جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Aquaculture Microbiology
• Environmental DNA Analysis
• Marine Pathobiology
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Brendan Robertson is a researcher focused on microbial epidemiology and aquaculture systems. His work integrates environmental DNA analysis and microbiological studies to address challenges in fish health and ecosystem management. He has published on antimicrobial resistance dynamics in aquaculture environments and planktonic threat detection in salmon farming systems. Key research interests include understanding pathogen persistence mechanisms, optimizing eDNA-based monitoring, and mitigating antimicrobial resistance spread. His recent studies bridge molecular biology with applied aquaculture solutions. Notably, he collaborated with Professors Martin Llewellyn and James Cotton as academic supervisors. Current work emphasizes longitudinal tracking of aquatic pathogens using cutting-edge genomic tools.

• Genetics
• Aquaculture
• Parasitology
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Dr. Michele De Noia is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on population genomics, aquatic species genetics, and biomimetic applications in marine biology. He has contributed to studies on mollusc shell production, parasite detection in eels, and genetic analysis of Mytilus and Mya arenaria populations. His work integrates molecular techniques like RAD sequencing and eDNA metabarcoding to address ecological and aquaculture challenges. Key research interests include understanding genetic mechanisms in shell-forming organisms, tracking invasive parasites non-lethally, and exploring genomic adaptations in marine species. His publications highlight collaborations on topics ranging from salmon lice population dynamics to Chagas disease vectors in Ecuador. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His affiliations include the Graham Kerr Building at the School of Biodiversity, where he likely participates in interdisciplinary projects combining genetics with environmental and veterinary science applications.

• Fisheries Biology
• Conservation Genetics
• Invasive Species Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colin Bean is an Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, and a Senior Science and Policy Adviser at Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). His primary affiliation is with the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine. Bean has over 25 years of research experience across universities in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and international institutions like the Freshwater Biological Association and Stirling University's Institute of Aquaculture. His research focuses on evolutionary processes in rare fish populations, conservation genetics, invasive species management, and the ecological impacts of renewable energy technologies. Bean has held visiting professorships, including a British Council-funded role at Universidad Austral in Chile. He actively participates in peer review for NERC, Defra, Marine Scotland Science, and international journals, and is a member of the IUCN Freshwater Fish Specialist Group. Bean’s work integrates conservation science with policy, emphasizing practical applications. He has developed standardized protocols for assessing Arctic charr and whitefish populations and contributed to reports on beaver reintroduction impacts and biodiversity targets. His research spans freshwater and marine ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on sustainable management and mitigating human-induced threats to aquatic biodiversity.

• Environmental Biology
• Aquatic Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Dan Heath is a leading researcher in environmental biology and aquatic ecology at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), University of Windsor. His work focuses on fish physiology, conservation genetics, and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications, with a strong emphasis on salmonid species and their responses to environmental stressors. He has pioneered studies on maternal effects on DNA methylation in Chinook salmon, the impacts of noise pollution on fish behavior, and eDNA-based ecological monitoring. Key research directions include understanding how genetic and epigenetic factors influence fish resilience to climate change, optimizing aquaculture practices through probiotic therapy, and leveraging transcriptomics to assess stress and disease in wild populations. His NSERC-funded projects have advanced early warning systems for water quality using microbial communities and explored the ecological implications of invasive species through eDNA metabarcoding. Research Themes: eDNA applications, salmonid genetics, microbial ecology, stress physiology, aquaculture innovation Notable Achievements: Supervisor for award-winning student Kyle Wellband (Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient), developer of novel Chinook salmon cell lines for immune studies Labs/Teams: GLIER’s Aquatic Genomics and Conservation Lab, collaborating with industry and government on eDNA-based fisheries management strategies.

