Bob Wong (ecologist)

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 (ISBE).^[2] He is a biologist and academic with his research focusing on the systems, behavior, and strategies involved with sex influenced reproductive strategies of animal mating. His current work focuses on the effects of climate change on biodiversity, specifically focusing on investigating its effects on animal behavior and evolutionary processes.^[1] 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 Congress of the ISBE. 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]

Wong graduated from the school of biological science at Monash University. 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.

Wong founded a behavioral ecology research lab and is an editor of Animal Behavior - a resource for pet owners run by animal psychologist.^[6]^{[failed verification]} 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, , Current Biology, Ethology, Environmental Pollution, Reproduction, Environmental Science and Technology.^[7]

Selected publications[]

Brooker, Rohan M.; Wong, Bob B. M. (2020-11-02). "Non-visual camouflage". Current Biology. 30 (21): R1290–R1292. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2020.08.001. ISSN 1879-0445. PMID 33142091. S2CID 226229586.
Fisher, Heidi S; Wong, Bob B.M; Rosenthal, Gil G (2006-05-22). "Alteration of the chemical environment disrupts communication in a freshwater fish". Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 273 (1591): 1187–1193. doi:10.1098/rspb.2005.3406. PMC 1560282. PMID 16720390.
Wong, Bob B. M.; Candolin, Ulrika (2015-05-01). "Behavioral responses to changing environments". Behavioral Ecology. 26 (3): 665–673. doi:10.1093/beheco/aru183. ISSN 1045-2249.

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "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 Editorial Board". Retrieved 5 June 2021.
"B.M. Wong". www.journals.elsevier.com. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "WELCOME BOB WONG - NEW SE". www.oikosjournal.org. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
^ "Bob Wong". 500 Queer Scientists. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
^ The University of Western Australia (2019-02-11). "Public Lecture by Bob Wong". www.ias.uwa.edu.au. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
^ "Scopus preview - Wong, Bob B.M. - Author details - Scopus". www.scopus.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.