My research investigates insect sensory processing and the impacts of environmental stressors on the brains and behaviour of pollinators. I use neuroethological approaches to understand how insects use sensory data for foraging and navigation. My research also examines how stressors like pesticides impact insects’ ability to perceive and respond to environmental changes.
Currently, I am developing AI-driven tools to diagnose sublethal toxicity in pollinators like bees. Additionally, I lead a project that employs large language models to conduct systematic reviews of the literature on pesticide risks to bees. Our goal is to build a scalable pipeline that can be applied across disciplines.
Ultimately, my research aims to assess the risks posed by environmental change to key insect species and to explore strategies for mitigating these threats.
Additional Affiliations
- Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow
- Lecturer in Biology, Keble College
- Research Fellow, Wolfson College
