Research: T. Caraco

Predicting how ephemeral, highly variable interactions at the level of individuals drive dynamics at the scale of populations presents a fundametal challenge to population biology. Currently, we apply a statistical-physics framework to cluster-growth models of ecological invasion, and to the spatial advance of advantaegous mutations, in order to link local processes to pattern at extended scales. I collaborate with Dr. Gyorgy Korniss, Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Current Research Student:
Andrew Allstadt

Current Research Funding from National Science Foundation.