.

Michael J. Ryanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Communication
• Sexual Selection
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Ryan is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. His research explores the mechanisms and evolution of animal communication, focusing on sexual signals in auditory and visual modalities in fishes and frogs. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University and can be contacted via mryan@utexas.edu . Ryan’s lab integrates behavior , sensory ecology , phylogenetic reconstruction , and neurophysiology to study sexual selection and communication. His work spans topics such as multimodal signal evolution, environmental constraints on mating signals, and cognitive processes in mate choice. Recent publications highlight his focus on acoustic communication , mate sampling , and signal plasticity in frogs, alongside cross-species studies on decision-making in bats and insects. His research often reveals nonlinear dynamics in sexual selection and the interplay between ecological pressures and signal evolution.

Shimon Edelmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Science
• Neuroscience
• Climate Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shimon Edelman is a Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy, focusing on consciousness, language evolution, and the ethical implications of AI. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and computer science, and his research integrates computational models with empirical studies of human cognition. Key areas of research include the evolutionary origins of consciousness, climate change mitigation strategies, and the philosophical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Edelman has authored several influential books, including *Computing the Mind* (2008), *The Happiness of Pursuit* (2012), and *The Consciousness Revolutions* (2023). His work frequently appears in journals like *Behavioral and Brain Sciences* and *Cognition*. Edelman teaches courses on computational psychology, climate change, and research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His grants include funding from the Cornell Center for Social Sciences and collaborative projects on AI ethics and climate policy. He directs the Computational Psychology Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the mind and its societal impacts.

Warren Porterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysical Ecology
• Computational Biology
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Warren Porter is Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science. His laboratory investigates how animal morphology influences energetics, behavior, and ecological responses to climate change using mechanistic modeling approaches, including the Niche Mapper™ software platform. Research integrates 3D imaging, computational fluid dynamics, and field validation to examine thermal regulation across species from fiddler crabs to large mammals. Key research examines environmental contaminant effects on biological processes across multiple organizational levels, from epigenetic modifications to ecosystem impacts. Collaborative work develops models to predict species responses to past, present, and future climate conditions. Selected publications demonstrate application of biophysical models to diverse taxa including amphibians, marine turtles, insects, and mammals. Recent work extends to paleoclimatic reconstructions and conservation applications for endangered species. Laboratory address: 207 Integrative Biology Research Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Contact: wpporter@wisc.edu | (608) 262-1719

John P. Swaddleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Wildlife Coexistence
• Environmental Conservation
• Wildlife Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. John P. Swaddle serves as the Faculty Director of the Institute for Integrative Conservation and Professor of Biology at William & Mary. His research focuses on human-wildlife coexistence through multidisciplinary conservation projects operating within environmental justice frameworks. He leads collaborations with external partners to develop practical solutions for pressing ecological challenges. Current Lab Members: Mo Metza (MS), Clara Cebral-Marani (MS), Ali Grossweiner (MS), and multiple undergraduate researchers Key Research Areas: Bird-window collision mitigation, Sonic Net technology for avian deterrence, Acoustic Lighthouse for structural collision prevention, and heavy metal impacts on avian physiology and behavior Recent Publications: 2025 studies on lead contamination effects, 2024 work on mercury impacts in zebra finches, and 2023 research on window collision prevention strategies Technological Innovations: Patent holder for acoustic communication disruption systems (US 9,693,548 B2) and sonic deterrence applications Conservation Themes: Human-wildlife conflict resolution, sensory ecology approaches, and biodiversity-disease dynamics through One Health perspectives

Joshua W. Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Modeling
• fMRI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joshua W. Brown serves as Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts & Sciences, where he leads the Cognitive Control Lab and currently does not accept new graduate students for Fall 2026 admissions. His research bridges computational neuroscience and clinical applications through advanced neuroimaging techniques. His academic training includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering summa cum laude from UC San Diego's Revelle College (1996), a Ph.D. in Cognitive & Neural Systems from Boston University (2000), followed by dual postdoctoral fellowships in systems neurophysiology at Vanderbilt University (2001) and fMRI/computational neural modeling at Washington University in St. Louis (2005). Brown's research centers on frontal lobe mechanisms governing cognitive control, particularly the anterior cingulate cortex's role in predicting errors, assessing behavioral risk, and optimizing goal-directed actions in complex environments. He develops computational models to simulate neural circuitry involved in reinforcement learning, planning, and sequential decision-making, then validates these models using fMRI in both healthy individuals and clinical populations with cognitive impairments. His work uniquely integrates computational theory with empirical neuroscience to decode neural bases of risky decision-making, especially in substance use disorders. Analysis of his 2014-2022 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Computational modeling of anterior cingulate cortex functions in error prediction and risk assessment, (2) fMRI investigations of neural mechanisms during risky decisions with clinical applications in addiction neuroscience, and (3) Hierarchical frameworks for understanding error representation and cognitive control. These studies consistently employ cross-disciplinary methods combining computational modeling, neuroimaging, and clinical psychology to address fundamental questions about human decision architecture. While specific grant details are not documented in available materials, Brown maintains an active research program evidenced by consistent high-impact publications. His Cognitive Control Lab serves as the operational hub for these investigations, utilizing fMRI and computational approaches to study neural mechanisms of cognitive control, with particular emphasis on translating basic findings to understanding cognitive impairments in clinical populations.

