Biodiversity
A core theme uniting my research is understanding the diversity of life on Earth. I have explored this in deep time, researching ecosystem turnover in dinosaur ecosystems, as well as in the present, studying the evolution of plumage colors in birds.
Structural color
Some of the most vibrant colors in nature, such as the metallic blue of a peacock, are built with microscopic structures that interact with light to produce color. I study the evolution of structural colors in feathers, using a combination of optics, sensory ecology and evolutionary biology.
Communication
I am passionate about impactful communication and find joy in distilling complex topics into clear and concise insights. I enjoy communicating with a wide range of audiences, from experts to the public. In my free time I produce a science communication podcast about the secret wonders of natural history collections.
I am an experienced researcher with expertise across three fields intersecting biodiversity - evolutionary biology, ecology, and paleontology. I have managed and funded several research projects from start to finish, built interdisciplinary and international collaborations, and developed strong skills in data collection, analysis and presentation. As an interdisciplinary scientist, I am particularly good at distilling complex problems into key insights and communicating it effectively to a broad range of audiences and stakeholders.
Brief CV
2024-present
Project manager in open science
& data management
2023
Intern at European Research Council Executive Agency
2019-2023
PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
2013-2017
MSci Palaeontology and Evolution
2010-2012
Gymnasium (high school)