taxonomy Experts

Aaron M. Bauer, PhD

Professor Emeritus, BiologyCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Villanova University

Aaron Bauer, PhD, is a leading expert on reptiles, with a specialty in geckos, systematics and biogeography.

Karen Sedatole

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Mason Kirkland

Curatorial AssistantLouisiana State University

Mason Kirkland’s work focuses on vertebrate paleontology collections, fossil preparation and conservation, and public engagement.

David Blackburn

Curator | ChairUniversity of Florida

David Blackburn is an evolutionary biologist specializing in amphibians at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Bridge Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Develops human-centered AI for safer, more sustainable mobility—from human behavior to intelligent vehicles and transportation networks.

Prosanta Chakrabarty

E.K. Hunter Chair & Professor | Biological Sciences Curator of Fishes | Director, Museum of Natural ScienceLouisiana State University

Dr. Chakrabarty is a natural historian who studies fishes to better understand Earth history and evolution.

Oscar Johnson, Ph.D.

Expert in ornithologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Chris McNulty

SharePoint Strategic Product ManagerQuest Software

Microsoft SharePoint product management, solution architect, speaker, author on Sharepoint, SQL, EPM, with Quest Software

Lorenza Beati

Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.

Nicholas Mason

Assistant Professor and Curator of BirdsLouisiana State University

Dr. Mason's research centers on avian biodiversity.