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Our Fearless Leader
Our Fearless Leader
Dr. Benjamin Perlman
Dr. Benjamin Perlman
Hello! I am full-time lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Long Beach, and the principal investigator of the STABB Lab (Stingray And Butterfly Biomechanics). My team of undergraduate students and I study the kinematics, kinetics, and morphology of animals, currently focusing on the round stingray (Urobatis halleri). Using high-speed cameras, material testers, 3D scanners, and X-ray imaging, we are describing the form and function of stingrays.
Along with the research, I teach an introduction to evolution and diversity course, general ecology, human anatomy, ichthyology, and scientific communication. I also collaborate with the Catalina Island Conservancy, taking undergraduate students to Catalina to conduct various field studies across the island, focusing on ants, plants, and other organisms.
Before I arrived at CSULB, I studied the swimming performance of surfperches at Moss Landing Marine Labs for my Master’s degree, then completed my Ph.D. at Wake Forest University studying the jumping and swimming kinematics and muscle physiology of an amphibious fish in Belize. I then became a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University focusing on bird wing biomechanics, then conducted experiments on frog jumping and dragonfly larvae feeding at UC Irvine for my second postdoctoral position. I have now been at CSULB for eight fun and productive years, so feel free to contact me if you’re interested in joining the lab!
Current Members
Current Members
Luci Herrera-Lopez
they/them
Luci Herrera-Lopez
they/them
Molecular, Cellular, Physiological Biology
Creating and changing science one ray at a time.
Sol Vu
he/they
Sol Vu
he/they
Caution: Danger Afoot!
Dylan Baldiviezo
he/him
Dylan Baldiviezo
he/him
General Biology
#goodscience
Ruben Santos
he/him
Ruben Santos
he/him
General Biology
I'd like to be, under the sea. In an Octopus' Garden!
Keira Spiller
she/her
Keira Spiller
she/her
Marine Biology
Sometimes I just wish I was a big ol' fat fecund female fish
Jasmin Dudley
Jasmin Dudley
she/her
General Biology
I love working with animals and being in nature! I’ve been apart of the STABB Lab since 2024 and have since fallen in love with our little danger pancakes!
Lessli Cruz
Lessli Cruz
Marine Biology
I’ve always had a passion for animals and love to scuba dive. I’ve since graduated with my BS degree in Marine Biology and volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific with Whale ID and education. I plan to pursue my Master’s degree hopefully soon
Noah Benasfre
Noah Benasfre
Marine Biology
2 year STABBer: interested in MATLAB, R, and any software for digitally visualizing stingrays!
0 experience in stepping on a stingray :]
Evelyn Castellanos
Evelyn Castellanos
she/her
Zoology
I like science & animals
Priscilla Millan
she/her
Priscilla Millan
she/her
Marine Biology
In love with the ocean, fascinated by marine biology, and here to keep things fun!
Lilly Mazzi
Lilly Mazzi
Marine Biology
I joined this lab in Fall, 2024, with an interest in researching stingray behavior and anatomy. In my off time, I enjoy reading, crafting, and diving.
Anisa Kanemoto
Anisa Kanemoto
she/her
Marine Biology
Science education outreach
Lily Malakar
Lily Malakar
she/her
Marine Biology
I love animals and nature. I love to spread positivity and love to those around me. Above all, I love to have fun.
Lorenzo Bojorquez
Lorenzo Bojorquez
he/him
Marine Biology
I am a Marine Bio major student at Cal State Long Beach pursuing a career in shark ecology. Some of my hobbies include lifting and watching movies.
Noah Bartels
Noah Bartels
Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Biology
bruh
Susana
Martinez-Tapia
Susana
Martinez-Tapia
she/her
Marine Biology
I'm a manatee!
Amir Taherian
Amir Taherian
Molecular, Cellular, Physiological Biology
Future physician with a thing for science and piano
Soraya Garibay
Soraya Garibay
she/he
Marine Biology
i like fih
Ian Smart
Ian Smart
Marine Biology
Carly Brenner
Carly Brenner
Marine Biology
Roberta Mancone
Roberta Mancone
Biochemistry
Edward Dao
Edward Dao
Past Members
Past Members
Hanna Adamson
Hanna Adamson
Jacob Sobol
Jacob Sobol
Sean Ono
Sean Ono
Anthony McGinnis
Anthony McGinnis
Sam Widdoss
Sam Widdoss
Trinity Lozano
Trinity Lozano
Angela Vasquez
Angela Vasquez
Justin Yip
Justin Yip
Kambria Galindo
Kambria Galindo
Sebastian Debiase
Sebastian Debiase
Lindsey Lange
Lindsey Lange
Leon Rubarts
Leon Rubarts
Kyle Sorenson
Kyle Sorenson
Amanda Do
Amanda Do
Shyanne Thompson
Shyanne Thompson
Alaissa Garcia
Alaissa Garcia
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