My fascination with natural history and biodiversity has been a driving force throughout my academic journey. This passion led me to pursue a bachelor's degree in Biology, where I developed a keen interest in Zoology and systematics. Early in my career, I focused on the taxonomy and systematics of a unique group of flies (Insecta, Diptera, Tachinidae) that are parasitoids of other insects. During my Master's and PhD, Iconducted projects on the morphological phylogenetics of this group; and in my current postdoc, a molecular one.

While my background is rooted in biology, my interest in theoretical and philosophical aspects of evolutionary biology began to grow during my PhD. As cladistics is embedded with philosophical discussion, e.g., Popper and Hull being one of the acting figures, I began having a deep interest in these matters. This new perspective led me to question the explanatory frameworks within evolutionary biology, inadvertently expanding my research interests. My theoretical background equipped me with tools to identify and propose new paths for addressing systematic problems; such as using Evo-Devo research in phylogenetics. Additionally, it allowed me to provide insights into overlooked issues in the epistemology of biology, e.g., the distinctions between historical and experimental sciences.