Profiles in "Ecology" Expertise Area

  • Nsa Dada is a vector biologist and microbial ecologist interested in how mosquito-microbe interactions shape mosquito biology and evolutionary responses to changes in their habitats.
  • Suzuki’s research integrates evolutionary biology, microbiome science, and biomedical research to study the role of host-microbial interactions in animal biology.
  • Bechtel's specific interests involve studying tick-borne pathogen interactions in desert ecosystems; however, she is also interested in how climate change can affect pathogen transmission in amphibian populations.
  • Lyberger's research focuses on the role of rapid evolution and species interactions in shaping how species adapt and respond to climate change.
  • Cramer's research focuses on understanding how processes drive the distribution and persistence of marine organisms, particularly across multiple scales of time and space.
  • Dr. Seyfferth studies soils and plants to find sustainable ways to reduce harmful contaminants in food and improve environmental health, with research that supports healthier communities and ecosystems.
  • Ari Mistry is a first year Geography PhD student interested in human and animal behaviors and coexistence. She is currently studying human-carnivore interactions in urban spaces with a focus on coyotes and raccoons.