جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sandeep Reddivariمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Visual Analytics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandeep Reddivari is an Associate Professor and Interim Graduate Director at the School of Computing, University of North Florida . Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Mississippi State University, his work focuses on software engineering , particularly requirements engineering , visual analytics , and software maintenance , with funding from the NSF, US Army Corps of Engineers, NSA, and UNF Foundation. Education : Ph.D. (2014, Mississippi State University), M.S. (2009, Texas A&M University), B.Tech. (2006, JNTU) Research Themes : Requirements Engineering, Visual Analytics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, GenAI, Software Security Teaching : Courses in Software Engineering, Data Science, and Database Systems Awards : NSF Grant Recognition (2024), Best Doctoral Symposium Poster (2013), Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award Nominee (2018) Publications span top venues like IEEE RE, ICSE, and COMPSAC, with a focus on combining visual analytics and machine learning to enhance software decision-making. His lab at UNF mentors students in directed independent studies, emphasizing code navigation , blockchain , and educational software tools .

• Sensory Physiology
• Marine Ecology
• Underwater Acoustics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Craig Radford at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Science specializes in Marine Science with a focus on sensory systems and underwater soundscapes. Holding a PhD from Auckland , MSc from Canterbury , and BSc from Waikato , his research examines sensory physiology in fish and crustaceans, vocal communication mechanisms, and anthropogenic sound impacts. Current teaching includes Marine 702 Techniques in Marine Science and BioSci 334 - The Biology of Marine Organisms Postgraduate supervision topics span lateral line function, multisensory processing, ontogenetic hearing changes, and ecoacoustic indices His work on passive acoustic monitoring (149+ outputs) reveals trends in marine bioacoustics, particularly in shark hearing physiology , crustacean sound detection , and anthropogenic noise mitigation . Key collaborations exist with marine technologists and statisticians for developing machine learning boat classification systems and ecoacoustic biodiversity metrics. Research extends to auditory evoked potential thresholds across elasmobranchs, shark sleep electrophysiology , and global soundscape synthesis projects. Current projects include analyzing recreational boat noise impacts in Hauraki Gulf and investigating directional hearing mechanisms in sharks using advanced bioimaging techniques.

Kamran Safiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Movement Ecology
• Macro-ecology
• Macro-evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kamran Safi is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Konstanz, Germany), holding a permanent position as a Senior Researcher (Principal Investigator) with the Computational Ecology Lab. He is also affiliated with the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology as a faculty member. Education: PhD in Biology (2007), University of Zürich: Thesis on social sexual segregation in bats MSc in Biology (2001), University of Zürich: Thesis on olfactory communication in Bechstein’s bats Bachelor’s in Biology (2000), University of Zürich Research Interests: Focus on movement ecology, macro-ecology, and macro-evolution. Key areas include analyzing animal-environment interactions using remote sensing and sensor data, modeling energy landscapes, and understanding biodiversity patterns. Methodological expertise includes computational ecology, probabilistic analysis, and interdisciplinary data fusion. Articles Summary: Recent work spans animal flight mechanics (e.g., golden eagles using gravity waves), conservation applications (e.g., vulture nesting habitat loss), and software development (e.g., move2 R package). Themes include climate impacts on movement, remote sensing for ecology, and energy efficiency in flight. Achievements: Pioneered MoveApps, an open analysis platform for tracking data. Authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with contributions to conservation protocols like the EDGE2 framework. Grants & Labs: Leads the Animal-Environment Interactions Lab and collaborates globally. Projects include studying vultures in drylands, eagle flight in the Alps, and developing tools like the SOS framework for Earth observation integration.

Mary Caswell Stoddardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sensory Ecology
• Avian Behavior
• Animal Coloration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mary Caswell Stoddard is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University, affiliated with the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). Her research focuses on sensory ecology, animal coloration, and the evolution of avian traits, particularly eggshell morphology and visual communication. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining computer science, optics, and fieldwork to study topics like plumage evolution, brood parasitism, and camouflage. Stoddard’s lab integrates cutting-edge tools such as hyperspectral imaging and 3D modeling to analyze animal coloration and behavior. Her work spans global field sites, including the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and the Mountain Lake Biological Station. She collaborates with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History to leverage museum collections for comparative studies. Research interests include avian vision, eggshell structure-function relationships, and the evolutionary drivers of phenotypic diversity. Recent studies explore how egg shape correlates with flight ability, the role of egg patterns in parental recognition, and the dynamics of cuckoo-host coevolution. Her team develops open-source software for color analysis and imaging. Stoddard advocates for biodiversity conservation through initiatives like the Princeton Better for Birds Project, which includes community outreach and bird-safe window decal contests. Her findings have been featured in major media outlets, emphasizing the ecological and evolutionary significance of avian traits.

