Tim HighamDr. Timothy Edward Higham is a Full Professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on biomechanics, functional morphology, and ecology, with a particular emphsis on animal locomotion, predator-prey interactions, and adhesion in geckos.Dr. Higham earned his B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Calgary in 2000, followed by an M.S. in Biology from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. He completed his Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Davis, in 2006 under the mentorship of Peter C. Wainwright. He then conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University from 2006 to 2008, working with Andrew Biewener on muscle function and biomechanics.He began his faculty career as an Assistant Professor at Clemson University in 2008 before joining UC Riverside in 2011. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015 and Full Professor in 2021. In addition, he was awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and conducted research at the University of Freiburg and the Museum Koenig in Germany from 2017 to 2018.Dr. Higham has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles in top scientific journals, including Current Biology, Journal of Experimental Biology, Functional Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology. His work has gained significant media attention, with coverage in Scientific American, BBC News, National Geographic, New York Times, and many other outlets.He has been awarded several NSF grants, including funding for research on gecko adhesion, the evolution of biomechanics, and predator-prey interactions. His leadership extends beyond research, having organized multiple symposia at international conferences and serving as an editor for Scientific Reports and Physiological and Biochemical Zoology.Dr. Higham has extensive field experience, conducting research in Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (Canada), Namibia, French Guiana, Trinidad & Tobago, the Mojave Desert, and South Africa. His commitment to student mentorship is evident through his supervision of numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students, many of whom have secured academic positions.In addition to his academic work, Dr. Higham actively participates in STEM outreach programs, mentoring middle and high school students through design challenges and educational events. He is a member of several professional societies, including the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, the British Ecological Society, and the Canadian Society of Zoologists.With a distinguished career spanning research, teaching, and mentorship, Dr. Higham continues to make significant contributions to the fields of biomechanics and functional morphology, advancing our understanding of animal movement and evolution. Read More Read Less