Profiles in "Evolution" Expertise Area

  • Amdam is a Norwegian biologist who is internationally known for her research on behavior and aging in honey bees.
  • Gadau is a behavioral ecologist and evolutionary biologist who focuses on understanding the genetic and genomic basis of speciation and species differences.
  • Liebig studies the organization, chemical communication, reproductive regulation, and behavioral and physiological plasticity of ants and termites with a focus on the colony, the individual, and the olfactory system.
  • Savalli teaches a variety of courses with an emphasis on zoology and evolution.
  • Mike Angilletta leads the development of innovative learning experiences that blend best practices in teaching with emerging tools in digital technology.
  • Dr. Liu investigates clinical and molecular signatures of human diseases, and develops novel computational methods to discover biomarkers for early diagnosis and accurate prediction of therapeutic responses for individuals.
  • Gile is an evolutionary microbiologist who studies single-celled eukaryotes (protists) and symbiosis.
  • Dr. Fisher studies the functional anatomy of vertebrates and cephalopods and the use of extended reality, AI, and other emerging technologies in medical education.
  • Director of the ecco lab and associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at ASU. His research aims to explain human cognition and behavior by integrating learning and culture into an evolutionary framework.