🌳 About me 🌱

I am a theoretical ecologist and evolutionary biologist.

Just as a microscope can reveal the inner-workings of a cell, mathematics can illuminate the processes that shape ecological communities and evolutionary adaptation. In my work, I emphasize the use of mathematical models to explore how density-dependent interactions shape ecological patterns such as species diversity, often in conjunction with empirical data.

I am currently a Peter O’Donnell Jr. Postdoc Fellow at UT Austin, working closely with Dr. Annette Ostling and Dr. Brian Sedio. I was previously a Postdoc in Dr. Joanna Masel’s lab. I received my PhD from the University of Chicago, where I was advised by Dr. Tim Wootton. I also previously worked with Dr. Priyanga Amarasekare as an undergraduate at UCLA.

On this website, you will find descriptions of my research, publications, talks, outreach, and teaching.

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I love meeting new people and beginning new collaborations! Please contact me if you have any questions, if you would like to discuss potential collaborations, or if you’re interested in chatting in general.