RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research interests revolve around the conservation of biodiversity, and more specifically, the ecological processes that promote it. I am exploring the dynamic relationships among communities of organisms, such as seed dispersers, that help sustain tropical rainforests and may be at risk from deforestation or hunting. I study the community structure and behavior of primary dispersers (primates and bats), and secondary dispersers (dung beetles), in different areas and habitats of tropical forests to determine the impact of disturbances, the natural regeneration potentials, and to suggest recommendations for management. Additionally, I am involved in several projects in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. that emphasize conservation, biodiversity, and community dynamics.
