Overview

My research focuses on behavioural ecology and evolutionary ecology, specifically the evolution of social and mating systems and population dynamics such as dipersal and small scale patterns of relatedness. Thus far I have used coral reef fishes to address questions of pair formation, monogamous vs polygamous matings, self-recruitment and kin cohesion. My current work utilizes long-term behavioural experiments, molecular tools and evolutionary modelling to understand social evolution in two key model species; the emerald coral goby, Paragobiodon xanthosomus, and the clown anemonefish, Amphiprion percula. Since 2012 my field work has been taking place in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, where I am involved in education and community awareness programs. I am currently on secondment at Boston University, under supervision of Prof Peter Buston. 

Qualifications

Career

Links

• Buston lab
• Google scholar

Research group links

• Animal Behaviour