Research
Professional focus
Functional morphology in terrestrial vertebrates, especially reptiles​
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​µCT-based quantification and visualisation, including dice-CT, and innovative techniques in volume rendering and animation (software: VGSTUDIO MAX, Blender, BoneJ etc.)
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​Phylogenetically informed comparative methods in R and other platforms (software: R, FigTree, Mesquite, Beast2 etc.)
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​Digital media production, including video, audio, photography, vector/raster graphics, and science communication materials (software: Adobe Suite, GIMP, Inkscape, Audacity etc.)
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​Networking and science communication, with regular presence across six social media platforms and an active network of hundreds of experts on five continents
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​Leadership, coordination, and project management in academic and interdisciplinary contexts
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Outcome-oriented problem-solving, structured, systematic, resourceful, and creative in approach
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Data management and digital infrastructure, including museum databases (EMu, Mvwise, OZCAM etc.) and teaching platforms (Moodle, Wattle etc.)
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​Additional skills include bilingual proficiency in English and German, and hands-on expertise in electronics assembly, including microcontrollers, soldering, nanosensors, and system building

