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Dr. Tom Sherratt is a professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University. His research focuses on the evolution of complex behavioral and morphological traits, exploring themes such as the cooperation among non-relatives and the significance of conspicuous warning signals in evolutionary ecology. He investigates how individual behaviors shape the spatio-temporal dynamics of populations, understanding the role of landscape features in behavioral encounters among individuals. Sherratt conducts both theoretical and experimental research, often collaborating with colleagues in the UK. His recent work includes using artificial life systems to test theories regarding evolution and the maintenance of warning signals. He employs neural network models to quantitatively assess similarities between models and biological mimics. He has published several influential books and papers that contribute to the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology, examining topics like mimicry, natural selection, and ecological interactions.
Carleton University • Ottawa
Teaching and conducting research in the field of biology, focusing on evolutionary and ecological dynamics.
Includes MEng and MASc options.