Quattro, Joseph Michael

Professor

My research reflects a broad interest in the mechanisms of genetic evolution at several fundamental levels. Ongoing work on the genetics of marine species, particularly fishes and mollusks, is designed to understand the processes that shape the underlying structure of marine populations.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Biological Sciences
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
China, Saudi Arabia
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Ichthyology, systematics, evolution, population genetics, conservation
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Population Genetics, Conservation Genetics, Ichthyology, Fisheries

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1986 - 1991 Rutgers PhD Ecology/Evolution
1983 - 1986 Frostburg State University MS Fisheries Management
1978 - 1983 University Maryland/BC BA Biochemistry

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1985 - 2000 Assistant Professor, MSCI/BIOL, USC
1991 - 1994 Postdoctoral Fellow, Alfred P. Sloan Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University
2000 - 2009 Associate Professor, MSCI/BIOL, USC
2003 - 2005 Visiting Scientist, Sabbatical Appointment, NOAA/NOS/CCEHBR
2009 Professor, MSCI/BIOL, USC

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2012 Award Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Awards University of South Carolina
2013 Fellowship Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award University of South Carolina
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