Ondi Crino

Lecturer

College of Science and Engineering

place Bedford Park

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.

Qualifications

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

Key responsibilities

Topic Coordinator - Introduction to Animal Behaviour (BIOL1711)

Topic Coordinator - Animal Handling and Husbandry (BIOL2106)

Topic coordinator
BIOL1711 Introduction to Animal Behaviour
BIOL2106 Animal Handling and Husbandry
Topic lecturer
STEM7001 Research Methods for Science Honours
BIOL2106 Animal Handling and Husbandry
BIOL1711 Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Further information

Further information about my research can be found HERE.