Dr Anastasia Shavrova
PhD (Evolutionary Biology & Ecology), UNSW. Australia
Dissertation: Sexual conflict, mating, and reproduction: How can females evolve against harmful males?
Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy, Australia
MSc (Evolutionary Biology & Ecology), Queen's University, Canada
Dissertation: Life-history trade-offs in early and late life reproduction
BSc (Animal Behaviour & Conversation), Queen's University, Canada
Honours: Changes in metamorphosis of Ontario frog species due to a changing climate
I pursued my Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Animal Behaviour and Conservation at Queen’s University, Canada. I then stayed at Queen’s to do my MSc in reproductive trade-offs. I have my PhD from UNSW on the evolution of reproductive strategies and sexual conflict. Beyond my research, I am also a science communicator focusing on making science accessible. I produce my own podcast "Convos with Chordates", write blogs on how to succeed in academia, have been invited to several radio sh...
- Awards
- Research Activities
Ecology & Evolution Research Center Award for Outstanding Student Service
Ecology & Evolution Research Center Award for Student Outreach (Runner-Up)
3 Minute Thesis School of BEES (Runner-Up)
3 Minute Thesis: Ontario Provincial 3rd Place
3 Minute Thesis: Queen's University 1st place
Queen's University Graduate Award
Wes and Dorletta Curran Award
1. Sexual Selection & Evolution
2. Animal Behaviour
3. Behavioural Ecology