Research Interests

My research focuses on the spatial patterns of soil macro-invertebrates biodiversity, with the aim to understand 1) their ecological and evolutionary drivers 2) their consequences on ecosystem functioning. In this regard, dispersal and niche construction are central topics of my work. I am particularly interested in the effect of soil macroinvertebrates on soil properties, and the feedback loops that it may generate. In my department I try to foster Open Science and the Use of Molecular tools for answering ecological questions.