Research
Functional Ecology & Evolution
I've worked on an eclectic range of research themes, biological systems and questions in ecology, evolution, and physiology. I used to think that this was going to be a disadvantage as I would be a jack-of-all-trades but master-of-none. That's probably still true, but diversity of perspectives can be a great asset for research. After all, this diversity in knowledge, perspective, and skills is what we value in collaborations and is what drives new ideas.
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Below are brief summaries of some of my current and past projects, as well as the model systems I work with.
Wahlenbergia ceracea
(waxy bluebell)
Tribolium castaneum
(rust red flour beetle)
Drosophila melanogaster
(vinegar fly)
Thermal tolerance and heat stress in plants
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How does heat stress affect plants and what are the thermal limits for their ability to function,
photosynthesise, survive, and reproduce?
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