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John M. Grady The diversity of nature is inspiring but also makes the search for general principles challenging. Biologists often specialize in a particular taxon or level of organization, but we can gain insights by integrating ideas across disciplines. I use an energetic lens to develop theory and synthesize data to better understand patterns across the tree of life. This includes the diversity of warm and cold-blooded predators, the thermoregulation of dinosaurs, and niche partitioning of trees with divergent metabolic strategies. I received my Ph.D. in Biology at the University of New Mexico in 2016 under Felisa Smith. I am currently in a postdoctoral position at the National Great Rivers Research and Educational Center in East Alton, IL, with Anthony Dell. |
Some Activities
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March 3 - 8, 2019, Tuscany, Italy Gordon Research Conference in Movement Ecology One of the best things about science is traveling! Discussed whale movement, pondered the Leaning Tower of Pisa and joined an after hours dance party with movement folks. Special thanks to Ran Nathan and Tony Dell for getting me there. The cliches about Italy's beauty are all true. |
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January 25, 2019 Predator paper is out! After watching innumerable BBC videos on marine life, I decided to contribute something myself. A synthesis and theory paper on the merits of being warm or cold-blooded at sea. |
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