My pronouns are she/her
Marine phytoplankton play a significant role in CO2 fixation, and they contribute a 'lion's share' to global primary production. Yet, their evolution remains poorly studied, limiting our ability to predict how they adapt to rapidly changing climatic conditions. I study the micro-evolutionary processes in speciation and adaptation of marine coccolithophores, with the aim of providing crucial insights into how these organisms evolve in the changing oceans. My research will facilitate the prediction of biodiversity changes driven by global warming and ocean acidification, while also offering valuable perspectives for other studies on sympatric speciation.
