Lecturer
College of Science and Engineering
My research examines the physiological mechanisms that regulate animal behaviour. I have focused primarily on understanding how conditions experienced during development shape endocrine responses that affect behaviour and physiology across life history stages with consequences on fitness and life history strategies. I take a whole organism approach by integrating studies of animal behaviour and physiology to tackle large-scale questions that sit at the nexus of behavioural ecology, physiological ecology, and evolutionary biology. An additional component of my research uses physiological tools to measure the impact of anthropogenic disturbances on wild animals. This research fits into the emerging field of conservation physiology and has important applications for the management and preservation of endangered and threatened species. I work broadly across taxonomic groups including birds, reptiles, mammals, and fish.
PhD in Organismal Biology and Ecology, University of Montana (USA), 2013
Masters in Zoology, University of Florida (USA), 2008
Bachelors in Biology, Lewis & Clark College (USA), 2002
Topic Coordinator - Introduction to Animal Behaviour (BIOL1711)
Topic Coordinator - Animal Handling and Husbandry (BIOL2106)