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Santiago Claramunt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Universidad de la República, a PhD from Louisiana State University, and completed his postdoctoral studies at the American Museum of Natural History. His research focuses on the processes underlying diversification in birds, employing phylogenetic macroevolutionary approaches. Claramunt investigates the fundamental mechanisms of speciation, extinction, phenotypic evolution, and the interplay of dispersal that influence diversification. His analytical work utilizes molecular, phenotypic, and ecological data through phylogenetic comparative methods, providing insights into the tempo and mode of bird evolution. His research is characterized by a highly integrative approach, aiming to unify evolutionary and ecological theories concerning biodiversity.
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