Hans Metz
Hans Metz has been associated with IIASA’s Evolution and Ecology Program since its start in 1996, initially as scientific leader and since January 2002 as Senior Advisor. In 2010 he retired as Professor of Mathematical Biology at the Leiden Institute of Biology (IBL) where he was leader of the Theoretical Biology section until 2006. Professor Metz' research interests have ranged from the construction of state space models from data on animal behavior (1968-1981), through the dynamics of physiologically structured populations, where populations are conceived as frequency distributions over spaces of physiological states (1980-1992, with a trickle of activity going on until the present day), to adaptive dynamics (since 1990), with recently some population genetics and Evo-Devo also creeping in for perspective. His main research interest remains the mathematical development of adaptive dynamics as a class of stochastic dynamical systems abstracting the process of long-term evolutionary change in the parameters characterizing individual behavior as a result of (i) chance mutations which slightly alter the parameter vector of single individuals, and (ii) the population dynamics generated by their behavior.
Last update: 25-MAY-2010
Rueffler,C. Metz,J.A.J. Van Dooren,T.J.M. (2013)
What life cycle graphs can tell about the evolution of life histories ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Tran,V.C. (2012)
Daphnias: From the individual based model to the large population equation ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2012)
On the concept of individual in ecology and evolution ... More
De Roos,A.M. Metz,J.A.J. Persson,L. (2012)
Ontogenetic symmetry and asymmetry in energetics ... More
Rueffler,C. Metz,J.A.J. (2012)
Necessary and sufficient conditions for R0 to be a sum of contributions of fertility loops ... More
Jesse,M. Mazzucco,R. Dieckmann,U. Heesterbeek,H. Metz,J.A.J. (2011)
Invasion and persistence of infectious agents in fragmented host populations ... More
Varela-Lasheras,I. Bakker,A.J. van der Mije,S.D. Metz,J.A.J. van Alphen,J. Galis,F. (2011)
Breaking evolutionary and pleiotropic constraints in mammals: On sloths, manatees and homeotic mutations ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Leimar,O. (2011)
A simple fitness proxy for structured populations with continuous traits, with case studies on the evolution of haplo-diploids and genetic dimorphisms ... More
van der Berg,F. Bacaer,N. Metz,J.A.J. Lannou,C. van den Bosch,F. (2011)
Periodic host absence can select for higher or lower parasite transmission rates ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. Service,R. (2011)
When do optimisation arguments make evolutionary sense? ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2011)
Thoughts on the geometry of meso-evolution: Collecting mathematical elements for a post-modern synthesis ... More
van den Berg,F. Bacaer,N. Metz,J.A.J. Lannou,C. van den Bosch,F. (2011)
Periodic Host Absence Can Select for Higher or Lower Parasite Transmission Rates ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2011)
Thoughts on the Geometry of Meso-evolution: Collecting Mathematical Elements for a Post-modern Synthesis ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Leimar,O. (2011)
A Simple Fitness Proxy for Structured Populations with Continuous Traits, with Case Studies on the Evolution of Haplodiploids and Genetic Dimorphisms ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. Service,R. (2011)
When Do Optimisation Arguments Make Evolutionary Sense? ... More
Diekmann,O. Metz,J.A.J. (2010)
How to lift a model for individual behaviour to the population level? ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. Nakaoka,S. de Roos,A.M. (2010)
[[Daphnia]] revisited: Local stability and bifurcation theory for physiologically structured population models explained by way of an example ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Klinkhamer,P.G.L. de Jong,T.J. (2009)
A different model to explain delayed germination ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mylius,S.D. Diekmann,O. (2008)
Even in the odd cases when evolution optimizes, unrelated population dynamical details may shine through in the ESS ... More
Durinx,M. Metz,J.A.J. Meszena,G. (2008)
Adaptive dynamics for physiologically structured population models ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mylius,S.D. Diekmann,O. (2008)
When does evolution optimize? ... More
Parvinen,K. Metz,J.A.J. (2008)
