Fueled by Curiosity, Driven by Science

There’s something deeply empowering about understanding how evolution has shaped the human brain and continues to influence our behaviors in modern society. After all, we’re just another social species, navigating a world that constantly challenges our survival. 

I'm a Doctoral Researcher with a keen passion for human evolution and genetics. My PhD has primarily centered on the Gender Equality Paradox –which shows that sex differences are larger in more gender-equal countries– with a specific focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

My research focus extends well beyond sex differences to psychiatric disorders. I am interested in solving the so-called Evolutionary Paradox which questions why natural selection hasn’t eliminated genetic variants linked to reduced fitness (ability to reproduce) and predisposing individuals to psychiatric disorders. 

Essentially, if it’s a paradox, I study it! 😄

But I’m also involved in projects on migration and neuroscience to balance the paradoxical scientist in me.