I am a conservation geneticist and molecular ecologist, with interests in both fundamental evolutionary questions and applied problems in conservation. I seek to understand how organisms adapt to suit their environments--and how changes to those environments can impact populations.
In addition to questions of evolution and conservation, I am also passionate about research methodology itself. I am fascinated by conservation innovations and new developments in biotechnology, and I enjoy the process of experimentation and study to find improved ways to accomplish a research goal.
Some topics of particular interest to me are listed below:
In addition to questions of evolution and conservation, I am also passionate about research methodology itself. I am fascinated by conservation innovations and new developments in biotechnology, and I enjoy the process of experimentation and study to find improved ways to accomplish a research goal.
Some topics of particular interest to me are listed below:
- Effects of environmental change on wildlife
- Host-parasite evolution and wildlife disease
- Rapid adaptation in response to disturbance
- Human-wildlife conflict
- Genetic research using non-invasive sampling
- Conservation policy
- Evaluation of conservation outcomes