Research interests

Genomics

  • The genomics of speciation
  • Whole genome sequencing of vectors and their microbiome
  • Genomics of Wolbachia endosymbionts

Population genetics

  • Population structure of invasive vectors
  • Endosymbiont barriers to gene flow

Speciation

  • Origins of vector species
  • Genomics signatures of speciation events

Entomology

  • Medical entomology
  • Impacts of climate change on vector species

Public engagement

  • Getting young people interested in entomology
  • Spreading knowledge about neglected tropical diseases

Bioinformatics

  • Analysis of next generation sequencing data
  • Best practices in reproducible research