My name is Gabriela, and I’m a tropical plant ecologist from Peru, currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Miami in the Jungle Biology Lab. In the past, I studied the ecological and morphological traits that determine host importance in epiphytic orchid-host interaction networks in cloud forests.
Now, my research focuses on how ecological interactions with plants are being affected by climate change. As part of this, I plan to study these dynamics in the unique and extraordinary Amazonian Boiling River in Peru.
Beyond research, I have a passion for capturing the beauty of the tropics, photographing the plants, animals, and landscapes that inspire me during my fieldwork across different tropical ecosystems. Take a look at some of my photos here.