A novel fitness proxy in structured locally finite metapopulations with diploid genetics, with an application to dispersal evolution ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2008)
Fitness ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mylius,S.D. Diekmann,O. (2008)
Even in the Odd Cases When Evolution Optimises, Unrelated Population Dynamical Details May Shine Through in the ESS ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mylius,S.D. Diekmann,O. (2008)
When Does Evolution Optimise? ... More
Galis,F. Sluijs,I. van der Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. Nussbaumer,M. (2007)
Do large dogs die young? ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (2007)
Evolutionary novelties: The making and breaking of pleiotropic constraints ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2007)
The interplay between behavior and morphology in the evolutionary dynamics of resource specialization ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2007)
Physiologically structured population models: Towards a general mathematical theory ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (2007)
Evolutionary Novelties: The Making and Breaking of Pleiotropic Constraints ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2007)
Physiologically Structured Population Models: Towards a General Mathematical Theory ... More
Durinx,M. Metz,J.A.J. Meszena,G. (2007)
Adaptive Dynamics for Physiologically Structured Population Models ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
The evolution of resource specialization through frequency-dependent and frequency-independent mechanisms ... More
Rueffler,C. Egas,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
Evolutionary predictions should be based on individual-level traits ... More
Galis,F. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Feuth,J.D. Metz,J.A.J. Witkam,A. Ruinard,S. Steigenga,M.J. Wijnaendts,L.C.D. (2006)
Extreme selection in humans against homeotic transformations of cervical vertebrae ... More
Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
Surprising evolutionary predictions from enhanced ecological realism ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
The Evolution of Simple Life-Histories: Step Towards Classification ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
The Interplay between Behavior and Morphology in the Evolutionary Dynamics of Resource Specialization ... More
Rueffler,C. Egas,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
Evolutionary Predictions Should be Based on Individual-Level Traits ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
The Evolution of Resource Specialization through Frequency-Dependent and Frequency-Independent Mechanisms ... More
Galis,F. Sluijs,I. van der Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. Nussbaumer,M. (2006)
Do Large Dogs Die Young? ... More
Galis,F. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Feuth,J.D. Metz,J.A.J. Witkam,A. Ruinard,S. Steigenga,M.J. Wijnaendts,L.C.D. (2006)
Extreme Selection in Humans Against Homeotic Transformations of Cervical Vertebrae ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
Fitness ... More
Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. (2006)
Surprising Evolutionary Predictions from Enhanced Ecological Realism ... More
Doebeli,M. Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. Tautz,D. (2005)
What we have also learned: Adaptive speciation is theoretically plausible ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Eight personal rules for doing science ... More
Meszena,G. Gyllenberg,M. Jacobs,F.J.A. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Link between population dynamics and dynamics of Darwinian evolution ... More
Galis,F. Kundrat,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Hox genes, digit identities and the theropod/bird transition ... More
Beltman,J.B. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Speciation: More likely through a genetic or through a learned habitat preference? ... More
Durinx,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Multi-type branching processes and adaptive dynamics of structured populations ... More
Durinx,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Multi-type Branching Processes and Adaptive Dynamics of Structured Populations ... More
Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Eight Personal Rules for Doing Science ... More
Beltman,J.B. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Speciation: More Likely through a Genetic or through a Learned Habitat Preference? ... More
