Bob Wong (ecologist)
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Bob B.M. Wong is an Associate Professor and the Deputy Head of the school of Biological Sciences at Monash University,[1] Australia, and the Secretary of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology.[2] In 2019 he became a subject editor for Animal Behaviour[3] and Oikos Journal[4]. He was granted a Future Fellowship by the Australian Research Council and is also Chair of the Organizing Committee for the upcoming 2022 International Society for Behavioral Ecology Congress. He was born in Singapore[5] and currently resides in Melbourne, Victoria.
Wong is publicly open about his identity as a gay man. In describing himself and his career, he has stated "As an academic of Asian heritage and a member of the LGBTQI+ community, I am a strong advocate for diversity in STEM."[4]
He was awarded a PhD. in Ecology, Evolution and Systematics at the Australian National University in 2004, as well as earned a Bachelor's degree in Laws and Science.[citation needed] Following two postdoctoral stints working at Boston University and the University of Helsinki, he returned to Australia to join Monash University. He has been a full-time teaching and research academic in Monash’s School of Biological Sciences since 2005.
His research group's scope covers a range of animal species, from fish to invertebrates; focuses includes the evolution of animal mating systems, parental care, and the impact of anthropogenic activities and pharmaceuticals on animal behavior. His recent work can be found in peer-reviewed journals such as Animal Behaviour, Biological Invasions, Current Biology, Ethology, Environmental Pollution, Reproduction, Environmental Science and Technology.[6]
References
- ^ "Bob Wong". School of Science. Monash University. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Executive Council Members of ISBE". History section. International Society for Behavioral Ecology. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Animal Behaviour" – via www.journals.elsevier.com.
- ^ a b "WELCOME BOB WONG - NEW SE". www.oikosjournal.org. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ "Bob Wong". 500 Queer Scientists. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ "Scopus preview - Wong, Bob B.M. - Author details - Scopus". www.scopus.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
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