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John McNamara
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| Nationality | English |
| Education | Oxford University University of Sussex |
| Known for | Behavioural ecology Mathematical biology |
| Awards | (with Alasdair Houston) ASAB Medal (2013) Weldon Memorial Prize (2014) Sewall Wright Award (2018) Frink Medal (2018) |
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| Fields | Biology Ecology Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Bristol |
| Thesis | Stability of the inner horizon of the Reissner-Nordstrõm and Kerr black hole models (1977) |
| Doctoral advisor | Roger Penrose |
John M. McNamara is an English scientist. He is a professor of mathematics and biology. He works at the University of Bristol. He studies how animals behave using math.
In 2012, he became a member of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group of scientists. He has also won several important awards for his work.
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What John McNamara Studies
John McNamara is known for his work in two main areas:
- Behavioural ecology: This field looks at why animals behave the way they do. It studies how their actions help them survive and reproduce.
- Mathematical biology: This area uses math to understand living things. It helps scientists create models to predict how biological systems work.
Using Math to Understand Animals
Professor McNamara uses mathematical models. These models help explain animal behavior. For example, he studies how animals decide what to eat. He also looks at how they choose where to live. His work helps us understand nature better.
Awards and Recognition
John McNamara has received many awards for his research. These awards show how important his work is in science.
- ASAB Medal (2013): He shared this award with Alasdair Houston. It is given by the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
- Weldon Memorial Prize (2014): This prize is for important work in mathematical biology.
- Sewall Wright Award (2018): The American Society of Naturalists gives this award. It honors scientists who have made big contributions to evolutionary biology.
- Frink Medal (2018): This medal is given by the Zoological Society of London. It recognizes outstanding contributions to zoology.
Where He Studied
John McNamara studied at two well-known universities.
- Oxford University
- University of Sussex
He earned his PhD in 1977. His advisor was Roger Penrose, a famous mathematician.
External Links
- University of Bristol page
- John McNamara publications indexed by Google ScholarLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