Anna Stöcklمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Insect Neurobiology
• Visual Systems
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Stöckl is a junior professor and Research Fellow at the Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, leading an Emmy Noether research group. Her work focuses on insect vision and flight control, particularly in moths. She studies how these insects navigate dynamic light environments using their nervous systems, despite limited neural resources. Her ERC-funded 'DynamicVision' project combines neuroanatomical studies, electrophysiology, and behavioral experiments, leveraging the University's Imaging Hangar facility for large-scale flight analysis. Awards include the prestigious ERC Starting Grant and leadership of an Emmy Noether group. Research interests center on sensory-motor integration, visual processing, and ecological adaptations in insects. Her methods bridge lab and field studies, emphasizing naturalistic conditions. Science communication efforts include TED-Ed videos and participations in science slams, reflecting her commitment to public engagement.

Zachary Mainenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neural Circuits
• Predictive Coding
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zachary Mainen is a Professor and Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation's Systems Neuroscience lab, leading research on neural mechanisms underlying perception, decision-making, and serotonergic modulation. His lab investigates how the brain constructs internal models of the world and evaluates sensory data to guide actions, with a focus on serotonin's role in cognitive processes and behavioral persistence. Mainen holds a PhD in Neuroscience and has extensive experience in electrophysiology, optogenetics, and computational modeling. His research integrates behavioral experiments with neural recordings in rodents to address questions about uncertainty, confidence, and neural circuit dynamics. Key areas of interest include olfactory processing, spatial navigation, stress physiology, and the neural basis of decision-making. He has mentored numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, fostering collaborations across institutions via initiatives like the International Brain Laboratory. Mainen's work has been published in top journals such as Nature , Neuron , and Nature Human Behaviour , with recent focus on serotonin's role in behavioral persistence and stress-induced controllability perception.

Patrick L. Kohlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Insect Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Honeybee Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patrick L. Kohl is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Population Genomics in Farm Animals at the University of Hohenheim (Walter Benjamin Program, DFG). His research focuses on the ecology, evolution, and behavior of social insects, particularly honeybees (Apis spp.), with an emphasis on understanding wild-living populations' dynamics and the impacts of domestication. He completed his doctoral studies in Biology at the University of Würzburg (2019–2023), funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation, where he investigated wild honeybee colony demographics and parasite burdens in Germany. His academic journey includes a Master's in Biology (University of Würzburg, 2015–2018), with a thesis on alpine pollination ecology, and a Bachelor's in Biosciences (University of Münster and Universidad de Granada, 2011–2014), focusing on honeybee drone production. He conducted comparative behavioral studies on Asian honeybees at India's National Centre for Biological Sciences (2015–2018). Dr. Kohl's current project, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), explores genomic signatures of modern beekeeping practices in Apis mellifera. This work investigates whether domestication pressures have driven functional genetic differences between wild and managed populations, impacting fitness and conservation strategies. His publications span topics like honeybee communication (waggle dance analysis), parasite ecology, and habitat preferences, with a focus on Central European forests and semi-natural landscapes. He has contributed to high-impact journals such as Proceedings of the Royal Society B , Oecologia , and Trends in Ecology & Evolution . Scientific contributions include identifying reduced parasite loads in feral colonies and demonstrating how landscape features influence overwintering survival. His work bridges evolutionary biology, applied ecology, and conservation policy, emphasizing the need for sustainable apiculture practices.

Roslyn Dakinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Behavior
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roslyn Dakin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University, part of the Faculty of Science. She holds degrees B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Queen's University. Her research focuses on animal behavior, particularly flight mechanics and social network dynamics, with applications to wildlife conservation and biomimetic engineering. She leads a lab investigating how behavioral control systems adapt to environmental challenges, emphasizing quantitative approaches to analyze behavioral dynamics. Education: B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Queen's University). Research Interests: Animal flight biomechanics, cooperative behavior in social networks, and the intersection of behavior with ecological challenges. Recent work explores how hummingbirds optimize flight performance and how social interactions shape bird communities. Her studies also address collision risks for birds in urban environments and the role of social learning in avian species. Publications highlight her work on optic flow control in hummingbirds, testosterone-driven social networks in birds, and the biomechanics of avian displays. Her lab actively seeks graduate and undergraduate researchers, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining fieldwork, experimental biology, and computational modeling. Contact details include roslyn.dakin@carleton.ca and roslyn.dakin@gmail.com. Notable research themes include: 1) Flight maneuverability and energy use; 2) Social structure and cooperation in animal groups; 3) Conservation implications of avian behavior in human-altered environments. Her studies bridge basic science and applied conservation, leveraging cutting-edge quantitative tools.

• Psycholinguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Eye-tracking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Green is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bournemouth University, with a focus on integrating computational linguistics and psycholinguistics through empirical studies. His work bridges cognitive science, eye-tracking technology, and agent-based modeling to analyze human cognitive strategies in areas such as sentence processing and visual foraging behavior. Education Cognitive Science, University of Exeter Masters in Psychological Research Methods, University of Exeter PhD in Psycholinguistics, University of Exeter Green's research primarily investigates parser load during sentence processing using well-specified models like surprisal and entropy reduction, testing these against human processing difficulty via eye-tracking. Additionally, he develops methodologies to evaluate hypotheses about foraging behavior through eye-tracking and agent-based modeling, aiming to uncover cognitive strategies in both linguistic and visual search tasks. His publication trends span psycholinguistics, natural language processing, vagueness in referential communication, and computational modeling of human cognition. His work often employs eye-tracking as a key empirical tool, with subfields encompassing syntactic ambiguity resolution, lexical semantics, and audience-adaptive information presentation.

• Cognitive Science
• Psychology
• Computational Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Perfors is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne, leading the Complex Human Data Hub and the Computational Cognitive Science Lab within the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences . His research focuses on applying quantitative methods to understand higher-order cognition, including concepts, language, decision-making, and misinformation dynamics. He employs computational models and experimental approaches to investigate how cognitive constraints and social environments shape human behavior at individual and group levels. Education: PhD in Brain & Cognitive Sciences (MIT, 2008), MA in Linguistics (Stanford, 2000), BSc in Symbolic Systems (Stanford, 1999). Research Themes: Cognitive modeling of decision-making, cultural evolution, language acquisition, and misinformation spread. His work bridges computational methods with psychological experimentation, exploring topics like sampling assumptions in reasoning, trust in information sources, and the cognitive basis of gender categorization. Key Projects: Active grants include Understanding Information and Trust (2018–2025), Bridging the Meaning Gap (2023–2027), and Anti-trans Disinformation Campaigns analysis. Recent work addresses misinformation mitigation strategies and the cognitive naturalness of trans-inclusive gender categories. Grants & Collaborations: Funded by ARC and NHMRC. Collaborations include work on contact-tracing technologies during the pandemic and cross-cultural studies on privacy calculus. Labs & Teams: Directs the Complex Human Data Hub, focusing on societal challenges like misinformation and cultural dynamics. Leads interdisciplinary teams in the Computational Cognitive Science Lab, integrating psychology, computer science, and linguistics.

• Anthropology
• Human Evolution
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard McElreath is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Human Behavior, Ecology, and Culture at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. He also holds an honorary professorship in Human Evolutionary Ecology at Leipzig University. His research focuses on the role of culture in human evolution and adaptation, alongside contributions to Bayesian statistical methods through his influential textbook Statistical Rethinking . McElreath earned his PhD in Anthropology from UCLA and a BS in Anthropology and Human Biology from Emory University. His academic career includes roles as Professor and Associate Professor at UC Davis, where he contributed to initiatives like the CLIMB training program. His research interests span cultural evolution, social learning dynamics, and statistical modeling in anthropology. He has led projects on topics such as ethnic boundary formation, cooperative behavior, and the application of Bayesian methods in ecology and evolution. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical data, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. McElreath has secured numerous grants, including NSF funding for studies on foraging strategies and cultural dynamics. Notable awards include the UCD Chancellor’s Fellow (2007) and a Max Planck post-doctoral fellowship (2001–2002). He has mentored over a dozen PhD students and post-doctoral researchers, many of whom now hold academic roles globally. His software contributions, such as the rethinking R package, have become essential tools for Bayesian analysis. McElreath’s department at the Max Planck Institute integrates theory with data analysis, supporting collaborative projects like the EBC Consortium’s brain evolution studies. His work continues to explore the interplay between human behavior, ecology, and culture.

Thomas Reimchenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Evolution
• Ecological Genomics
• Predator-Prey Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Reimchen is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Victoria, part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on evolutionary biology and ecology, particularly the adaptive radiation of Haida Gwaii stickleback and the ecological impacts of salmon on coastal ecosystems. He has extensively studied predator-prey dynamics, bilateral asymmetry, and nutrient cycling between marine and terrestrial environments. Reimchen's work integrates field observations, molecular techniques, and stable isotope analysis to explore how species adapt to environmental pressures. His lab has produced over 150 publications, including seminal studies on stickleback genomics and the role of bears in transferring marine nutrients to forests through salmon carcasses. He teaches courses such as Principles of Ecology, Ichthyology, and Animal Behavior, mentoring numerous graduate and undergraduate students. His research is supported by agencies like NSERC, the Hakai Institute, and the David Suzuki Foundation. Notable collaborations include studies with Dr. David Kingsley on stickleback genomics and with Dr. Chris Darimont on human predator ecology. Reimchen's lab maintains an active team of researchers exploring topics ranging from coral reef fish diversity to the functional morphology of fish fins. His work bridges basic science and conservation, highlighting the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the evolutionary processes shaping biodiversity.