Lauri Greenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquatic ecosystems
• Avian ecology
• Animal behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lauri Green is an Associate Professor at Bloomsburg University in the Department of Biological and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on avian ecology , wetland conservation , and climate change impacts on food webs. She has led projects using Tree Swallows ( Tachycineta bicolor ) to study prey availability, nest thermoregulation, and foraging behavior in artificial vs. natural wetlands. Ph.D. in Biology (UCLA) Postdoctoral work at UCLA, SCCWRP, FAU, and EPA Her research areas span ecosystem dynamics , conservation biology , and ecotoxicology . Recent publications examine nonpoint source nutrient management , shorebird habitat use , and seagrass epiphytes . Key collaborations include Dr. Leslie Clifford (Mansfield University), US Army Corps of Engineers, and Pennsylvania State Parks. Professional Enhancement Grant (2019) Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellowship She actively involves undergraduate and graduate students in research, with projects presented at conferences like the American Ornithological Society and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Scholars Forum . Media coverage includes Pennsylvania Outdoor Life and local TV.

James C. Liaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fish Locomotion
• Hydrodynamics
• Sensory Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James C. Liao is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, affiliated with the Department of Radiation Oncology and based at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. His research integrates biomechanics, sensory biology, and robotics to study fish locomotion and environmental interactions. Liao earned a B.A. in Biology (magna cum laude) from Wesleyan University, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard University. Postdoctoral training included neurobiology at Cornell University. Research interests focus on fish swimming efficiency, sensory systems (e.g., lateral line), and the interplay between morphology, flow dynamics, and behavior. Key areas include: 1) Biomechanics of fish acceleration and flow refuging strategies; 2) Neural mechanisms underlying sensory feedback during locomotion; 3) Evolutionary adaptations in cavefish sensory systems; and 4) Development of bio-inspired robotics. Recent work explores vortex street interactions, predator-prey dynamics, and microbiome-resistome dynamics in agricultural contexts. Publications highlight interdisciplinary methods, combining experimental biology with computational fluid dynamics and robotics. Notable themes include flow sensing in turbulent environments, energy optimization in swimming, and sensory modulation under stress. Collaborative efforts bridge marine biology, engineering, and medical applications (e.g., yeast-based cancer therapies). Liao leads the Liao Lab at Whitney Laboratory, focusing on experimental studies of aquatic organisms and their hydrodynamic environments. Ongoing projects include 3D-printed fish prototyping for flow analysis, optogenetic dissection of sensory circuits, and field studies of wild fish schooling behaviors.

Daniel Redheadمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anthropology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Redhead is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen (since 2023) within the Department of Sociology and the Inter-university Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS). He concurrently serves as a Guest Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology's Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture. Previously, he held roles including Group Leader (2020–2023) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2018–2020) at the same institute, and Visiting Researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017–2018). Education: PhD in Psychology (2015–2018), University of Essex Masters by Research (MA) in Anthropology (2014–2015), Durham University BA (Hons) in Archaeology and Anthropology (2011–2014), Durham University Research Interests: Redhead focuses on cultural evolution, human behavioral ecology, social hierarchy, and social network analysis . His work examines how social structures, cooperation, and inequality emerge in diverse contexts—from rural Colombian communities to foraging societies in the Congo Basin. He employs advanced statistical methods and computational models to analyze complex social systems. Articles Trends: His recent publications emphasize methodological innovations (e.g., Bayesian network analysis, STRAND software), cross-cultural studies of cooperation and status, and interdisciplinary approaches bridging anthropology, evolutionary biology, and sociology. Awards: Human Behavior & Evolution Society Margo Wilson Award (2024) NSF HNDS Program Co-PI Grant ($400,000, 2022) Leakey Foundation Research Grant (2025) Teaching & Grants: Redhead teaches courses on Solidarity & Social Contexts and Methodology & Data Collection at the University of Groningen. He actively secures grants as PI/Co-I, including multi-million-dollar NSF and ESRC funding.

Casimir Ludwigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Science
• Decision-Making
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Casimir Ludwig holds the position of Professor of Cognitive Science at the School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol. His research focuses on computational cognitive models, decision-making processes, reinforcement learning, and visual attention mechanisms. He has contributed significantly to understanding how humans integrate sensory information to make decisions, particularly in contexts involving uncertainty and environmental dynamics. Key research areas include the interplay between attention and decision-making, the impact of emotional and contextual factors on cognitive processes, and the development of datasets like the 'Epic-tent' egocentric video dataset for studying assembly tasks. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, and experimental psychology to address fundamental questions about human behavior and artificial intelligence. Notable contributions include studies on reinforcement learning under uncertainty, the role of background stimuli in decision policies, and the limitations of disentangled models in generalization tasks. His interdisciplinary approach integrates methodologies from psychology, computer science, and neuroscience to advance cognitive science as a field. Professor Ludwig collaborates with faculty across disciplines, including robotics and computer vision experts at the University of Bristol, to explore applied problems such as human-robot interaction and activity recognition from visual data.

