2022 LSA Collegiate Fellow (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
About
Research Interests
Dr. Thais Vasconcelos' current research consists in seeking generalities, or “rules”, in flowering plant evolution, by analyzing recurrent trait-environment correlations and the historical factors leading to major biogeographical patterns observed in modern species. To that end, her research group combines studies on (i) systematics (what are the relationships among the species of flowering plants?), (ii) biogeography (where do these species occur and how is their physical environment characterized?), and (iii) trait-evolution (how lineage-specific traits have contributed to plants’ survival and reproductive success throughout their evolution?).
Dr. Vasconcelos is always open to discussing interesting projects with prospective students. Prospective students are encouraged to start a conversation about a potential alignment of interests before applying.
Field(s) of study and research
- Biogeography
- Systematics
- Trait evolution
- Tropical biodiversity
