Research summary

I study how organisms adapt to their environment by examining the ecological, demographic, and genetic factors that shape social and life-history traits. My research integrates biological insights with theoretical modelling. Using a diverse range of modelling approaches, including kin selection, game theory, population genetics, and individual-based simulations, I explore the underlying principles that drive adaptive evolution across species and ecological communities. My research involves designing both general models that identify fundamental selection pressures operating in populations and tailored models to study specific biological systems. My work spans a broad range of taxonomic groups, from viruses and bacteria to fungi, insects, birds, and mammals. I aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of how adaptive evolution operates across different levels of biological organisation and how organisms respond to environmental variation.