Alex Kwanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systems Neuroscience
• Neuroengineering
• Neuropharmacology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Kwan is an Associate Professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. Previously, he held positions at Yale School of Medicine and pursued postdoctoral studies as a Croucher Fellow at UC Berkeley. His research integrates systems neuroscience and neuroengineering to study mental health, focusing on drug action in neural circuits, particularly psychedelics like psilocybin and ketamine. He leads the Kwan Lab, which develops optical imaging and behavioral paradigms to visualize neural activity and structure in awake mice. Education: B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics, Simon Fraser University (2003) Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Cornell University (2009) Research Interests: His work emphasizes understanding how psychiatric drugs modify neural connectivity and function, with applications in preclinical drug development. Key areas include: Psychedelic neurobiology and therapeutic mechanisms Optical imaging of brain-wide neural activity Neural plasticity induced by antidepressants Awards & Grants: One Mind Rising Star Award for Mental Health Research (2022) NIH and Simons Foundation grants Croucher Fellowship (postdoctoral) Lab & Collaborations: The Kwan Lab collaborates with Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Neurotech, leveraging interdisciplinary tools like two-photon microscopy and optogenetics. Their long-term goal is to develop safe and effective treatments for depression and anxiety disorders.

• Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology
• Animal Behaviour
• Parental Care Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sigal Balshine is a Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, affiliated with the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and serving as associate member of the Department of Biology. Her research focuses on evolutionary behavioural ecology , particularly sociality , breeding system evolution , and anthropogenic impacts on animal behavior , primarily through studies of fish but also extending to birds and human-related ecological issues. PhD in Zoology (University of Cambridge, 1995) BSc in Zoology (University of Toronto, 1989) Post-doctoral fellowships at Tel Aviv University, Konrad Lorenz Institute, and University of East Anglia Her research integrates animal behavior , behavioral ecology , and neuroscience , with recent work examining how environmental stressors like anthropogenic noise and wastewater pollution affect fish physiology and social interactions . She investigates parental care evolution , social hierarchies , and reproductive tactics across species including cichlids, round gobies, and toadfish. Key trends in her 2024-2025 publications include studies on acoustic communication disruption in midshipman fish, environmental stressors in invasive species, and neuroendocrine regulation of social behavior. Her work often combines field and laboratory approaches, emphasizing ecologically relevant contexts . She actively supervises graduate students in both Psychology and Biology departments and leads the Aquatic Behavioural Ecology Laboratory (ABEL) at McMaster University, which explores how aquatic animals adapt to environmental changes through behavioral and physiological mechanisms.

Craig Coatesمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Insect Genetic Transformation
• Insect Molecular Genetics
• Entomology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Craig Coates, Ph.D., is an Instructional Professor at Texas A&M University's Department of Entomology, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic investigative sciences and entomology. He also serves as Associate Department Head for Academic Programs and Associate Dean for Programmatic Success in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. He holds dual affiliations with Texas A&M AgriLife and the Western Gulf Coast Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases. Dr. Coates earned a B.S. with Honors and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Australian National University. His professional focus combines insect genetic transformation, molecular genetics research, and innovative educational strategies. He has pioneered the use of 3D micro-CT models for entomology education and developed service-learning programs centered on monarch butterfly conservation. His research spans vector control mechanisms (ticks, mosquitoes, stable flies), genomic studies of insect behavior, and transposon-based gene delivery systems. Over 15 years of publications reflect his work on anti-tick vaccines, insect genome analysis, and educational outreach initiatives. His recent studies include genomic insights into Stomoxys calcitrans (stable flies) and synergistic acaricide-vaccine approaches against cattle ticks. Dr. Coates is actively involved in curriculum development, having taught over 500 students annually through large-scale entomology courses. He maintains a lab focused on applying molecular tools to agricultural pest management while advancing STEM education through community engagement.

