Our lab uses advanced analytical techniques to develop better predictive models about the future of biodiversity. We hope better models will empower conservation practitioners to take proactive measures and implement effective strategies to mitigate the impacts of global change.
Dr. Marta Jarzyna (she/her)
Associate Professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Marta is a macroecologist and a biodiversity scientist interested in understanding the processes underlying biodiversity dynamics across spatial, temporal, and taxonomic scales. Marta graduated with a M.S. in Environmental Science from Warsaw University of Life Sciences and a dual Ph.D. in Fisheries and Wildlife and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior from Michigan State University. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University.
Our group nurtures a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone's voice is valued and respected. We encourage open discussions, constructive feedback, and the sharing of diverse viewpoints. This cultivates a culture of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, enabling any lab member to explore new research directions and push the boundaries of knowledge.
Members of our research group can expect a vibrant and collaborative culture that fosters intellectual growth, innovation, and a sense of community. We value diversity, inclusivity, and open-mindedness, recognizing that a diverse range of perspectives enriches our collective understanding of complex ecological systems.
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, embracing scientific rigor, and pursuing novel approaches and ideas.
We are dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to all individuals.
Through occasional collaboration, open communication, and the sharing of ideas, lab members can learn from each other's experiences, benefit from diverse skill sets, and build upon previous research findings.
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André’s expertise lies in geospatial and statistical analysis, and simulation modeling, which he uses to reconstruct how ecosystems change through time. At OSU, André focuses on understanding assembly processes of small mammal communities through the late Quaternary. He completed his B.S. in Ecology, B.A. in Statistics, M.S. in Biology/Statistics, and Ph.D. at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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François's PhD research focused on macroecological changes of biodiversity across spatial scales, specifically in bird populations. He investigates the underlying mechanisms of biodiversity shifts, such as colonization and extinction for species richness and recruitment and loss for population abundance. His current work involves applying Deep Learning algorithms to better model and interpret recent changes in biodiversity.
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Chenyang’s expertise lies in remote sensing, environmental modeling, and spatial data analysis . At OSU, Chenyang focuses on understanding the associations of vegetation structure and bird diversity. He completed his B.S. at the Nanjing Tech University, M.S. at the Nanjing Agricultural University, and Ph.D. at the University of Buffalo.
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Colin is a landscape ecologist interested in how habitat structural patterns shape biodiversity. For his Ph.D., Colin leverages airborne and satellite remote sensing data to examine avian community diversity patterns across North America. Colin graduated with a B.S. in Biology and History from the College of William and Mary and previously worked in Museum education.
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Hikaru is interested in large-scale patterns of vertebrate diversity, with a focus on trait and functional diversity of birds. For his Ph.D., Hikaru is exploring spatiotemporal scaling of avian functional space. Hikaru graduated with a B.S. in Zoology from The Ohio State University.
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Reymond is interested in biogeography, community and population ecology, and mathematical modeling. For his M.S., Reymond is studying spatial and temporal variation in functional uniqueness of birds across the globe. Reymond graduated with a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from The Ohio State University.
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Leah is an undergraduate student at OSU, studying Data Analytics with a Math minor. Leah is especially interested in how organisms respond to anthropogenic changes and urban ecology. For her undergraduate research project, she is exploring the effects of urbanization on bird functional diversity.
