My
research interests focus on conservation biology, particularly using molecular
approaches. These methods are very useful to determine population structure
at large and small scales, detect migration between demes and evaluate inbreeding.
Previous works were focused on the phylogeography, population structure and
reproductive success of the European vipers. I am currently
developing projects on other reptile and amphibian species, such as the Orisni
viper (Vipera
ursinii),
the slow worm (Anguis fragilis), the smoth snake (Coronella austriaca)
or the green toad (Bufo viridis).
In fact, most of my research is focused on the reptiles, and particularly vipers due to the lack of conservation biology on the taxa compared to bird or mammal. Moreover, they are interesting models for studies on fitness, population structure and inbreeding avoidance.
COnservation / Phylogeny, phylogeography
popualtion genetics, landscape genetics