Dr. Benjamin D. Wasiljew
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Dr. Benjamin D. Wasiljew
@benjamin-wasiljew.bsky.social
Postdoc @ Syracuse University | Functional Morphology, Biomechanics, Evolutionary Biology | Vertebrates | X-ray, µ-CT scanning, High-speed videography
Interested in evolution and function of adaptive traits that allow vertebrates to exploit their habitat.
Our work on geckos and anoles is featured on the SU today homepage this week. A big thank you to Diane Stirling for the fantastic article! 🙏 Check it out under der link below 😊.

news.syr.edu/2025/11/21/s...
See How They Run: Observing Lizards Helps Researchers Aim for Innovation
How geckos and anoles use sticky toepads and claws to run, climb and jump is providing clues for innovations to help humans, and is also aiding in efforts to conserve the animals' species.
news.syr.edu
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM