My research interests center on understanding processes underlying adaptive evolution. Using tractable experimental systems I aim to identify and integrate these mechanisms at genotypic and phenotypic levels, and examine how they depend on genetic and environmental factors.
My research approach centers on experimental evolution – the lab-based study of evolving populations. This approach is multi-disciplinary, combining investigation at molecular, organismal and ecosystem levels to generate a unique insight into the process of evolution.
My current research themes are:
1. How do bacteria adapt to novel environments?
2. Testing theoretical predictions of adaptive dynamics.
3. How do bacterial plasmids interact with their hosts?
Cooper Lab
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tim Cooper
Assistant professor
Evolution and Ecology Group
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204
Ph. +01 713 743-2552
web page: www.bchs.uh.edu www.bchs.uh.edu