Dora Biroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Cognition
• Collective Behavior
• Primate Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dora Biro is the Beverly Petterson Bishop and Charles W. Bishop Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, serving as Interim Chair of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Her research focuses on animal cognition, collective behavior, and decision-making in primates and other species. Key interests include navigation, tool use, social learning, and animal culture. She leads studies in Gorongosa National Park, Guinea-Bissau, and other野外 environments, employing deep learning technologies for behavior analysis and social network mapping. Research emphasizes primate behavioral ecology, particularly in chacma baboons and chimpanzees, exploring how environmental factors (e.g., predation, seasonality) shape social and foraging strategies. She investigates cumulative culture in animal groups, collective intelligence, and cognitive evolution through tool-use studies. Her work bridges neuroscience, ecology, and anthropology. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. Affiliations: School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester. Recent studies analyze leadership hierarchies in homing pigeons, collective learning dynamics, and the impact of human activity on wildlife behavior. She collaborates on projects involving genomic analysis of baboon populations and fossil records in Mozambique. Her lab integrates field observations with computational models to explore emergent behaviors in animal groups.

Maxime Aubertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeological Science
• Geochemistry
• Uranium-series Dating
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maxime Aubert is Professor of Archaeological Science at Griffith University, Australia, specialising in geochemical dating of early rock art and hominin fossils. He is a National Geographic Explorer and ARC Future Fellow whose discoveries have twice (2014 & 2020) been selected among the top-10 scientific breakthroughs by the journal Science . His research centres on uranium-series and other micro-analytical techniques to illuminate the timing and context of human evolution, early symbolic behaviour and the colonisation of Wallacea and Sahul. Education PhD Earth Sciences (Uranium-isotope Geochemistry), Université du Québec / INRS, 2009 Research Interests Aubert develops and applies cutting-edge geochemical methods to key questions in human evolution: Dating of Palaeolithic cave art and rock engravings Geochronology of hominin fossils and archaeological deposits Early human dispersals through Island Southeast Asia and into Australia Conservation science for Pleistocene rock-art heritage His recent publications reveal 51,200-year-old narrative art in Sulawesi, 1.04-million-year-old hominin sea-crossings to the same island, and the world’s earliest known surgical amputation (31,000 BP, Borneo), collectively reshaping global timelines of art, technology and medicine. Scientific Recognition Science journal Top-10 Scientific Breakthroughs 2014 & 2020 National Geographic Explorer ARC Future Fellowship Grants & Projects Aubert has secured > AUD 6 million in competitive funding, including ARC Discovery and Linkage projects, National Geographic grants, and industry partnerships with Google Arts & Culture. Current major projects investigate early art and occupation along the northern route to Australia, Aboriginal rock-art management in Cape York Peninsula, and the archaeology of the Great Papuan Plateau. Doctoral Supervision & Team Science He currently supervises Griffith doctoral candidates working on oxalate dating of Australian rock art and Tasmanian hand-stencil heritage, and has previously led or co-supervised PhD projects on Sulawesi underwater archaeology, Indonesian prehistoric migration, Siberian rock art, and Philippine cave archaeology. His team collaborates closely with Indonesian, Australian and European institutions, conducting large-scale field programs in Sulawesi, Borneo and Papua New Guinea.

• Primate Evolution
• Functional Morphology
• Sensory Ecology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Addison Kemp is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Education at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Research Associate in Mammalogy at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. As a functional morphologist and biological anthropologist, she studies sensory system evolution in mammals. Her research examines how visual and vestibular adaptations impact locomotion, foraging, and predation behaviors in primates and their relatives. Dr. Kemp's work with tree shrews provides insights into early primate adaptations through experimental studies of grasping and leaping performance under varying visual conditions. She combines experimental approaches with comparative morphological analyses using micro-CT data.

Ken Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Behavior
• Spatial Cognition
• Insect Navigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ken Cheng is a Professor at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, specializing in animal behavior and spatial cognition. His research focuses on understanding how animals, particularly insects like desert ants (Melophorus bagoti) and bull ants (Myrmecia midas), navigate complex environments using spatial and sensory cues. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Central Australia and on campus, studying topics such as landmark use, celestial navigation, and learning processes. Cheng's work spans over four decades, with major contributions to understanding insect navigation through experimental and theoretical approaches. His studies integrate behavioral ecology, experimental psychology, and comparative cognition. He has authored influential books, including How Animals Think and Feel (2016) and Biological Basis of Behavior (2018), and pioneered research on spatial reorientation and the role of geometry in animal cognition. Key research themes include the use of panoramic views, celestial cues, and oscillators in navigation, as well as the cognitive mechanisms underlying spatial learning and memory in insects. His team has explored how ants adapt to environmental changes, such as colony relocation during heavy rainfall, and how they integrate sensory information to orient themselves in novel environments. Cheng's publications span over 200 articles, covering topics like ant waste management strategies, the effects of UV light on navigation, and the application of psychophysical methods to study insect behavior. His lab's interdisciplinary approach bridges experimental and theoretical frameworks to advance our understanding of animal cognition and behavior.