Luke Evans
About Luke Evans
Luke Evans is an Assistant Professor specializing in population genetics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has extensive experience in population-level whole genome sequencing and focuses on large-scale genomics analyses related to ancestry and genotype-phenotype correlations.
Current Position at University of Colorado
Luke Evans serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. He has held this position since 2018. In this role, he focuses on population genetics and engages in large-scale genomics analyses. His work addresses various issues related to ancestry, admixture, and genotype-phenotype correlations.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado Boulder
Prior to his current role, Luke Evans worked as a Research Associate at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2015 to 2018. He was part of the Institute for Behavioral Genetics during his three-year tenure, where he contributed to research in population genetics.
Educational Background in Biology
Luke Evans earned his Ph.D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. He also obtained a Master of Science in Biology from the same institution, studying from 2005 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in population genetics.
Postdoctoral Fellowship at West Virginia University
Luke Evans was a Postdoctoral Fellow at West Virginia University from 2012 to 2015. During this three-year period, he further developed his expertise in population genetics and genomics, contributing to research projects in the field.
Undergraduate Studies in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Luke Evans completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education has informed his subsequent research and academic pursuits in biology and genetics.