Lee Baumgartnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Freshwater Fisheries
• Fish Passage and Migration
• Hydropower Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Baumgartner is an Executive Director at the Gulbali Research Institute and holds a Professor-level position. He specializes in freshwater fisheries sustainability, hydropower impacts, and ecohydrology. His research addresses the food-water-energy nexus, focusing on mitigating human impacts on riverine ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Applied Ecology from the University of Canberra and has served as Science Director at the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre and Research Leader at NSW Department of Primary Industries. Research interests include fish passage engineering, irrigation sustainability, and biodiversity conservation. He chairs the International Conference on River Connectivity and serves on boards such as the Murray Cod Fishery Management Group. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to clean water, sustainable cities, and life below water. External roles: Member of Australian Society for Fish Biology, IUCN Freshwater Fish Specialists Group, and International Energy Agency Fish and Hydropower Annexe. Editorial board member for Marine & Freshwater Research . Awards include the ABCD Award and ASPIRE Early Career Research Award. He has supervised 7 PhD/Master's projects and authored over 259 publications. Collaborations span global institutions, with recent work in Indonesia, Myanmar, and Laos. Key projects include fishway design for the Mekong River, eDNA-based biodiversity assessments, and bushfire recovery initiatives in the Murray-Darling Basin. His lab focuses on innovative technologies to balance hydropower/irrigation needs with ecological preservation.

Pierre Taberletمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Molecular Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
• DNA Metabarcoding
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pierre Taberlet is a Senior Scientist (DRCE1) at the CNRS, affiliated with the Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine at Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France. He holds a PhD in Molecular Ecology (1992) and a Habilitation (1993). His research focuses on molecular ecology, conservation genetics, DNA metabarcoding, phylogeography, and non-invasive genetic sampling. He has led major European projects like IntraBioDiv, EcoChange, and NextGen. Notable roles include Director of the Laboratoire de Biologie des Populations d'Altitude (1999-2002) and Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine (2003-2010). Key honors include the CNRS Bronze Medal (1996), election to the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters (2005), and the Molecular Ecology Prize (2007). He became Doctor Honoris Causa at Universitatea Babes Bolyai (2012) and a Member of Academia Europaea (2014). His work bridges ecology and genetics, emphasizing biodiversity assessment and conservation.

W. Kelley Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Molecular Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

W. Kelley Thomas is a Professor in Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire , with a focus on genomics, evolutionary biology, and environmental response mechanisms. He leads the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies and NH-INBRE Bioinformatics Core. Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Biology from Simon Fraser University and University of Redlands Research Interests include bioinformatics , nematode systematics , mitochondrial genomics , and environmental biodiversity analysis . His work bridges molecular evolution and organismal ecology through next-generation sequencing. Recent Trends show emphasis on mitogenomics , transposable elements in avian genomes , environmental DNA (eDNA) applications , and metagenomic pathogen detection . 2011 Excellence in Research Award from UNH Grants include NSF grants for EukHiTs biodiversity research , NH-INBRE funding, and collaborations with Dartmouth College and the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative.

• Marine Ecotoxicology
• Aquatic Toxicology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Geoff MacFarlane is an academic at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences within the Department of Environmental Science and Management. His research focuses on marine ecotoxicology, aquatic toxicology, and environmental pollution, particularly in estuarine and saltmarsh ecosystems. He has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Vice Chancellors Early Career Academic Teaching Excellence Award and the CARRICK citation for outstanding contributions to student learning. Administrative roles: Deputy Chair of the Animal Care and Ethics Committee, Program Convenor for Environmental Science programs. Editorial roles: Associate Editor for Marine Pollution Bulletin and Ecotoxicology. Research emphasizes metal contamination impacts on marine organisms, phytoremediation potential of saltmarsh plants, and endocrine disruptor effects in molluscs. Key grants include Australian Research Council funding (2004, 2006, 2009, 2020, 2023, 2024) for projects addressing zooremediation and environmental monitoring. Recent studies explore lead exposure effects on oyster behavior, transgenerational toxicity of estrogenic compounds, and atmospheric metal pollution in global megacities. His work bridges ecological research with practical applications in environmental management.

• Ecological Immunology
• Microbiology
• Life History Theory
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Dr. Anna Forsman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Colby College, specializing in ecological immunology. She leads the Wild Symbioses Lab , focusing on how vertebrate immune systems function in natural environments, particularly in birds. Her research integrates immunology, microbiology, and life history theory to study host-microbe interactions, with study systems including purple martins, tree swallows, and Florida scrub jays. Dr. Forsman teaches Immunology and Ornithology . Her work explores symbiotic relationships between animals and microorganisms, addressing questions about microbiome dynamics, disease ecology, and conservation genetics. She actively establishes field sites, such as tree swallow nest boxes, to study avian behavior and health in natural settings. Her publications emphasize eco-immunological approaches, including DNA metabarcoding for diet analysis, microbial community impacts on host immunity, and population viability modeling. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her research contributes significantly to avian and marine conservation biology. Dr. Forsman collaborates with students on field projects and lab work, emphasizing hands-on learning. The Wild Symbioses Lab’s interdisciplinary approach bridges microbiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology, aiming to understand symbiotic relationships in wild vertebrates.

Yuxiang Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fish Physiology
• Aquaculture
• Ecotoxicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuxiang Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, cross-appointed to the School of Environmental Studies and the Beaty Water Research Centre within the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology and Toxicology from McMaster University (1996), an M.Sc. in Aquatic Toxicology from Trent University (1990), and a B.Sc.H. in Biology from Beijing Normal University (1984). His research focuses on understanding metabolic mechanisms in fish, particularly how they adapt to environmental stressors. Key areas include ecotoxicology (e.g., fish responses to anthropogenic stressors), aquaculture optimization (e.g., enhancing growth conditions for aquatic organisms), and mitigating harmful algal blooms using UAVs and eDNA technologies. He co-leads an NFRF Innovation grant developing metabarcoding tools for aquatic biodiversity monitoring. He also teaches a China-Canada field course on human impacts in aquatic environments since 2005. Research Highlights: Metabolic balance in fish under varying physiological states. Adaptations of Lake Qinghai's scale-less carp to high-altitude saline environments. Genetic and molecular mechanisms influencing chicken fat deposition and lipid metabolism. Labs and Affiliations: Yuxiang Wang Lab (specializing in aquatic physiology and ecotoxicology). Beaty Water Research Centre collaborations on freshwater ecosystems.

• Environmental DNA
• Genomics
• Marine Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Jarman is a faculty member at Curtin University, affiliated with the School of Molecular and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research primarily advances the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) and genomic tools for ecological monitoring, species conservation, and understanding life-history traits in marine and terrestrial vertebrates. His research interests center on: Environmental DNA (eDNA) : Developing novel sampling methodologies (e.g., paint rollers, passive samplers) and analytical frameworks for biodiversity assessment, invasive species detection, and ecosystem health monitoring. Epigenetics & Genomics : Creating and calibrating epigenetic clocks to predict age, lifespan, and maturity in diverse vertebrate species (fish, turtles, mammals, krill), and exploring genomic adaptations. Marine Molecular Ecology : Utilizing metabarcoding to study plankton communities, coral reef habitats, predator diets, and population structure in Antarctic krill and other marine organisms. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a dominant focus on methodological innovation in eDNA/eRNA applications, epigenetic age prediction models across vertebrates, and large-scale biodiversity surveys using molecular tools. His work consistently integrates field ecology with advanced bioinformatic and genomic analyses. Professor Jarman collaborates extensively with national and international researchers on projects ranging from Antarctic ecosystems to Australian coastal biodiversity. While the text details no specific labs or teams he leads, his publication record indicates leadership in large, multidisciplinary consortia addressing fundamental and applied questions in molecular ecology and conservation genomics.

