Juerg Schönenberger - Molecular and morphological phylogenetics of Ericales
Charles Delwiche - Transition from Coleochaetales to land plants based on DNA sequences
William Alverson - Molecular phylogenetics of Bombacaceae
David Baum - Molecular phylogenetics in Epilobieae (Onagraceae)
Jocelyn Hall
Chris Pires
Sky Feller
Celeste Raker
Aaron Rodriguez
Michelle Zjhra
Molly Nepokroeff
Timothy Evans
Elena Conti
William Hahn
Molly Nepokroeff
Karen Nakasone
James F. Smith
Randy L. Smith
Ph.D. 2003
Ph.D. 2000
M.S. 2000
M.S. 1999
Ph.D. 1999
Ph.D. 1998
Ph.D. 1997
Ph.D. 1995
Ph.D. 1994
Ph.D. 1993
M.S. 1992
Ph.D. 1992
Ph.D. 1992
M.S. 1988
Phylogenetics and species concepts in the Everniastrum lichen complex (co-advised with A. Gargas)
Phylogenetics and floral evolution in Salvia (Lamiaceae), especially New World; staminal evolution
Systematics and floral evolution of Capparaceae and other core Brassicales
Phylogenetics and biosystematics in the Brodiaea (Themidaceae) complex
Conservation and evolution of the threatened Gnaphalium saxicola (Asteraceae) in Wisconsin
Taxonomy of wild potatoes - Solanum sect. Petota (Solanaceae)
Ecology and molecular systematics of Tigridia(Iridaceae)
Molecular systematics of Bignoniaceae in Madagascar
Molecular systematics and evolution of breeding systems in Psychotria (Rubiaceae) in Hawaii
Systematics of the Commelinaceae and Commelinales
Molecular systematics of Myrtales and related families
Monograph and molecular systematics of Caryota (Palmae)
Biosystematics of axillary inflorescenced Psychotria in Central America
Molecular systematics of the basidiomycete Phlebia using mitochondrial DNA
Biosystematics and evolution in Columnea (Gesneriaceae)
Chloroplast DNA-based phylogeny of Populus (Salicaceae)
Former Postdocs
Former Faculty Visitors
Jorge Crisci - Phylogenetics of Onagraceae and Ericales
Liliana Katinas - Phylogenetics of Mutisieae and Camissonia
Shirley Graham - Phylogenetics of Lythraceae
Brian Husband - Molecular systematics of Epilobium and Chamerion
David Spooner - Molecular systematics and biogeography of Solanum sect. Petota
Michael Donoghue - Molecular systematics of Viburnum
Joachim Kadereit - Molecular phylogenetics of Papaver
Rachel Schmidt Jabaily - Ph.D. 2009
Assistant Professor, Rhodes College
Studied the phylogenetics and biogeography of Puya (Bromeliaceae) of the Andes; the evolution of life history strategies in Puya; use of AFLP analyses under parsimony, likelihood, and Bayesian inferences
Josh Sulman - M.S. 2010
Madison, WI
Studied the phylogenetics and biogeography of the Arcto-Tertiary Sparganium (bur-reeds); and their ecological specialization in growth form and to water chemistry
Bryan Drew - Ph.D. 2011
Assistant Professor - University of Nebraska, Kearney
Uncovered the phylogenetic relationships and biogeographical patterns of Lepechinia (Lamiaceae) from California to South America, the relationships within the tribe Mentheae (Lamiaceae), and the temporal rise of the Madro-Tertiary flora in California
Ben Grady - Ph.D. 2012
Beloit College
Studied the phylogenetics, biogeography and ecology of a clade of Eriogonum (Polygoanceae) of western North America; the evolution of tolerance/adaptation to extreme soil types; and the population biology of threatened and endangered species
Brent Berger - Ph.D. 2012
Former Postdoc - St. John’s University
Studied the phylogenetics and biogeography of pantropical Combretaceae with emphasis on Combretum; the relationships and temporal diversification of the order Myrtales; and the temporal spread of Metrosideros and allies across the Pacific
Marie Trest - M.S. 2007
Botany Department Academic Staff, University of Wisconsin
Jay Walker - Ph.D. 2006
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
Post Docs Graduate Students Former People
Daniel Spalink - Ph.D. 2015
Assistant Professor - Texas A&M
Studied the phylogenetics of the bulrushes (Scirpus s.s., Cyperaceae); understanding their biogeographical distributions, speciation, ecological tolerance, and susceptibility to climate change
John Zaborsky - Ph.D. 2018
Curator - Wisconsin State Herbarium
Studyied the phylogenetics and biogeography of Malagasy endemic Uncarina in the Pedaliaceae; the evolutionary paths to succulence and other xeric adapted features
Jeffrey Rose - Ph.D. 2018
Post doc - University of Nebraska, Kearney, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Interested in monographing, phylogenetics, biogeography, and speciation; Polemonium, Polemoniaceae, and Ericaceae
Chloe Drummond - Ph.D. 2018
Post doc - Penn State
Researched the enigmatic Western North America-Great Lakes disjunct distribution using three vascular plants as case studies: Rubus parviflorus, Oplopanax horridus, and Aconitum columbianum.
Cara Streekstra - Mastters 2021
Phylogenetics, morphological evolution, and biogeography within Phlox divaricata (Polemoniaceeae).
