William Lee Fink (born July 22, 1946) is an American ichthyologist known for his contributions to the biology, systematics, and evolutionary history of fishes, particularly neotropical taxa.[1]
From 1976 to 1980, Fink served as assistant curator and assistant professor at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. In 1980, he was promoted to associate professor of biology at the same institution. In 1982, he joined the faculty of the University of Michigan as a lecturer and assistant curator. He became associate professor and associate curator in 1987 and was promoted to full professor and curator in 1996. From 2005 to 2011, he served as director of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Fink retired on May 31, 2014, as professor emeritus and curator.[3]
Research
Fink’s research focuses on the biology and systematics of fishes, with particular expertise in neotropical species, higher-level classification, systematic theory, and biogeography. He is especially known for his work on the phylogeny of piranhas, including studies on the evolution of growth patterns and trophic specializations, as well as the historical biogeography of the group. He has also investigated relationships within the Ostariophysi. His phylogenetic analyses emphasize non-traditional character systems, such as ontogenetic trajectories and morphometrics.[4]
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