Evolvo Ergo Sum

Jesus told me: Come forth, and you will have eternal life! I came fifth, and I got a toaster!

Welcome!

This is where I keep track of my projects, publications, research, work, and ideas. While helping me to keep my thoughts organized, this space is also an opportunity to share them with the rest of the world. I do not necessarily believe that the world needs my thoughts, but I most definitely could benefit from the world’s feedback. At any rate, welcome! Hope you will find something interesting, eventually.

A brief introduction.

I am a dedicated and involved conservation biologist with over a decade of field and academic experience. My work has been driven by intense curiosity about evolutionary processes and ecological resilience in island systems, leading me to study some of the rarest and most critically endangered iguanas on Earth.

This intellectual drive is matched only by my deep empathy for the species I work to protect, their environment and the local communities who share their existence. I approach conservation not as an outsider, but as a collaborator, listening to local knowledge and integrating it into scientifically rigorous frameworks.

I am team player, whether leading field crews in remote and isolated locations or co-developing research proposals with international and interdisciplinary colleagues. My charisma and communication skills have enabled me to inspire students, engage stakeholders, and present complex science to diverse audiences. I believe that trust, respect, and shared purpose are the foundation of successful conservation, and I consistently foster inclusive, motivated teams that achieve meaningful outcomes.

Navigation tips.

If you want to write me, or you need quick access to my CV or some of my linked accounts you can click on the icons located right below my picture, in the upper left side corner. Use the top navigation bar to know more about me, my research, my publications, some of the things I share on my blog, or simply to switch to Dark Mode (highly recommended). I recently joined the Mastodon community and you can follow me there as well.