Current Team Members
​Ph.D. assistantship is often available (usually commencing in the fall semester). If you're keen to pursue this opportunity, kindly send us an email with: 1) A cover letter detailing your research passions, career objectives, and any significant experiences or achievements; 2) an up-to-date CV; and 3) copies of your academic transcripts. While it's not mandatory, strong GRE scores can enhance your prospects of being accepted. Please note that the application deadline is December 1st.
Dr. Yuying Zhang
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Working Experience
Associate Professor, Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami, FL 2018 ~ present
Assistant Professor, Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami, FL 2011~ 2018
Research Associate, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, MA 2009 ~ 2011
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​Education
PhD, University of Maine, Orono, ME 2010
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​MS, University of Maine, Orono, ME 2005
BS, East China University of Science and Technology, ​Shanghai, Shanghai, China 2003
Rovindra Lakenarine Ph.D. student
Working Experience
Lecturer, University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana 2022 ~ 2023
Faculty Representative, University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana 2022 ~ 2023
Undergraduate Research & Internship Coordinator, University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana 2022 ~ 2023
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Education
MS, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2021
PgDipEd, University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana 2020
BS, University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana 2018
Brooks Harp Ph.D. student
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Working Experience
Fisheries Research Intern, US Fish & Wildlife Service, New Franken, WI. 2023 ~ 2024
Research Assistant, FGCU & Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Fort Myers, FL 2020 ~ 2022
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​Education
MPS, University of Miami, ​Miami, FL 2023
​BS, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL 2022
Dr. Jie Li Programmer
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Working Experience
Analyst, Xalpha AI LLC, Ft Lauderdale, FL 2014 ~ present
Analyst, The Strategic Group, Gainesville, FL 2013 ~ 2014
Teaching Assistant, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2008 ~ 2013
Instructor, Xi'an University of Finance and Economics, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China 2005 ~ 2006
Instructor, Xi'an Fanyi University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China 2005 ~ 2006
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​Education
Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2014
M.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2009
M.S., Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China 2007
B.S., Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China 2004