My research program uses an integrative approach to elucidate the biology, evolutionary history, and diversity of reptiles and amphibians.  My current projects focus on the reptile family Scincidae, which is the most diverse family of lizards with over 1,450 species.

    Currently, I am working with scincid lizards in the Sphenomorphus group to answer numerous questions about body-form evolution, osteological development, Southeast Asian biogeography, and character evolution of scalation in skinks.