Evolutionary and Phylogenetic Analysis
Computational reconstruction of evolutionary relationships through molecular phylogenetics, phylogenomics, and molecular evolution analysis
Overview
Evolutionary bioinformatics uses molecular sequence data to reconstruct the history of life, understand how genes evolve, and infer ancestral states. These methods are fundamental to comparative genomics, viral epidemiology, and biodiversity research.
Key Topics
- Multiple sequence alignment methods
- Phylogenetic tree construction (maximum likelihood, Bayesian)
- Molecular clock models
- Phylogenomics (genome-scale phylogenetics)
- Positive selection detection
- Population genetics and demographic inference
Applications
- Viral outbreak tracing and epidemiology
- Conservation biology and biodiversity
- Protein function evolution
- Co-evolution of host and pathogen
Faculty in This Area (4)
Associate Professor
Anchittha Rujeerapaiboon, Ph.D.
Department of Botany, Faculty of Science
Associate Professor
Chalisa Louicharoen Cheepsunthorn, Ph.D.
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine
Lecturer
Chawatat Thanoosing, Ph.D.
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Associate Professor
Sittiporn Pattaradilokrat, Ph.D.
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science