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Mechanistic
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Type of activities offered by DEBtox ResearchDEBtox Research specialises in the development and application of mechanistic models in eco(toxico)logy. My focus is on working with models based on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory (at the moment especially DEBkiss) and the General Unified Threshold model for Survival (GUTS), but I am also experienced in toxicokinetic modelling. My modelling expertise comes with an extensive knowledge of the statistics associated with fitting models to data and the calculation of confidence intervals (incl. intervals on model predictions). And, last but not least, I love to write, as you can see from my publication record. These models can be applied to a wide range of species (basically: all), and an enormous range of fundamental and applied research questions. You can think of studies aimed at understanding stressor effects of toxicants and environmental factors (e.g., ocean acidification, starvation), but also more fundamental topics (e.g., biology of ageing, linking the molecular level to life-history traits, inter- and intra-species differences in life history). I am happy to discuss the possibilities of these models to address your research question, so please contact me if you are interested. I prefer to work on multi-year research projects with a scientific (or applied-scientific) character, that include the possibilities for dedicated experimental work to be performed (I do not have access to laboratory facilities myself). I can also be hired for a single data analyses (or scientific consult) with full confidentiality, albeit at a higher hourly rate. My current range activities include:
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CollaboratorsEven when I have insufficient time available to work on your project within a given time frame, it is useful to contact me. I regularly collaborate with various contract labs as well as various university groups and research organisations. Courses offered and teaching
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