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Douglass H. Morse is the Hermon Bumpus Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He is a behavioral ecologist specializing in host-parasitoid interactions and foraging behaviors in relation to life history strategies and lifetime fitness. His academic journey began at the University of Maryland, where he started his career before joining Brown University in 1979. Professor Morse held the Hermon Carey Bumpus Professorship in Biology until his retirement in 2005, and has remained active in research, particularly mentoring undergraduate students. His current research interests involve complex interactions within four-trophic-level systems, focusing on the ecological roles of crambid moth larvae and their relationships with ferns and various parasitic wasps. His research also explores the cognitive aspects of foraging behavior in spider species and how these behaviors affect fitness and reproductive success. Over his distinguished career, Morse has received numerous research grants from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and has significant contributions to the academic community as an editor and committee member for various scientific publications and organizations. He has held visiting positions globally and continues to influence the field of ecology and evolutionary biology through his research and teachings.
Department: Department of Economics