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Evolution and history of cetaceans
I investigate the evolutionary processes that shaped the diversity and distribution of cetaceans, integrating genetic, phylogenetic, and biogeographical data.
My studies aim to reconstruct the evolutionary history of lineages and populations, investigating how environmental changes, historical events, and diversification processes have contributed to current patterns of diversity.
Population genetics and genomics
I investigate how genetic diversity is distributed among populations and how demographic and evolutionary processes shape genomes. I integrate molecular markers and genomic data to investigate population structure, genetic diversity, connectivity, differentiation, and demographic history.
Evolution and delimitation of lineages
I investigate when differentiation between populations represents a stage in evolutionary diversification and how different evidence can reveal distinct lineages. By integrating genetic, morphological, and ecological data, I study patterns of divergence within and between cetacean species.
Morphology and evolution
I integrate morphological characteristics and molecular data to understand the differentiation and evolution of cetaceans. This integrative approach allows me to connect phenotypic and molecular variation, contributing to the understanding of diversification processes and lineage boundaries.
Conservation
The focus of all the research I conduct is to contribute to the conservation of threatened cetaceans. The conservation of threatened species depends not only on the size of the populations, but also on the genetic diversity and evolutionary history they represent. My research seeks to use genomic data to identify patterns of diversity, differentiation, inbreeding, and demographic history that can contribute to the definition of relevant conservation units.
