Evolutionary Biologist

Studying the evolution of reptiles

and araneomorph spiders.

Scientific Focus

Invasive Species

Studying the damage and risks invasive species impose on native communities and ecosystems to formulate management plans.

Uncovering and describing the diversity and variation of reptile species across the planet via integrative taxonomy.

Reptile Diversity

Conservation Genetics

Identifying evolutionary significant units (ESU), the threats they are facing, and exploring their evolutionary potential for conservation.

Hybridization Signatures

Reconstructing the evolutionary, natural, and demographic history of hybrid taxa and revealing drivers of hybridization.

Demographic Inference

Employing genomic tools to investigate recent demographic history of focal taxa and linking it to environmental pressures.

Arachnid Diversity

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

About Me

I am deeply fascinated by diverse ectothermic groups, with a particular focus on reptiles and spiders. In my research, I explore their evolution, phylogeography, population genetics, and natural history, aiming to advance our understanding of these complex and often overlooked organisms. To address these questions, I employ a broad repertoire of methods, striving for integrative and comprehensive insights.

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