جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lara Lambمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Archaeology
• Archaeology
• Heritage and Cultural Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Lara Lamb is an anthropologist specializing in historical archaeology and heritage studies at the University of Southern Queensland (School of Humanities and Communication). Her affiliation with the Centre for Heritage and Culture underscores her commitment to interdisciplinary research. She holds a BA(Hons) from the University of Queensland and a PhD from the Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on Pacific archaeology, particularly Papua New Guinea and Australia’s Indigenous heritage. Key themes include colonial legacies, decolonial theory, and the archaeology of exchange networks. She investigates oral traditions, rock art, and historical sites like the Emo site and Nawarla Gabarnmang to reconstruct human-environment interactions and cultural practices. Her work bridges academic and applied contexts, addressing contemporary issues such as cultural repatriation and Indigenous engagement with colonial collections. Notable projects include analyzing Frank Hurley’s Gulf of Papua expeditions and studying gendered labor through archaeological remains. Lamb’s publications reflect a focus on Holocene settlement patterns, heritage conservation, and Pacific prehistory. She has supervised multiple graduate students and contributed to grants exploring archaeological methods and historical preservation.

Claire Greenwellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Seabird Ecology
• Shorebird Conservation
• Trophic Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claire Greenwell is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Ornithology and Marine Ecology at Murdoch University , with a PhD in progress focusing on the Australian Fairy Tern. Her work bridges field research, conservation strategy, and wildlife photography, emphasizing the intersection of human activity and ecosystem preservation. Primary affiliations: Murdoch University (Adjunct Associate Professor), Western Australian Fairy Tern Network (Convener), New Zealand Department of Conservation (Advisor) Key research themes: Seabird/shorebird ecology, trophic interactions, human-wildlife conflict, conservation technology Scientific Contributions Her publications reveal trends in coastal seabird conservation (2021-2025), with recent work analyzing social media's ecological impacts and habitat modification effects. She pioneered novel banding techniques for tern monitoring and investigated predator-prey dynamics in temperate estuaries. Recognition & Funding Birdlife Australia Stuart Leslie Award Fremantle Ports Grant Ecological Society of Australia Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment Community Engagement Claire leads Bird Photography Tours to remote Australian islands, educating participants on ethical wildlife documentation. Her outreach includes advising coastal management agencies and developing community stewardship programs for threatened bird colonies.

Christophe Eizaguirreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conservation Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Marine Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christophe Eizaguirre is a Professor of Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics and Deputy Head of the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on integrating evolutionary principles into conservation strategies, particularly for endangered species like loggerhead sea turtles and sticklebacks. He leads the Eizaguirre Lab, which develops genomic tools and citizen-science initiatives to address conservation challenges. Education and academic roles: As a Professor and Deputy Head, he oversees research and teaching. His lab collaborates with NGOs in Cabo Verde to protect loggerhead turtles, contributing to open-source resources like TurtleBase and Atlantis VR. The lab has also pioneered epigenetic studies on climate change impacts and turtle sex determination. Research interests include epigenetics, conservation genomics, and the ecological dynamics of marine species. Recent work emphasizes DNA methylation’s role in adaptation and the application of VR technology (Atlantis) for education and conservation advocacy. The lab’s community-based approach was recognized with the 2016 National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement award. Teaching includes modules on conservation biology in the Biodiversity and Conservation MSc program. Current and former students contribute to projects on turtle epigenetics, parasite ecology, and marine protected areas. The lab actively engages schools through initiatives like Wild-Live Streaming, raising awareness about marine conservation. Key tools developed include TurtleBase (loggerhead genetic database), Atlantis VR (turtle behavior visualization), and HatchIt (conservation management platform). His team’s work bridges field research, genomics, and public engagement to advance global conservation efforts.

Paul Caplatمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ecology
• Climate Change
• Species Distribution Modeling
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Dr. Paul Caplat is a researcher at the School of Biological Sciences , Queen's University Belfast. His work focuses on understanding species dynamics under environmental change through modeling, field studies, and data analysis, emphasizing mechanistic approaches to ecological patterns. Queen's University Belfast School of Biological Sciences His research interests include: Species distribution modeling under climate change Invasive species management Ecosystem stability and biodiversity conservation Interdisciplinary approaches linking human activity and ecology Recent publications highlight work on: Evolutionary drivers of insect morphology Climate sensitivity in pollinator communities Cost-effective strategies for ecological restoration Urbanization's role in species coexistence Methodological challenges in ecological network inference He actively supervises postgraduate researchers and contributes to outreach via roles such as IPBES lead author .

Eva Garrettمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sensory ecology
• Olfaction
• Primate evolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eva Garrett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Boston University. She co-leads the Sensory Morphology and Genomic Anthropology Lab, focusing on primate sensory evolution, particularly olfaction and pheromone detection. Her research integrates morphology, genomics, and paleontology to explore how sensory systems evolved in humans and primates. Education: PhD and MA from CUNY Graduate Center; BA from University of Texas at Austin Her work challenges the traditional view that primates reduced olfactory reliance early in evolution, showing that only apes and Old World monkeys shifted toward vision. Current projects involve creating digital models of primate crania to study vomeronasal organ correlates linked to pheromone detection genes. She collaborates with postdoctoral scholars and student researchers (UROP) on this work. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, including studies on capuchin monkey foraging, primate social organization, and fossil evidence of sensory systems. Courses taught span human evolution, primate biology, and gender studies. Her lab emphasizes bioinformatics and ancestral trait reconstruction, contributing to debates on sensory trade-offs and evolutionary adaptation. Ongoing research explores links between agricultural transitions and human sensory evolution.

• Vegetation Ecology
• Ecological Modelling
• Grassland Biodiversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franziska Taubert leads the Grassland Modelling working group at the Department of Ecological Modelling, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. Her research integrates vegetation ecology, ecological modeling, and Digital Twin technologies, focusing on grassland biodiversity dynamics and ecosystem functions. She developed the GRASSMIND model for simulating plant growth in managed grasslands. Research Interests: Her work investigates biodiversity emergence in grasslands, plant trait-environment relationships, and vegetation pattern analysis using field data and remote sensing. Methodologically, she specializes in process-based modeling and Digital Twin applications for environmental systems. Key Projects: EU-Horizon BioDT: Developing a Digital Twin for grassland biodiversity (WP6 Leader) LandTrans: Leading vegetation modeling team (GRASSMIND/FORMIND) PhD College LISA: Modeling socio-ecological impacts of grasslands iDiv Flexpool: Remote sensing of grassland diversity (Co-PI) Her recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on ecological modeling (43%), biodiversity (29%), and Digital Twin applications (21%), with grassland ecosystems being the dominant focus (86%).

Susan E. Fahrbachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Neuroanatomy
• Insect Neurobiology
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Susan E. Fahrbach is Professor of Biology and the Reynolds Professor of Developmental Neuroscience at Wake Forest University in the Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences. Her research integrates neuroanatomy, molecular biology, and behavior to study brain development and plasticity in social insects, particularly honey bees. Education: B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1977 M.A., Oxford University, 1979 Ph.D., The Rockefeller University, 1985 Her research interests center on the regulation of nervous system form and function, focusing on how hormones and experience shape the insect brain during and after metamorphosis. Using honey bees as a natural model, she explores how learning, social interactions, and environmental stressors like pesticides alter brain structure and gene expression. Her work bridges developmental neuroscience and environmental biology, offering insights into neural plasticity and pollinator health. Recent publications highlight a strong focus on the impact of pesticides on synaptic organization and gut function, neuroplasticity in mushroom bodies, and hormonal regulation of behavior in adult bees. Her research spans molecular mechanisms to organismal behavior, often employing advanced techniques such as immunocytochemistry, RT-PCR, and primary neuronal cultures. Scientific Awards: Reynolds Professor of Developmental Neuroscience Fahrbach has contributed significantly to academic literature through book chapters and major reviews. She has mentored students and collaborated on grants related to insect neurobiology and environmental toxicology, though specific grant details are not listed. Her work supports the broader mission of understanding brain-behavior relationships in ecological contexts. She leads a research laboratory focused on insect models, particularly utilizing honey bees and bumblebees to study neural development and the effects of xenobiotics. Her team combines classical neuroanatomical methods with modern molecular tools to investigate brain plasticity and resilience in pollinators.

