My research is focused on using genetic, genomic, bioinformatic, and statistical tools to address questions rooted in ecological, developmental, and evolutionary biology. Over the past 12 years or so, my research has become increasingly applied, and I frequently use population genetic approaches to address questions in animal conservation. Much of my work has been on salamanders, and I have used them as models for studying topics ranging from territoriality to molecular ecology to developmental genomics. However, I have also worked on projects focused on a wide variety of animals ranging from worms to humans.

At present, I am interested in the following areas of inquiry:

1. Population and conservation genetics/genomics of range-restricted mountaintop salamanders
2. Ecological developmental biology of anuran (frog and toad) and lepidopteran (moth and butterfly) larvae 
3. Statistical bioinformatics (I have applied this toolset to a wide array of systems and problems)
4. Agent-based modeling of biological and social systems

For more information on my scholarly interests and publication record, please visit the sites hyperlinked below.

Google Scholar Profile

ResearchGate Page

Lab Website (this one is in desperate need of an update!)