Galis,F. Kundrat,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Hox Genes, Digit Identities and the Theropod/Bird Transition ... More
Meszena,G. Gyllenberg,M. Pasztor,L. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Competitive Exclusion and Limiting Similarity: A Unified Theory ... More
Meszena,G. Gyllenberg,M. Jacobs,F.J.A. Metz,J.A.J. (2005)
Dynamics of Similar Populations: The Link Between Population Dynamics and Evolution ... More
Doebeli,M. Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. Tautz,D. (2005)
What We Have Also Learned: Adaptive Speciation is Theoretically Possible ... More
Cadet,C. Metz,J.A.J. Klinkhamer,P.G.L. (2004)
Size and the not-so-single sex: Disentangling the effects of size on sex allocation in hermaphrodites ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Adaptive walks on changing landscapes: Levins' approach extended ... More
Metz,J.A.J. McCune,A. (2004)
Predictions from the changing geometry of fitness landscapes ... More
Dieckmann,U. Tautz,D. Doebeli,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Adaptive speciation: Epilogue ... More
Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. Doebeli,M. Tautz,D. (2004)
Adaptive speciation: Introduction ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Hanski,I. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Spatial dimensions of population viability ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Kisdi,E. Meszena,G. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Adaptive dynamics of speciation: Ecological underpinnings ... More
Dieckmann,U. Doebeli,M. Metz,J.A.J. Tautz,D. (2004)
Adaptive Speciation ... More
Rundle,H.D. Schluter,D. Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. Doebeli,M. (2004)
Double Invasion and Frequency-dependent Selection ... More
Cadet,C. Metz,J.A.J. Klinkhamer,P.G.L. (2004)
Size and the Not-So-Single Sex: Disentangling the Effects of Size and Budget on Sex Allocation in Hermaphrodites ... More
Rueffler,C. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Adaptive Walks on Changing Landscapes: Levins' Approach Extended ... More
Dieckmann,U. Tautz,D. Doebeli,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Adaptive Speciation: Epilogue ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Kisdi,E. Meszena,G. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Adaptive Dynamics of Speciation: Ecological Underpinnings ... More
Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. Doebeli,M. Tautz,D. (2004)
Adaptive Speciation: Introduction ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Hanski,I. Metz,J.A.J. (2004)
Spatial Dimensions of Population Viability ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (2003)
Anti-cancer selection as a source of developmental and evolutionary constraints ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Jacobs,F.J.A. Metz,J.A.J. (2003)
On the concept of attractor in community-dynamical processes II: The case of structured populations ... More
Jacobs,F.J.A. Metz,J.A.J. (2003)
On the concept of attractor in community-dynamical processes I: The case of unstructured populations ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2003)
Steady-state analysis of structured population models ... More
Cadet,C. Ferriere,R. Metz,J.A.J. (2003)
The evolution of dispersal under demographic stochasticity ... More
Parvinen,K. Dieckmann,U. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2003)
Evolution of dispersal in metapopulations with local density dependence and demographic stochasticity ... More
Galis,F. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Conservation of the segmented germband stage: Robustness or pleiotropy? ... More
Galis,F. Alphen,J.J.M. van Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Digit reduction: Via repatterning or developmental arrest? ... More
Galis,F. Sinervo,B. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
The digital arch model reconsidered ... More
Meszena,G. Kisdi,E. Dieckmann,U. Geritz,S.A.H. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Evolutionary optimisation models and matrix games in the unified perspective of adaptive dynamics ... More
Galis,F. Alphen,J.J.M. van Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Pseudo-homeosis in avian feet: Response ... More
Dieckmann,U. Sigmund,K. Sabelis,M.W. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Adaptive dynamics of infectious diseases: Epilogue ... More
Sigmund,K. Sabelis,M.W. Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Adaptive dynamics of infectious diseases: Introduction ... More
