Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Complex Systems at the University of Michigan and 2017 LSA Collegiate Fellow (Complex Systems)
About
Luis Zaman describes his work in his lab this way:
Our research spans several disciplines all while trying to answer fundamental questions about how evolution works. While I often approach questions from an experimentalist’s perspective, work in our lab relies on a mixture of computational, mathematical, and microbial systems. I am predominantly drawn to understanding host-parasite coevolution because the constant push-and-pull of antagonistic interactions emphasizes the dynamic and interdependent nature of biological evolution. These antagonistic interactions have been implicated in some fascinating large-scale evolutionary patterns, such as diversification, sexual reproduction, and increasing organismal complexity. How coevolution is further influenced by such large-scale patterns presents even more fascinating problems that orient the lab’s long term goals.
Research Area Keyword(s):
Experimental evolution, host-parasite coevolution, artificial life
