Dr Peter Korsten MSc (University of Groningen, NL), PhD (Groningen)

I am a behavioural and evolutionary ecologist with a strong interest in (quantitative) genetics, mostly using wild bird populations as model systems. I study individual variation in social behaviour from an eco-evolutionary perspective, with a focus on aggression, mate choice, parental care, and cooperation and conflict within the family. In my research, I combine diverse methods, ranging from behavioural observations and field experiments to using individual-based long-term population and pedigree data for quantitative genetic analyses. Ultimately, my research aims at understanding the eco-evolutionary causes and consequences of individual variation in behaviour and reproductive success (biological fitness).

Module Coordinator

• BR26820 - Vertebrate Zoology
• BR27320 - Researching Behavioural Ecology

Tutor

• BRM6160 - MRes Dissertation (B)
• BRS0060 - Integrated Year in Industry
• BR27520 - Research Methods

Lecturer

• BR26820 - Vertebrate Zoology
• BR34920 - Animal Behaviour Field Course
• BR15720 - Skills for Wildlife Scientists

Moderator

• BR21620 - Animal Behaviour
• BR01520 - Communication Skills
• BR36440 - Research Project

Coordinator

• BR26820 - Vertebrate Zoology
• BR27320 - Researching Behavioural Ecology