Sabelis,M.W. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Taking stock: Relating theory to experiment ... More
Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. Sabelis,M.W. Sigmund,K. (2002)
Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: In Pursuit of Virulence Management ... More
Galis,F. Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Conservation of the Segmented Germband Stage: Robustness or Pleiotropy? ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Huang,H. Kirkilionis,M. Metz,J.A.J. Thieme,H.R. (2002)
On the Formulation and Analysis of General Deterministic Structured Population Models. II. Nonlinear Theory ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. Thieme,H.R. (2002)
On the Formulation and Analysis of General Deterministic Structured Population Models. I. Linear Theory ... More
Parvinen,K. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
On Diploid versus Clonal ESSes in Metapopulations ... More
Monteiro,A. French,V. Smit,G. Brakefield,P.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Butterfly Eyespot Patterns: Evidence for Specification by a Morphogen Diffusion Gradient ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Testing the Vulnerability of the Phylotypic Stage: On Modularity and Evolutionary Conservation ... More
Galis,F. Alphen,J.J.M. van Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Why Five Fingers? Evolutionary Constraints on Digit Numbers ... More
Sabelis,M.W. Metz,J.A.J. (2002)
Perspectives for Virulence Management: Relating Theory to Experiment ... More
Monteiro,A. French,V. Smit,G. Brakefield,P.M. Metz,J.A.J. (2001)
Butterfly eyespot patterns: Evidence for specification ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Gyllenberg,M. (2001)
How should we define fitness in structured metapopulation models? Including an application to the calculation of evolutionary stable dispersal strategies ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2001)
On fitness in structured metapopulations ... More
Galis,F. Alphen,J.J.M. van Metz,J.A.J. (2001)
Why five fingers? Evolutionary constraints on digit numbers ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (2001)
Testing the vulnerability of the phylotypic stage: On modularity and evolutionary conservation ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Huang,H. Kirkilionis,M. Metz,J.A.J. Thieme,H.R. (2001)
On the formulation and analysis of general deterministic structured population models. II. Nonlinear theory ... More
Chiorino,G. Metz,J.A.J. Tomasoni,D. Ubezio,P. (2001)
Desynchronization rate in cell populations: Mathematical modeling and experimental data ... More
Jacobs,F.J.A. Metz,J.A.J. (2001)
On the Concept of Attractor in Community-Dynamical Processes ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Dieckmann,U. Law,R. (2000)
The geometry of ecological interactions: Epilogue ... More
Law,R. Dieckmann,U. Metz,J.A.J. (2000)
The geometry of ecological interactions: Introduction ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mollison,D. van den Bosch,F. (2000)
The dynamics of invasion waves ... More
Dieckmann,U. Law,R. Metz,J.A.J. (2000)
The Geometry of Ecological Interactions: Simplifying Spatial Complexity ... More
Meszena,G. Kisdi,E. Dieckmann,U. Geritz,S.A.H. Metz,J.A.J. (2000)
Evolutionary Optimization Models and Matrix Games in the Unified Perspective of Adaptive Dynamics ... More
Parvinen,K. Dieckmann,U. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (2000)
Evolution of Dispersal in Metapopulations with Local Density Dependence and Demographic Stochasticity ... More
van den Bosch,F. Metz,J.A.J. Zadoks,J.C. (1999)
Pandemics of focal plant disease: A model ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Meijden,E. van der Metz,J.A.J. (1999)
Evolutionary dynamics of seed size and seedling competitive ability ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (1999)
On Fitness in Structured Metapopulations ... More
Meszena,G. Metz,J.A.J. (1999)
Species Diversity and Population Regulation: The Importance of Environmental Feedback Dimensionality ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mollison,D. van den Bosch,F. (1999)
The Dynamics of Invasion Waves ... More
Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. (1999)
On Fitness in Structured Metapopulations ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Gyllenberg,M. (1999)
How Should We Define Fitness in Structured Metapopulation Models? Including an Application to the Calculation of Evolutionarily Stable Dispersal Strategies ... More
Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (1998)
Delayed maturation in temporally structured populations with non-equilibrium dynamics ... More
Heino,M. Metz,J.A.J. Kaitala,V. (1998)
Frequency dependence versus optimization: A reply to Kisdi ... More
Heino,M. Metz,J.A.J. Kaitala,V. (1998)
The enigma of frequency-dependent selection ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Kisdi,E. Meszena,G. Metz,J.A.J. (1998)
Evolutionary singular strategies and the adaptive growth and branching of the evolutionary tree ... More
Diekmann,O. Jong,M.C.M. de Metz,J.A.J. (1998)
A deterministic epidemic model taking account of repeated contacts between the same individuals ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. Thieme,H.R. (1998)
On the formulation and analysis of general deterministic structured population models. I. Linear theory ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (1998)
Why are there so many cichlid species? ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Gyllenberg,M. (1998)
How Should we define Fitness in Structured Metapopulations? Including an Application to the Calculation of Evolutionarily Stable Dispersal Strategies ... More
Klinkhamer,P.G.L. Jong,T.J. de Metz,J.A.J. (1997)
Sex and size in cosexual plants ... More
Heino,M. Metz,J.A.J. Kaitala,V. (1997)
Evolution of mixed maturation strategies in semelparous life histories: The crucial role of dimensionality of feedback environment ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Metz,J.A.J. Kisdi,E. Meszena,G. (1997)
Dynamics of adaptation and evolutionary branching ... More
van den Bosch,F. Metz,J.A.J. Zadoks,J.C. (1997)
Pandemics of Focal Plant Disease: A Model ... More
van den Bosch,F. Metz,J.A.J. Zadoks,J.C. (1997)
Pandemics of Focal Plant Disease: A Model ... More
Klinkhamer,P.G.L. Jong,T.J. de Metz,J.A.J. (1997)
Sex and Size in Cosexual Plants ... More
Galis,F. Metz,J.A.J. (1997)
Why Are There So Many Cichlid Species? On the Interplay of Speciation and Adaptive Radiation ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Meijden,E. van der Metz,J.A.J. (1997)
Evolutionary Dynamics of Seed Size and Seedling Competitive Ability ... More
Heino,M. Metz,J.A.J. Kaitala,V. (1997)
The Enigma of Frequency-Dependent Selection [Revised and updated 16 June 1998] ... More
van den Bosch,F. Metz,J.A.J. (1996)
The continental spread of plant disease ... More
van den Bosch,F. Metz,J.A.J. (1996)
The velocity of spatial population expansion: An overview of the individual based approach ... More
Diekmann,O. Koeijer,A.A. de Metz,J.A.J. (1996)
On the final size of epidemics within herds ... More
Heesterbeek,J.A.P. Metz,J.A.J. (1996)
The saturating contact rate in epidemic models ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Geritz,S.A.H. Meszena,G. Jacobs,F.J.A. Heerwaarden,J.S. van (1996)
Adaptive dynamics: A geometrical study of the consequences of nearly faithful reproduction ... More
Diekmann,O. Gyllenberg,M. Metz,J.A.J. Thieme,H.R. (1996)
On the Formulation and Analysis of General Deterministic Structured Population Models ... More
Heino,M. Metz,J.A.J. Kaitala,V. (1996)
Evolution of Mixed Maturation Strategies in Semelparous Life-histories: the Crucial Role of Dimensionality of Feedback Environment [Updated 18 August 1998] ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Kisdi,E. Meszena,G. Metz,J.A.J. (1996)
Evolutionary Singular Strategies and the Adaptive Growth and Branching of the Evolutionary Tree ... More
Geritz,S.A.H. Metz,J.A.J. Kisdi,E. Meszena,G. (1996)
The Dynamics of Adaptation and Evolutionary Branching ... More
Van Dooren,T.J.M. Metz,J.A.J. (1996)
Delayed Maturation in Temporally Structured Populations with Non-Equilibrium Dynamics ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Mylius,S.D. Diekmann,O. (1996)
When Does Evolution Optimize? On the Relation Between Types of Density Dependence and Evolutionarily Stable Life History Parameters ... More
Kornet,D.J. Metz,J.A.J. Schellinx,H.A.J.M. (1995)
Internodons as equivalence classes in genealogical networks: Building-blocks for a rigorous species concept ... More
Read,A.F. Metz,J.A.J. (1995)
Genetics and evolution of infectious diseases in natural populations ... More
Diekmann,O. Metz,J.A.J. Heesterbeek,J.A.P. (1995)
The legacy of Kermack and McKendrick ... More
Metz,J.A.J. van den Bosch,F. (1995)
Velocities of epidemic spread ... More
Metz,J.A.J. Geritz,S.A.H. Meszena,G. Jacobs,F.J.A. Heerwaarden,J.S. van (1995)
Adaptive Dynamics: A Geometrical Study of the Consequences of Nearly Faithful Reproduction ... More