OEB Graduate Student at Harvard University
I’m a PhD student in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, where I study insect locomotion and collective behavior across evolutionary timescales. My research combines computational ethology and remote sensing to explore how animal movement can reveal the ecological and environmental forces shaping species diversity and resilience.
My work focuses on integrating behavioral data across scales — from the trajectories of individual insects to continental patterns of biodiversity. By combining large-scale pose tracking with phylogenetic and environmental analyses, I aim to understand how evolution and ecology interact to shape behavioral diversity. I’m particularly interested in how disturbance and recovery processes, such as wildfire and urbanization, influence animal movement and social organization.
Beyond research, I care deeply about building bridges between behavioral ecology, data science, and conservation. I enjoy designing open-source tools and visualizations that make complex behavioral datasets more accessible to other scientists and the public. Ultimately, I hope my work contributes to a broader understanding of how the smallest motions of living systems can signal the health of the environments they inhabit.
I’ve always been curious about how the world fits together, from tiny details to big patterns. I love learning, building projects, and finding connections between ideas. Outside of research, I spend my time cooking, hiking, and working on creative projects that keep me curious.
I study how insects move and how simple behaviors scale into complex patterns across species and environments. Using computational tools and remote sensing, I explore how movement reflects environmental change and what it reveals about resilience in nature.
Hiking is my favorite way to reset and think. I like quiet trails, long walks, and noticing small details that most people miss. Being outdoors helps me slow down and stay connected to the places I study.
Cooking helps me unwind and step away from screens. I love the rhythm of chopping, stirring, and sharing food with friends. It’s a simple way to slow down and bring people together.