Noam Ross
About Noam Ross
Noam Ross is a Principal Scientist specializing in Computational Research, focusing on disease spillover dynamics from wildlife to humans. He has extensive experience in ecological research and software peer review, with a strong academic background in Ecology and Environmental Science.
Current Role at EcoHealth Alliance
Noam Ross serves as the Principal Scientist in Computational Research at EcoHealth Alliance, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he develops computational models to analyze the dynamics of disease spillover from wildlife to humans. His work focuses on optimizing disease management strategies that balance wildlife conservation with the protection of human health. Ross's expertise in computational research is integral to understanding ecological and health issues.
Previous Experience at EcoHealth Alliance
Noam Ross has a history of working at EcoHealth Alliance, where he held multiple roles. He was a Disease Ecologist from 2015 to 2017, contributing to research on disease dynamics. Following this, he served as a Senior Research Scientist from 2017 to 2019. His cumulative experience at EcoHealth Alliance spans four years, during which he focused on the intersection of wildlife health and human health.
Education and Expertise
Noam Ross earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ecology from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at Brown University from 2001 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in computational models and disease dynamics.
Role at rOpenSci
Since 2019, Noam Ross has also been involved with rOpenSci as the Software Peer Review Lead. In this capacity, he oversees the peer review process for software tools related to research, ensuring quality and reliability in computational research outputs. He previously served as a Software Peer Review Editor at rOpenSci from 2015 to 2019.
Professional Background
Noam Ross has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked as a Senior Analyst at GreenOrder from 2006 to 2010 and as a Research Consultant at Wal-Mart for a brief period in 2006. Additionally, he was a Graduate Student at the University of California-Davis during his Ph.D. studies from 2010 to 2015, gaining valuable research experience.