Biological Science Faculty Member
Dr. Michael Cortez
- Office: 4007 King Life Sciences
- Office: (850) 645-8692
- Area: Ecology & Evolution
- Lab: King Life Sciences
- Fax: (850) 645-8447
- Mail code: 4295
- E-mail: mcortez@fsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2011
Graduate Faculty Status
Graduate Faculty Status
Dr. Michael Cortez is currently recruiting new graduate students for Fall 2023.
Research and Professional Interests:
I use mathematical models to explore how adaptation and species interactions drive patterns observed across communities. Much of my past work has focused on predator-prey, host-pathogen, and other exploiter-victim systems. I develop theory using a combination of analytical methods and numerical simulations, with much of my work being done in collaboration with empiricists. Please see my lab page for more information.