About us
Our group (ICEB / Howard lab – Monash University) is broadly interested in how animal behaviour, cognition, and morphology inform adaptation to environmental change, foraging decisions, plant-animal interactions, and new technological ideas based in biological systems. The group often focuses on researching animal models with comparatively small brains, such as invertebrates (particularly bees). We are especially interested in how miniature brains solve complex problems and if this may be impacted by environmental and anthropogenic change. We also work with other organisms and are always keen to explore new animal models.
The three major themes of the group are:
- Cognition, neuroethology and bio-inspired technology
- Impacts of environmental change on behaviour, morphology and distribution
- Pollination and foraging strategies
The group aims to address complex and important problems using multidisciplinary skills from broad collaborations across fields and people. We are always interested in new ideas, suggestions and collaborations from students and researchers (see opportunities).
The three major themes of the group are:
- Cognition, neuroethology and bio-inspired technology
- Impacts of environmental change on behaviour, morphology and distribution
- Pollination and foraging strategies
The group aims to address complex and important problems using multidisciplinary skills from broad collaborations across fields and people. We are always interested in new ideas, suggestions and collaborations from students and researchers (see opportunities).