Kendra L. Dalyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Zooplankton Ecology
• Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems
• Antarctic Ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kendra L. Daly is a Professor in Biological Oceanography at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, specializing in zooplankton ecology across Gulf of Mexico and Antarctic ecosystems. Her research examines how physical and biological factors control zooplankton distribution and their roles in marine food webs, biogeochemical cycles, and fisheries oceanography, with emphasis on low-oxygen regions and oil spill impacts. Dr. Daly earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1995. Her research integrates field studies with advanced technologies like the SCINI remotely operated vehicle and SIPPER imaging systems. Current projects include analyzing Apalachicola Bay zooplankton dynamics, Deepwater Horizon oil spill effects on Gulf ecosystems, and Antarctic predator-prey interactions in McMurdo Sound. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Long-term ecological consequences of the Deepwater Horizon spill on Gulf of Mexico food webs, particularly zooplankton resilience and marine oil snow formation; (2) Southern Ocean ecosystem dynamics focusing on krill populations and climate change impacts; (3) Development of ocean observatory technologies for real-time ecosystem monitoring. Her work increasingly bridges observational data with predictive modeling of marine processes. Dr. Daly has received significant recognition: 2015 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science She leads major research initiatives including the C-IMAGE project (22 Gulf of Mexico cruises) and Antarctic ecosystem studies, securing funding from NSF and other agencies. Her leadership extends to national science infrastructure: Chair of Ocean Observatories Initiative Facilities Board (OOIFB) Secretary of AGU Biological Oceanography Section Member of Ocean Networks Canada International Science Advisory Board NSF Regional Class Research Vessel Science Oversight Committee Dr. Daly directs the Zooplankton Ecology Lab, which maintains extensive field datasets and collaborates with the USF Southern Ocean Science group on Antarctic research. Her lab utilizes the Shadowed Image Particle Profiling Evaluation Recorder (SIPPER) for plankton imaging and contributes to global databases like KRILLBASE for Southern Ocean ecosystem analysis.

Mingfei Sunمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Reinforcement Learning
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Mingfei Sun is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester, UK. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning techniques including deep reinforcement learning and generative models, with applications in robotics, multi-agent systems, and video games. He holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where he received the Top Research Postgraduate Award, and a B.S. in Electronic Engineering & Information Science from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Dr. Sun's work spans theoretical advancements and practical applications, including contributions to the SMACV2 benchmark for multi-agent reinforcement learning and the development of the LoKO optimizer for large models. He has secured significant funding, such as the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award and the TICM Collaborative R&D program on reinforcement learning for automated system calibration. His research has been recognized through awards like the AAMAS Best Paper Award (2023) and the AAAI-20 Studentship (2020). He has held research positions at Microsoft Research Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and Tencent AI Lab. His academic service includes roles as a Senior Program Committee member for AAMAS 2024 and a reviewer for top conferences like ICML, NeurIPS, and AAAI. His GitHub repository demonstrates contributions to projects like DeepMimic_mujoco, focusing on reinforcement learning for humanoid control using Mujoco simulations.

Peter Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African Archaeology
• Southern African Later Stone Age
• Hunter-Gatherer Societies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Mitchell, affiliated with the University of Oxford's St Hugh's College as Tutor and Fellow in Archaeology, specializes in African archaeology with a focus on southern Africa and the Later Stone Age. His research spans hunter-gatherer societies, environmental reconstruction, and cultural heritage management. Professor of African Archaeology Tutor and Fellow at St Hugh's College Active in DPhil supervision and postgraduate teaching Research interests include human-environment dynamics, zooarchaeology, and material culture analysis. Current teaching involves courses on southern African hunter-gatherers and Sub-Saharan prehistory. Supervision areas emphasize southern African Later Stone Age and cross-species interactions. Recent publications explore ostrich eggshell bead networks, equid dispersal, and zooarchaeological insights from Lesotho. His work integrates ecological, technological, and theoretical approaches to African prehistory.

• Population Ecology
• Population Dynamics
• Animal Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magne Neby is an Associate Professor at the University of Inland Norway, working within the Department of Agricultural Sciences in the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology. Based at the Blæstad campus, his academic work focuses on population ecology and dynamics, animal behavior, evolution, and research-based teaching. His research interests span population ecology, population dynamics, animal behavior, evolutionary biology, wildlife management, and small mammal ecology. Neby specializes in the study of vole population cycles, plant-animal interactions in boreal ecosystems, and the ecological impacts of small mammals. His research combines theoretical frameworks with practical field studies to understand ecological processes and dynamics. Analysis of Neby's publication record reveals a strong focus on small mammal ecology, particularly vole population dynamics. His research examines the role of diet in population cycles, climate impacts on rodent populations, and long-term monitoring of small mammal communities. Recent publications increasingly incorporate molecular methods like DNA metabarcoding alongside traditional ecological approaches, demonstrating methodological innovation within his field. Neby collaborates extensively with researchers including Rolf Anker Ims, Stefaniya Kamenova, Olivier Devineau, and Eeva Marjatta Soininen. His work has appeared in high-impact journals including Ecological Research, Ecology and Evolution, and Biological Reviews. He leads or contributes to several important research projects including Arvicola (water vole distribution and damage mitigation), BorealSheep (sheep grazing on forest pastures), and MUSEOBS (long-term monitoring of small mammals in the Inland Region). Neby is actively involved with the Sustainable Agriculture research group and WILDCOM: Ecological Communities in Change, demonstrating his commitment to both agricultural applications and fundamental ecological research.

