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Academic Qualifications

PhD Princeton University, MA Princeton University, BSc (Hons) University of Melbourne, BA University of Melbourne

Research Interests

I am a theoretical ecologist with a focus on tropical forest ecology and biodiversity. The biodiversity of planet Earth is a source of endless fascination. Understanding the drivers of biodiversity patterns and the relationship of biodiversity to ecosystem function and human wellbeing are core scientific goals. In my lab, we use quantitative tools from mathematics, statistics and computer science to seek an understanding of the causes and consequences of biodiversity at different spatial and temporal scales. We focus particularly on tropical forest tree communities, which are renowned for their high diversity.

Selected Publications

Selected Publications