I am interested in both patterns and processes in the evolution of plants. I work collaboratively at the interface of population genetics and phylogenomics using a variety of genetic and analytical approaches to investigate diversification of plants. My research program focuses on:
- Genetic variation and structure in populations of rare plants in order to gain a greater understanding of evolutionary processes and inform conservation action.
- Genetic relationships of closely related species, especially as influenced by polyploidy, hybridization, and ecology.
- Environmental, geographical, geological and historical processes that affect patterns of diversification and distribution in plant populations, in turn contributing to our understanding of future plant species distributions under global climate change.