• Perception and Action
• Ecological Psychology
• Dynamical Systems Theory
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Eric Amazeen is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on the intersection of perception and action, particularly through ecological and dynamical systems approaches. B.A., Franklin & Marshall College M.A. & Ph.D., University of Connecticut (1996) Amazeen's research explores weight perception, the size-weight illusion, visual attention in coordinated tasks, and intermodal interactions between vision and touch. His work often employs nonlinear dynamics and fractal analysis (e.g., 1/f noise) to study perceptual-motor coordination. He contributes to cognitive science through service roles, including as founding member of the Dynamics of Perception, Action, and Cognition lab since 2000, and as ad-hoc reviewer for numerous journals like Experimental Brain Research and Journal of Motor Behavior since 2010.

• Animal Behavior
• Evolutionary Biology
• Predator-Prey Interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Candy Rowe is a prominent academic at Newcastle University, specializing in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology. Her research focuses on understanding predator-prey interactions, particularly the evolution and efficacy of warning signals (aposematism), chemical defenses, and multimodal communication strategies. She investigates how predators learn to recognize and respond to defended prey, emphasizing the cognitive mechanisms underlying these interactions. Her work spans diverse topics including the impact of prey size, toxicity, and visual patterns on predator behavior, as well as the ecological and evolutionary implications of mimicry and deimatic displays. She has also contributed to studies on animal cognition, including decision-making processes in avian predators and reward systems in primates. Key areas of interest include the design principles of warning signals, the role of sensory modalities in signaling, and the interplay between defense costs and predation risk. Her research frequently employs experimental approaches with birds and insects, combining field observations with controlled laboratory experiments. Professor Rowe’s publications consistently address foundational questions in evolutionary ecology, such as why certain species evolve conspicuous coloration, how predators balance toxin exposure risks, and the cognitive underpinnings of anti-predator strategies.

• Carnivore Ecology and Conservation
• Wildlife Disease
• Biodiversity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Forman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. He holds multiple roles including Senior Academic Mentor and Employability Officer. His research focuses on carnivore ecology, wildlife diseases, and ecological monitoring, with a particular emphasis on British wildlife and freshwater systems. Education: Details not explicitly stated in the text, but his academic positions imply advanced degrees in related fields. His research interests span conservation strategies for top predators, such as Eurasian otters, and the ecological impacts of predation. He has contributed to studies on pollination networks, parasite detection in elusive species, and the effects of livestock grazing on pollinators. Forman is also involved in education reforms, particularly in enhancing graduate employability through work-simulated learning frameworks. He has served on numerous committees including the Ethics Committee, Athena SWAN, and the Swansea Academy of Inclusive Learning Management Board. As an academic lead for the Conservation Ecology Society, he advocates for wildlife rehabilitation and biodiversity initiatives. His work often bridges ecological theory with practical conservation solutions.

Thomas Ingsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Invertebrate community ecology
• Pollinator behaviour
• Conservation biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Ings is an Associate Professor in Zoology at the Anglia Ruskin University School of Life Sciences in Cambridge, UK. As an ecologist and behavioural ecologist , his work focuses on invertebrate community ecology , pollinator conservation , and animal learning in insects, particularly examining Bombus terrestris behavioral plasticity. PhD from Queen Mary University of London MRes from University of York PgCert Academic Practice from Queen Mary BSc from University of Exeter His research spans plant-pollinator network dynamics , anthropogenic noise impact studies , and urban ecology of invertebrates. He leads the Applied Ecology Research Group and co-supervises projects in insect conservation and global change ecology . Recent publications show expertise in ecological network theory , pollinator behavioral plasticity , and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Key methodologies include experimental ecology , network analysis , and behavioral observation . Fellow, Royal Entomological Society Fellow, Higher Education Academy Editorial roles: Journal of Pollination Ecology, Ecological Entomology As Deputy Head of School , he oversees research strategy while maintaining active supervision of PhD students in pollinator ecology . Current projects examine microplastic impacts on soil biota and herbivore-climate feedbacks .