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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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