Evolutionary Biologist

Studying the evolution of reptiles...

...and araneomorph spiders.

Scientific Focus

Invasive Species

Studying the damage and risk of invasive species on native communities and ecosystems and formulating plans to manage those effects.

Documenting and describing the diversity and variation of reptile species.

Reptile Diversity

Conservation

Identifying threats to the population of endangered species and researching patterns to aid in conservation.

Species Interactions

Researching the ecological interactions between reptiles, spiders, and other organisms in their ecosystem.

Evolutionary Patterns

Investigating the evolutionary relationships and patterns in reptiles and spiders to uncover their biogeographical history.

Spider Diversity

Exploring the vast diversity of arachnid taxa, cataloging areas and describing species new to science

About Me

As an evolutionary biologist, I am deeply fascinated by various ectotherm groups with a distinct focus on reptiles and spiders. In my work, I study the evolution, ecological adaptations and consequences, as well as performing traditional taxonomy. Several manuscripts on these are currently in the review process. My main project is my Master´s thesis on the phylogeography and population genetics of snake-eyed skinks (Cryptoblepharus) of the Western Indian Ocean distribution cluster.

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