About me

​I am a researcher studying evolution using various methods and organisms. In the last couple of years, I have focused on developing new comparative genomic tools to quantify spatial genomic changes in tetrapod genomes. In my past and some ongoing research, I have mainly used reptiles and amphibians as study systems to better understand evolutionary patterns and processes in island ecosystems, both at macroevolutionary and microevolutionary scales. To accomplish this, I have established collaborations with researchers worldwide and developed skillsets in the tools I routinely use. These include but are not limited to high-performance computing (HPC), geometric morphometrics (GM), molecular laboratory skills (Sanger and NGS), bioinformatics, and programming in R. I am passionate about teaching and strive to mentor students at the bachelor's and master's levels through supervising theses projects and giving invited lectures.

I am an ardent advocate for women, equity, equality, and diversity in STEM fields, especially in natural sciences. In the last decade, I have been an active voice for EED and wildlife sciences through outreach activities as well as popular articles and podcasts. 

News!

July 2023
Having moved from organism-focused research to more question-based research, I am so happy to be starting another postdoc with Prof. Kay Lucek studying the (epi-)genomic architecture of chromosomal rearrangements in Carex (sedges!). 

July 2021
Absolutely excited to start my Postdoc with Dr. Jeffrey Streicher & Prof. Anjali Goswami at the Natural History Museum in London.

March 2021
Defended my thesis on the 23rd and passed my PhD! For the next few months I am going to flaunt my Dr. title!

February 2021
So thrilled to have been awarded EU Horizon 2020's  Marie Skłodowska–Curie Individual fellowship

December 2020
I submitted my PhD thesis!