Neuroscience & Urban Ecology

I am a neuroecologist that conducts fundamental and actionable research that examines how organisms deal with environmental change, shifting landscapes, and habitat stochasticity.

Monarch butterfly on yellow flower

Learning about our world

I conduct research to develop compelling and informative stories that allow us to better understand and appreciate the world that we live in. My interests span from studying animal movement phenomena (migration and dispersal), animal architectural design (cocoons), and biomimetics (new materials and technologies inspired by animal biology).

Hyalophora cecropia cocoon
Monarch butterfly nectaring