Linking micro- and macroevolution
About me
I am a biologist with a broad interest in the evolutionary drivers of phenotypic variation, species richness, and community assembly. I am particularly intrigued by the long-term evolutionary consequences of ecological and population-level processes. Besides research, I am passionate about bringing evolutionary biology and natural history closer to the public. To do this, I use a variety of tools such as art, blogging, talks, and interviews. Furthermore, teaching and mentoring are central components of my academic life. I have ample experience doing both and I am continuously taking advantage of training opportunities to become a better educator.
I am currently an Assistant Professor at The Iztacala School of Higher Studies, National Autonomous University of Mexico, where I lead the Lab for the Integrative Study of Biodiversity (more info on my research group and the people conforming it coming soon!). Previously, I was a postdoc with David Weisrock at the University of Kentucky and Christopher Blair at the City University of New York. Before, I completed my PhD in Scott Keogh's lab at the Australian National University, and obtained my master's and bachelor's degrees at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México under the supervision of Adrián Nieto Montes de Oca.
