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Understanding the

behavioral & neural Basis

of

Spatial Orientation & Navigation

in insects

Our research


Keeping track of the current heading and knowning where to go is a major ability for any animal to survive. In our research group, we are interested in understanding the behavioral and neuronal principles of spatial orientation. To study this, we use insects as model systems and apply a wide range of behavioral experiments in nature and in the lab, neuroanatomical, and neurophysiological techniques.
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The Model Animals


We are following a comparative approach to reveal the core principles of insect spatial orientation and navigation. Currently, we are using two model insects in the lab. The North American Monarch butterfly that is well-known for its striking annual migration from North America to specific tress in Central Mexico. The South African ball-rolling dung beetle that is well-known for its enigmatic straight-line orientation behavior.
(Click on the insects in the figures to learn more about their orientation skills)
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Dung beetle: © Udo Schmidt 
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THE TEAM


We are a reseach group located at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, consisting of senior scientists, postdoctoral fellows and PhD candidates, who closely work with many international reseachers.
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We welcome students to join our group for lab internships and/or Bachelor, Master projects. In addition, we are constantely looking for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. If you are interested, send your CV and relevant information to Basil el Jundi. 

CONTACT

Dr. Basil el Jundi
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Institute of Biology | Department of Animal Physiology
Gløshaugen | Realfagbygget | Høgskoleringen 5
7491 Trondheim | Norway
Email: basil.el.jundi[at]ntnu.no

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