• Marine Ecology
• Coral Reef Conservation
• Environmental Toxicology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tinka Murk is a Full Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Marine Animal Ecology. She holds appointments in WIAS (Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences) and WIMEK (Wageningen Marine Research). Her research focuses on marine ecosystems, including coral reef conservation, elasmobranch behavior, and the impacts of pollutants and anthropogenic activities on marine life. She leads interdisciplinary projects addressing offshore renewable energy infrastructure, marine spatial planning, and biodiversity monitoring using cutting-edge technologies like eDNA metabarcoding. Dr. Murk's research interests span ecological毒理学, environmental risk assessment, and the development of novel bioassays for contaminant detection. She has supervised over 34 PhD candidates, including ongoing projects on coral gardening, sturgeon reintroduction, and the effects of electromagnetic fields on marine species. Her work integrates field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to address pressing issues in marine conservation and sustainable resource management. Key contributions include advancing molecular biodiversity monitoring techniques, evaluating the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms, and studying historical distributions of endangered sturgeon species. Her findings are disseminated through high-impact publications and media engagements, where she frequently comments on marine environmental policy and emerging risks such as underwater electromagnetic pollution.

• Marine Biology
• Genomics
• eDNA Monitoring
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Reindert Nijland is an Associate Professor in Marine Animal Ecology at the Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences (WIAS), Wageningen University. His research focuses on marine biodiversity, genomics, and eDNA-based monitoring techniques. He has contributed to projects involving offshore wind farm ecological impacts, DNA methylation in marine organisms, and molecular approaches for biodiversity assessment. Nijland collaborates extensively, leading or co-supervising PhD projects on topics like North Sea zooplankton dynamics, eDNA tools for offshore wind farms, and sponge-associated biodiversity. Key research interests include marine genetics, epigenetic mechanisms in invertebrates, and the application of cutting-edge sequencing technologies. His work bridges ecology and genomics to address challenges in marine conservation and environmental management. Recent studies emphasize nanopore sequencing for biodiversity monitoring and the ecological effects of human infrastructure like wind farms. Notable projects include developing eDNA tools for biodiversity assessment and understanding the effects of climate change on North Sea ecosystems. Nijland has advised multiple PhD candidates, contributing to a range of marine ecological studies. His work is published in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing marine science through interdisciplinary research.

Tom Wildingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Ecology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Marine Renewable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Wilding is a Benthic Ecologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). He leads the 'Statistics and Experimental Design' undergraduate module and the MSc 'Marine System Monitoring Methods' program. His research focuses on statistical modeling, environmental impact assessments in aquaculture, oil and gas, and marine renewables, with innovative work in metagenomic monitoring of benthic environments. Academic qualifications include a PhD from the University of Exeter (2003), an MSc from Heriot-Watt University (1993), and a BSc from the University of Exeter (1990). Key research projects include optimizing pipeline decommissioning, improving marine growth estimates via 3D photogrammetry, and studying calcium dynamics in changing environments. He has contributed to datasets like the UK Fishing Intensity study and co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles. Wilding received the SAMS Research Services Limited Enterpriser of the year award (2020). He actively engages in media, policy discussions, and international collaborations, emphasizing sustainable marine practices and environmental policy.

• Marine Biology
• Oceanography
• Microbial Ecology
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Eric Raes is an Adjunct Professor at the UWA Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on microbial ecology, marine biogeochemistry, and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to ocean sustainability. He has published extensively on topics including microbial diversity, nitrogen cycles, and genomic analysis of marine species. His recent work includes studies on eDNA-based taxonomic classification, genome assemblies of marine vertebrates, and CRISPR-driven environmental DNA processing. Raes collaborates globally, with projects spanning the South Pacific, Indian Ocean, and global microbial diversity patterns. He contributed to the Australian Chlorophyll a Database (1965–2017), a key resource for marine research. Publications highlight advancements in understanding oceanic nitrogen processes, seasonal microbial dynamics, and genomic tools for marine conservation. His research bridges fundamental science with applications in climate change adaptation and biodiversity monitoring.