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Hernán López-Fernández is a Professor and Curator of Fishes in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on evolutionary processes that originate mega-diverse biotic assemblages, examining the role of ecology in shaping evolution and diversity. His laboratory studies the diversity, evolutionary history, and conservation of fishes, particularly in the Neotropical region of South and Central America. López-Fernández’s research program prioritizes understanding the evolution of ecological and morphological specialization that drives phylogenetic divergence. His fieldwork emphasizes five main goals, including describing the diversity of Neotropical cichlid fishes and analyzing patterns in lineage diversification, ecology, and adaptation. In addition to his research work, he has also held postdoctoral positions at Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he contributed to understanding evolutionary biology and systematics.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Leads research on evolutionary processes and conservation of freshwater fishes.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science