My pronouns are she/her
I am interested in exploring the genetic and ecological factors contributing to rapid adaptation and evolutionary resilience in insects. For my DPhil, I am exploring genetic diversity and rapid evolution in UK insects species in response to human-driven environmental change across the past half-century. I am using historical insect samples from the Rothamsted Insect Survey and next generation sequencing to identify recent genetic and demographic shifts in several wasp and fly species. My research will contribute to predicting evolutionary 'winners' and 'losers' under ongoing agricultural and climatic change, and to inform pollinator and pest management practises.
