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Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. Bruck's research interests include cognition, communication and sensory physiology in dolphins. He is a co-developer of the dolphin blow collecting drone platform P.H.A.S.M. and is a scientist member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums as well as a founding board member of the Marine Mammal Research Network. Starting in 2026 Dr. Bruck became the Director of Research and Education for Marineland Florida. Bruck holds a B.S. in biopsychology from Long Island University: Southampton College and an M.A. in comparative human development and Ph.D. in behavioral biology from the University of Chicago.
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Marine Biology, Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, Cetacean Use of Representational Acoustic Signals
Award Date: Aug 1 2015
Behavioral Biology, PhD, New Perspectives on Dolphin Whistles: Evaluating Signal Context, Categorization and Memory
Award Date: Jun 1 2013
External positions
Director of Research and Education
Apr 4 2026 → …
Research Interests
- Dolphins
- Animal Behavior
- Communication
- Marine Biology
- Cognition
- Drones
- Conservation
Disciplines
- Integrative Biology
- Cognitive Science
- Marine Biology
- Behavioral Neurobiology
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A Novel Uncrewed Aircraft System for Small Cetacean Blow Collection: PHASM System Development and Dolphin Behavioral Responses
Gassen, D. J., Stevens, P. E., Lynn, C. N., Yap, Z., Jacob, J. D. & Bruck, J. N., 2026, In: Aquatic Mammals. 52, 5, p. 402-422 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can A.I. be a dolphin Doctor Dolittle?
Bruck, J. N., Jun 2026, In: Learning and Behavior. 54, 2, p. 185-186 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Exploring Marine Mammal Cognition as a Conservation Tool
Bauer, G. B., Cook, P. F., Harley, H. E., Bruck, J., Cosentino, M., Deutsch, C. J., Erdsack, N., Fellner, W., Gunnars, T., Manitzas Hill, H., Kumar, S. V., Lilley, M. K., McHugh, K. A., Moore, J., Moron, J. R., Ravignani, A., Reep, R. L., Rycyk, A. M., Sayigh, L. S. & Szegedi, A. & 2 others, , Jan 2026, In: Marine Mammal Science. 42, 1, e70114.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A deeper understanding of noise effects on cetaceans
Bruck, J. N., Mar 2024, In: Learning and Behavior. 52, 1, p. 3-4 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and Flight Testing of a Passive Collection Uncrewed Aircraft System for Dolphin Health Assessment
Gassen, D., Yap, Z., Jacob, J. D., Damiano, S., Gunnars, T. & Bruck, J., 2024, AIAA Aviation Forum and ASCEND, 2024. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA, (AIAA Aviation Forum and ASCEND, 2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution