Keynote Speakers
Biographies
Ecology & Evolution
Dr. Khelifa studies community responses to climate change, anthropogenic impacts, sexual selection, and biodiversity conservation, with a primary focus on insects. He also has a broader interest in birds and plants. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Khelifa is a strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. His primary focuses in this area include breaking language barriers for non-English-speaking scientists and promoting equitability in fieldwork.
Dr. Khelifa is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Concordia University. He holds two PhDs: one in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Zurich in Switzerland and another in Ecology from Université Mouloud Mammeri in Algeria. In addition to his academic role, he is a member of the IUCN/SSC Dragonfly Specialist Group, which assesses the conservation status of dragonfly species.
Ecology
Dr. Hossie studies predator-prey interactions, exploring the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms that lie at the intersection of behavioral ecology and population biology. His research primarily focuses on amphibians and insects, using these taxa to address broader questions in this field. Currently, his work centers on the ecology of bisexual-unisexual salamander complexes.
Dr. Hossie is currently an Assistant Professor in Biology at Trent University. He completed his BSc and MSc at Trent University and his PhD at Carleton University. His PhD investigated the ecology and evolution of eyespots on caterpillars.
