Thomas J. Near
Thomas J. Near | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1969 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University (B.A.,B.S.,M.S.),[1] University of Illinois (Ph.D.)[1] |
| Known for | Phylogenetics, Antarctic Fish, Freshwater North American Fishes |
| Spouse(s) | Allison Near, J.D. |
| Children | 2 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Evolutionary Biology, Ichthyology |
| Institutions | Yale University[1] |
| Website | Near Lab, Saybrook College |
Thomas J. Near is an American evolutionary ichthyologist who is currently a Professor and Chair of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology[2] at Yale University as well as the Bingham Oceanographic Curator of Ichthyology at the Peabody Museum of Natural History. Since 2015, Near has been Head of Saybrook College, one of Yale University's residential colleges. (The title was originally "Master" but this was replaced with "Head" in 2016.)[3][4]
Taxon described by him
References
- ^ a b c "Thomas J. Near, Ph.D. : Near Lab". nearlab.yale.edu. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Near : Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology". Eeb.yale.edu. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Near to be next master of Saybrook College" (Press release). Yale University. 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Saybrook College Masters (now Head of College) and Deans". Saybrook College, Yale University. January 22, 2019.