I'm a microbiologist and entomologist currently pursuing a PhD in microbiology at Colorado State University under the advisorship of Dr. Jessica L. Metcalf and Dr. Brad Borlee. My work spans field studies of cadaveric decomposition and the computational side of multi-omics data analysis, mostly in R and Python, to understand the relationships between carrion, the insects it attracts, and the microbial communities they share. It's a system that bridges some of nature's most compelling biology, and one that's gone surprisingly understudied. Honestly, I just love basic science, and this niche gives me the chance to characterize aspects of the necrobiome that might otherwise never see study.
On this site you'll find my Blog, where I write up research progress, analyses, and the occasional update; my CV for the professional summary; a Gallery of my photography and macrophotography; and Tools, where I build small utilities for data analysis and convenience. You can also find me on GitHub.
Recent Posts
Comprehensive analysis of fungal communities across rabbit carcasses, gravesoil, and associated necrophagous insects reveals distinct mycobiome signatures and decomposition-stage dynamics.
Comparing paired-end versus forward-only ITS1 processing reveals substantial differences in read retention and ASV detection for fungal mycobiome analysis.
A preliminary survey of forensically relevant Diptera near CSU Fort Collins campus using commercial bait traps during summer 2025.
COI identification of forensically-relevant blow fly species using a Nanopore MinION yields interesting results.