I am interested in understanding the processes that shape the distribution and composition of species communities, and how this affects their evolution and conservation in the face of upcoming climatic and environmental challenges. Specifically, my research focuses on the consequences of hybridization on a genetic level, exploring both its positive and negative aspects. Hybridization can serve as a powerful tool for addressing fundamental evolutionary questions such as how diverging species persist despite ongoing gene flow. In the Bunting Zone Project I aim to identify genes responsible for initiating these splits and examine how these boundaries are maintained.