We use physiology to understand how animals function in their environment. Our research blends experimental biology with simulation-based computer models to identify the physiological processes driving species' distributions, extinction, and adaptation. The approach requires insight from behavior, physiology, and physics, providing a highly integrative perspective into organismal biology. Through the synthesis of these disciplines, we provide a comprehensive understanding of organisms, from genes to geographic ranges, while improving our capacity to predict the impact of climate change.
RECENT UPDATES
  • We are moving to UNC Chapel Hill! Very excited to join an excellent department. I'm also looking for postdocs to join my new lab. See more here.
  • A new review in press at Global Change Biology on the promise of biophysical ecology for predicting species responses to climate change. See pre-print here.
  • New manuscript accepted to Evolution on thermal adaptation in desert rodent fur! Check out link here.
  • A huge congratulations to Colton Poore on finishing his master's degree!​
  • New manuscripts published in Ecography, The American Naturalist, The Journal of Experimental Biology, and The Journal of Avian Biology this year. See more under Publications.
NEW PUBLICATIONS
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Department of Biology