Dr. Robert Feranec

Director of Research and Collections, Curator of Pleistocene Vertebrate Paleontology
robert.feranec@nysed.gov
518-474-5819

While my interests encompass a broad scope of topics including influences on biogeography, causes of speciation and adaptive radiation, and triggers of extinction, my research has been focused at describing the evolution of ecology in mammals.  My research concentrates on examining ecology in mammals from short time scales (seasons) to very long time scales (millions of years). 

In order to understand ecology of fossil mammals, the modern quantitative and analytical techniques I employ include stable isotope geochemistry, utilization of bioinformatics databases, and computer-based imaging of fossils which permits quantitative analysis of various morphological features.  Fieldwork is also an important aspect of my research program, and I have conducted or participated in excavations in the U.S. and Spain. 

Typical questions addressed in my research include:

How does climate change effect ecology?
Does ecology change during development?
Does immigration/dispersal of new species affect ecology?
Does extinction/extirpation of species affect ecology?

I am interested and open to collaboration within and beyond North America.  Potential collaborators, including current or potential graduate students, are encouraged to email me.

Publications

2001

A. Gore, J. Ross 2001, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for Upland Disposal Site \# 2-1.3, Erie Barge Canal, Town of Colonie, Albany County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

2000

C. Fisher, A. Gore, R. Dean 2000, Cultural Resource Site Examination Report of the Sears-Shaver, Sidney Watts, and Kendall Sites, Towns of Clay and Lysander, Onondaga County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
C. Fisher, A. Gore, M.S. LoRusso 2000, A Cultural Resource Survey of PIN 3804.13.121/BIN 4433230 Culvert Replacement, Town of Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
C. Fisher, A. Gore, R. Dean 2000, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 3037.56.121, Site Examination of the Sears-Shaver, Sidney Watts, and Kendall Site, Towns of Clay and Lysander, Onondaga County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
C. Fisher, A. Gore, M.S. LoRusso 2000, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 3804.13.121, Culvert Replacement, Town of Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
A. Gore, R. Dean, C. Fisher 2000, A Phase II Cultural Resource Survey Report of PIN 3037.56.121, Site Examinations of Sears Shaver Site, Sidney Watts Site, and Kendalll Site. Towns of Clay and Lysander, Onondaga County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

1999

A. Gore 1999, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for OGS 40506-C, Proposed Lotion of DOT Maintenace Subhead Quarters, Town of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

1998

C. Rieth, M.S. LoRusso, A. Gore 1998, Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey for PIN 1124.30.121, Site Examination Report for the Catskill I, and Catskill II Sites, Route 23A, Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

1997

N. Davis, M.S. LoRusso, A. Gore, J. Pasquini 1997, Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 1306.55.121, NY 7 Intersections: NY 7 at Ford Road and NY 7 at CR 115, Town of Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
N. Davis, M.S. LoRusso, A. Gore 1997, Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 3043.56.121, NY11/Hunts Creek, Village of Marathon, Cortland County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York