Doug Altshuler

Doug Altshuler is a Professor in the Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia, specializing in Comparative Physiology. His research focuses on the mechanisms of complex locomotion, particularly the visuomotor control of maneuvering in avian flight. He investigates how small birds, such as hummingbirds, achieve high maneuverability through their visual systems and neural circuits. Altshuler's work integrates neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, biomechanics, and behavior to explore how visual signals guide movement and stabilize the body during flight. His research has examined differences in midbrain optic flow circuits among bird species and their ecological and locomotive implications. He is affiliated with the lab website at https://altshuler.zoology.ubc.ca/ and can be contacted at doug.altshuler@ubc.ca.

Douglas L. Altshuler is a Professor of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, specializing in visual neuroscience, visuomotor control, and flight mechanics. His research explores the neural and biomechanical mechanisms underlying flight in birds, particularly hummingbirds, and their ecological and evolutionary adaptations. Altshuler investigates how visual systems integrate with motor control to enable complex flight behaviors, such as hovering and maneuvering. His work also examines the aerodynamics of wing motion, the physiology of flight at high altitudes, and the biomechanics of flight performance across elevational gradients. By combining experimental and computational approaches, he seeks to understand the functional relationships between morphology, kinematics, and aerodynamics in avian flight.