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J. Angel Soto-Centeno, PhD
I’m interested in population level processes and combine phylogeography, species distribution modeling, and fossils to solve evolutionary & demographic questions. I study recent mammal extinctions in the Caribbean, primarily in bats. I use genetic, fossil, and distribution model data to examine how recent climate change (i.e. from Pleistocene to Holocene) and anthropogenic habitat change affected populations of island bats. The combined use of these data is powerful and help us evaluate hypotheses about the evolutionary processes that shaped island bats and how they reacted to climate change and habitat change from past to present. By using this framework, I hope to improve our understanding of what happens to these bats today and better predict what may happen to them in the future. This program is question-driven and I have also applied these tools to other systems (e.g. rodents, cervids, and amphibians) in island and mainland environments. Other areas of research in my lab include questions on demography, population connectivity, community composition, natural history and speciation/species delimitation in mammals. Check out Angelo's Google Scholar or Research Gate profile for a sample of publications. Get an up-to-date version of Angelo's CV here. Rutgers faculty profile: www.ncas.rutgers.edu/angelo-soto-centeno |
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1729-1153Student research at the SLaBB: Rutgers – Newark
Post-doctoral Scholars
Dr. Camilo Calderón Acevedo – Camilo is interested in mammal evolution with emphasis in the Neotropics. His research focuses on Andean bat clades, studying their morphological variation and phylogenetics. He likes exploring the diversification patterns of mammals in general, with a particular interest in the cryptic diversity present in Marsupials, Bats and Rodents. He uses systematics, taxonomy and biogeography to understand mammal evolution. Check Camilo's personal web for more.
Graduate Students
Ian Hays –
Undergraduate Students
Ashley Moraski –
Alejandra Urbano –
Coral Caceres –
Research Associates
Dr. Bruna da Silva Fonseca – Bruna is interested in evolution, phylogeography, & systematics of Neotropical bats.
Dr. Camilo Calderón Acevedo – Camilo is interested in mammal evolution with emphasis in the Neotropics. His research focuses on Andean bat clades, studying their morphological variation and phylogenetics. He likes exploring the diversification patterns of mammals in general, with a particular interest in the cryptic diversity present in Marsupials, Bats and Rodents. He uses systematics, taxonomy and biogeography to understand mammal evolution. Check Camilo's personal web for more.
Graduate Students
Ian Hays –
Undergraduate Students
Ashley Moraski –
Alejandra Urbano –
Coral Caceres –
Research Associates
Dr. Bruna da Silva Fonseca – Bruna is interested in evolution, phylogeography, & systematics of Neotropical bats.
Interested in our studies?
If you are interested in biogeography, ecological niche modeling, paleontology, phylogeography, and systematics of bats, or other mammals, contact me at angelo.soto[at]rutgers.edu to discuss potential project ideas & chat about the program. A number of research opportunities for undergraduates from Rutgers will also be available (check this link before inquiring).
How to apply:
No funded post-doc positions open at this time. If you are interested in applying for funding and joining the SLaBB, reach out!
If you are interested in biogeography, ecological niche modeling, paleontology, phylogeography, and systematics of bats, or other mammals, contact me at angelo.soto[at]rutgers.edu to discuss potential project ideas & chat about the program. A number of research opportunities for undergraduates from Rutgers will also be available (check this link before inquiring).
How to apply:
- For PhD or MS degrees go here.
- For undergrads looking for research opportunities contact me directly via email.
No funded post-doc positions open at this time. If you are interested in applying for funding and joining the SLaBB, reach out!
