I study the coastal ecology of dynamic tidal wetlands, and their response to global change – that is, contemporary and historical changes in climate, sea level, invasive species, and anthropogenic activities (i.e. reclamation, tidal restriction, and marsh drainage). I am particularly interested in understanding abiotic effects on interactions among strong interactors such as foundation species and ecosystem engineers in driving spatial patterns and resilience of tidal ecosystems using a combination of field experiments, theoretical and numerical models, and remote sensing techniques.
As a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow in the SalGo team, I am investigating how density dependence links individual performance to population abundance. Building on this work, I am developing a theoretical framework that uses fitness-related individual traits to predict population declines. This trait-based framework aims to provide researchers and conservation practitioners with practical tools for detecting and forecasting population dynamics using data derived from camera traps, drones, and other remote-sensing technologies.
