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Heather Proctor is a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in the fields of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics. Her research primarily focuses on the interactions between soil invertebrates and their host symbionts, particularly in relation to invertebrate behavior and the ecology of various species. Proctor has conducted extensive theoretical research in community ecology, studying how soil invertebrates relate to their environments, with a notable emphasis on mites of the Acari class. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed significantly to the understanding of diverse groups such as terrestrial isopods, ectosymbiotic annelids, crayfish, and snails. Despite now being in a phased post-retirement period set to conclude in 2026, she continues to teach and supervise graduate students, focusing on courses like Zoology 250 - Survey of Invertebrates, which covers the functional anatomy and life cycles of major invertebrate taxa. Proctor has published extensively in various scientific journals, emphasizing the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of invertebrate species.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management