Past members at RU, AMNH, and FLMNH (* = published work)
15. Shahida Kamal (Rutgers-Newark, Spring 2019)
14. Katherine Vazquez (Rutgers-Newark, Fall 2018–Spring 2019 !LSAMP student)
13. Kendall Sweeney (Rutgers-Newark, Fall 2018–Spring 2019)
12. Brianna Thai (AMNH. NSF SRMP, Brooklyn Technical High School, Fall 2015–Spring 2016)
11. Cherena Bradley (AMNH. NSF SRMP, Health Professions High School, Fall 2015–Spring 2016)
10. Aja C. Marcato (AMNH. MS Long Island University, LIU Post, Summer–Fall 2014)
9. Maggie O’Brien* (AMNH. NSF REU, Manhattan College, Summer 2014–Spring 2015)
8. Lauren Frankel (AMNH. High School Intern, Bergen County Academies, Fall 2014–Spring 2015)
7. Tali Magori (AMNH. Tel Aviv University PhD visiting scientist, Fall 2014)
6. Isabel Gomez (AMNH. Undergraduate Intern, Harvard University, Summer 2014)
5. Melina G. Marte* (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Fall 2010–Spring 2013)
4. Brandi Jo Petronio (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Spring–Fall 2012)
3. Kristin C. Magrini (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Fall 2011–Spring 2012)
2. Sergio C. Gonzalez* (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Spring–Fall 2009)
1. Lisa N. Barrow* (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Spring–Summer 2009)
14. Katherine Vazquez (Rutgers-Newark, Fall 2018–Spring 2019 !LSAMP student)
13. Kendall Sweeney (Rutgers-Newark, Fall 2018–Spring 2019)
12. Brianna Thai (AMNH. NSF SRMP, Brooklyn Technical High School, Fall 2015–Spring 2016)
11. Cherena Bradley (AMNH. NSF SRMP, Health Professions High School, Fall 2015–Spring 2016)
10. Aja C. Marcato (AMNH. MS Long Island University, LIU Post, Summer–Fall 2014)
9. Maggie O’Brien* (AMNH. NSF REU, Manhattan College, Summer 2014–Spring 2015)
8. Lauren Frankel (AMNH. High School Intern, Bergen County Academies, Fall 2014–Spring 2015)
7. Tali Magori (AMNH. Tel Aviv University PhD visiting scientist, Fall 2014)
6. Isabel Gomez (AMNH. Undergraduate Intern, Harvard University, Summer 2014)
5. Melina G. Marte* (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Fall 2010–Spring 2013)
4. Brandi Jo Petronio (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Spring–Fall 2012)
3. Kristin C. Magrini (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Fall 2011–Spring 2012)
2. Sergio C. Gonzalez* (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Spring–Fall 2009)
1. Lisa N. Barrow* (FLMNH. BS University of Florida, Spring–Summer 2009)
We have terrific collaborations with:
Nancy Albury (National Museum of the Bahamas)
Frank T. Burbkrink (American Museum of Natural History)
Liliana Dávalos (Stony Brook University)
Luis Díaz (Museo Nacional de Historial Natural de Cuba)
Janet Franklin (University of California, Riverside)
Marcelo Gehara (American Museum of Natural History)
Carlos A. Mancina (Instituto de Ecología y Sistemática de Cuba)
C. Miguel Pinto (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History)
Chris Raxworthy (American Museum of Natural History)
Armando Rodríguez-Durán (Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico)
Sara Ruane (Rutgers University)
Gilberto Silva Taboada (Museo Nacional de Historia Natural de Cuba)
Nancy B. Simmons (American Museum of Natural History)
Brian T. Smith (American Museum of Natural History)
David W. Steadman (Florida Museum of Natural History)
Jessica L. Ware (Rutgers University)
Frank T. Burbkrink (American Museum of Natural History)
Liliana Dávalos (Stony Brook University)
Luis Díaz (Museo Nacional de Historial Natural de Cuba)
Janet Franklin (University of California, Riverside)
Marcelo Gehara (American Museum of Natural History)
Carlos A. Mancina (Instituto de Ecología y Sistemática de Cuba)
C. Miguel Pinto (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History)
Chris Raxworthy (American Museum of Natural History)
Armando Rodríguez-Durán (Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico)
Sara Ruane (Rutgers University)
Gilberto Silva Taboada (Museo Nacional de Historia Natural de Cuba)
Nancy B. Simmons (American Museum of Natural History)
Brian T. Smith (American Museum of Natural History)
David W. Steadman (Florida Museum of Natural History)
Jessica L. Ware (Rutgers University)
