RESEARCH
My research bridges ecological theory, empiricism, and applied conservation, spanning multiple spatial and temporal scales, and ranging from single populations to whole food webs.
Spatial population dynamics
I study how spatial resource heterogeneity and habitat connectivity influence population persistence and synchrony. Using a combination of mechanistic models and empirical data, I explore how landscape structure and differential resource distribution mediates predator–prey interactions and food web stability.
Predator-prey stability
I study mechanisms of coexistence between predators and preys, with emphasis on intraguild predation (IGP) where a predator competes with its prey for a shared resource. I develop IGP theory and test it with protist microcosm experiments to uncover stabilizing mechanisms of the IGP module. IGP theory has been historically unlinked from reality, where theory predicts instability while IGP is prevalent in nature. My work bridges this gap.
Wildlife connectivity and road ecology
My applied work focuses on translating spatial ecological theory into conservation practice. I strive to bring spatial predator-prey theory into wildlife connectivity planning to move from a species-specific mindset to a holistic food web framework, understanding how re-connection achieved by crossings affects entire communities rather than isolated focal species.
Geospatial decision-support modeling
I develop and apply quantitative frameworks for multi-species decision support, linking spatial data to ecological theory to inform infrastructure planning and conservation management. I integrate species occurrences (camera trap, eDNA, roadkill, etc.), habitat suitability, and movement data to prioritize wildlife crossing locations that promote connectivity and reduce wildlife–vehicle collisions.
