Research
My research focuses on how environmental factors and human activities influence plant recruitment and long-term vegetation dynamics. I work mainly in alpine, Arctic, and tropical mountain ecosystems, where rapid climate change is challenging species persistence and ecosystem resilience.
I use field manipulative experiments, greenhouse studies, laboratory trials, and long-term monitoring to investigate the early life-history stages of plants and the processes that shape plant communities over time. By combining ecological research with applied conservation, I aim to generate knowledge for effective restoration and biodiversity conservation in a changing world.
Arctic & Alpine Environments
I study plant recruitment and long-term vegetation dynamics in alpine and Arctic ecosystems where climate is rapidly changing. My research examines how warming temperatures, changing snow cover, precipitation patterns and extreme climate events (e.g. fires, frosts, droughts) affect species recruitment and persistence.
Seed Ecology
My research in this topic explores how environmental factors (e.g. light, temperature, water avilibility) influence seed development, dormancy, soil seed banks, germination, and seedling establishment. I use a combination of field experiments, laboratory trials, and functional seed trait-based approaches to better understand the conditions that shape plant regeneration and recruitment.
Threatened species
My research on the conservation of threatened, rare, and newly described plant species focuses on understanding their ecology, the factors that make them vulnerable, and the threats to their persistence. I combine research with practical conservation efforts by working closely with national parks, botanical gardens, and seed banks to support both in situ and ex situ strategies
Plants & People
Most of the world's forests function as social-ecological systems shaped by human interactions. My research explores key questions such as: Which plant species do local communities use, and how? How sustainable are these practices? How do people influence the structure and diversity of plant communities? And how resilient are these practices to climate change?
