In my research I investigate the ecological and evolutionary forces that drive and maintain biodiversity both at the intra- and inter-specific level. Specifically, I use a combination of field observations, controlled experiments and molecular tools in a population genetic framework to understand the evolutionary processes maintaining plant diversity.

I have a strong interest in the pedagogics and didactics of university teaching and research supervision. I act as advisor to the Biology education on pedagogy and didactics and work as a consultant with the Graduate Schools of Natural and Technical Sciences to support researchers in enhancing their supervisory skills.

Research areas:

• Host-parasite-interactions
• Evolutionary genetics
• Plant adaptation
• Molecular ecology

Educational development:

Consultant for the Biology degree