!!László Zsolt Garamszegi - Biography
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László Zsolt Garamszegi graduated from the Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary in 1998 and received his PhD from the Pierre and Marie Curie University of Paris in 2002. He worked as a postdoctoral researcher for several years at the University of Antwerp in Belgium (2002-2009), and at Estación Biológica de Doñana in Spain (2009 - 2012), where he later continued his researches as an associate professor until 2019. In 2019 he became a research professor and was elected as Director of the Institute of\\
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Ecology and Botany in Vácrátót Hungary, a position that he fulfilled until 2022. Since then, and up to now he is the General director of the Centre for Ecological Research ([https://ecolres.hun-ren.hu/en/home]), where he also leads the Evolutionary Ecology Research Group.\\
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His main scientific interests focus on major topics in behavioural ecology and evolutionary biology. In behavioral ecology, he has made substantial contributions through his exploration of animal behavior and adaptation. His research on the evolution and function of bird song, as well as the neurobiological, hormonal, and immunological aspects of behavioral adaptation, has been groundbreaking. His work on behavioral syndromes and animal personalities has provided a deeper understanding of the ecological and evolutionary significance of consistent behavioral differences among individuals. In evolutionary biology, Dr, Garamszegi has provided profound insights into the coevolutionary dynamics between hosts and parasites. His work on the evolutionary ecology of malaria parasites infecting birds, primates, and humans has been particularly influential, shedding light on the complex interactions that drive the evolution of these relationships. His studies have not only expanded our knowledge of host-parasite coevolution but have also highlighted the broader implications for disease ecology and evolutionary biology. Currently, relying on both citizen science monitoring and direct field surveillance, his research focuses on the evolutionary ecology of invasive mosquitoes, a topic that has strong practical impact. Dr. Garamszegi is also renowned for his expertise in comparative phylogenetic methods.\\
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Beyond his research, Dr. Garamszegi is a dedicated educator and mentor, as he has supervised 16 students on MSc. and PhD topics and postdoctoral fellowships. Dr. Garamszegi’s outreach activities further demonstrate his dedication to science communication and public engagement. He has organized and participated in various workshops and seminars aimed at disseminating scientific knowledge to a broader audience. His efforts to bridge the gap between science and society include public lectures, contributions to popular science publications, and active involvement in science festivals and community events.\\ \\[{ALLOW view All}][{ALLOW edit lgaramszegi}][{ALLOW upload lgaramszegi}][{ALLOW comment All}]