Research

I have always been passionate about how species interactions are structured in nature. Since 2016, I have been conducting research on plant-animal interactions, with a focus on mutualistic seed dispersal by frugivores — fruit-eating animals that effectively disperse seeds.

In my research, I integrate field-based studies, experimentation, molecular biology, and modeling to address questions about the eco-evolutionary dynamics of frugivory and seed dispersal. My work ranges from understanding the structure and macroecological patterns of mutualistic networks, to the evolution of fruit traits that mediate interactions, and ultimately to how fruit-frugivore interactions can inform better restoration practices.