Postdoctoral researchers
Luis Carrasco Tornero
​Education:
​Ph.D. Biological Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan, 2015
M.S. Biodiversity: Conservation and Evolution, University of Valencia, Spain, 2010
B.A. Physics, University of Valencia, Spain, 2008
​Research interests: I am interested on how biodiversity and animal species are distributed across the landscapes. I mainly focus on researching new methodologies for developing species distribution predictive models, by combining GIS techniques, advanced statistical methods and computer simulations.
Gengping Zhu
Ben Branoff
​Education:
Ph.D. Biology, University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras, 2018
M.Sc. Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University, 2012
B.Sc. Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, 2009
​​Research interests: Systems ecology and the dynamics between human and natural systems. Multi-disciplinary research involving engineers, sociologists, and natural scientists. Ecosystem adaptations, services, and their utility in a future of changing climate, urban expansion, and increasing anthropogenic influences.