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Assistant Professor

Biology

Email Address: a_terui@uncg.edu

Phone: 336.334.1628

Education

Ph.D., Ecosystem Studies, The University of Tokyo
Master, Ecosystem Studies, The University of Tokyo,
B.S. Agriculture, Tohoku University

Courses Taught

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Aquatic Ecology Lab
  • Biostatistics
  • Current Topics in Biology

Research

We study aquatic ecosystems with approaches in quantitative ecology. We are particularly excited about combining theoretical, statistical, and field-based approaches to address fundamental and applied questions in spatial ecology.

Selected Publications

A Terui, H Urabe, M Senzaki, B Nishizawa 2023. Intentional release of native species undermines ecological
stability. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 120, e2218044120.

A Terui, S Kim, CL Dolph, T Kadoya, Y Miyazaki 2021. Emergent dual scaling of riverine biodiversity.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 118, e2105574118.

A Terui, N Ishiyama, H Urabe, S Ono, JC Finlay, F Nakamura 2018. Metapopulation stability in branching river
networks. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 115, e5963-e5969.

A Terui, K Ooue, H Urabe, F Nakamura 2017. Parasite infection induces size-dependent host dispersal:
consequences for parasite persistence. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 284, 20171491.

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