Research interests

My research focuses on understanding how taxonomic and functional facets of biodiversity drive ecosystem functioning under the optic of a changing world. Most of my work focuses on natural grassland systems, but I have also had the opportunity to experience the marine world and work with dolphins. I like to explore ecological theory in the field, from observation to experimentation, and more recently, in synthesizing existing data. The questions I’m particularly interested in comprise the disciplines of community ecology and macroecology.

Research projects

The main project I’m currently working on is an evidence synthesis that directly examines the effects of the proportion of plant species loss on productivity. You can find more about my academic life in my short CV.

Other projects

I am one of the Co-PIs of the successful iDiv Female Scientists initiative. This initiative was created to connect women researchers, provide training on specific skills, raise awareness about gender inequities, and improve working conditions. It is an autonomous initiative, initially funded by the iDiv Female Scientists Career Fund. Since April 2023, we have held monthly networking lunch meetings. Additionally, we organize an extra monthly event, such as a movie session, an expert talk, or a workshop. Contact me if you are interested!