I am a conservation biologist interested in understanding how people perceive, use, and are willing to protect wildlife. I develop social surveys and implement conservation actions that engage communities, particularly by fostering an appreciation for often unpopular species, such as invertebrates.

I currently work in the BIODESERTS research group, conducting social-ecological studies and stakeholder engagement activities in the Arabian Peninsula. I also research desert fauna, with a special focus on invertebrates. Over the past years, I have worked in African countries such as Tanzania and São Tomé and Príncipe, where I completed my PhD in Biodiversity, Genetics, and Evolution, using a combination of social and ecological science techniques.

I am a member of the IUCN SSC Atlantic Islands Invertebrates Specialist Group, a National Geographic Explorer, and an Explorers Club 50.

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