Research interests
Evolution, systematics, and biogeography of the Papuan herpetofauna.
Evolution and conservation of insular faunas, especially reptiles, amphibians, and land snails.

Patterns, processes, and ecology of alien-species invasions
Development of risk-assessment protocols for alien reptiles and amphibians.

Positions

· Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan, Aug. 2013-present

· Research Biologist, Mississippi State University, Oct. 2012 – July 2013

· Adjunct Research Scientist, University of Michigan, Sept. 2012 – August 2013

· Research Zoologist, Bishop Museum, Aug. 2001 – Oct. 2012

· Alien Species Coordinator, Hawaii Div. of Forestry and Wildlife, Nov. 1996 – July 2001

· Affiliate Graduate Faculty, University of Hawaii, March 2001 – present

· Research Associate, Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Nov. 1997 – July 2001

· Adjunct Research Associate, UMMZ, Sept. 1996 – Sept. 1997

· Research Associate, Dept. of Biology, University of Michigan, March 1992 – Oct. 1996

· Research Associate, The Conservation Agency, March 1991 – present

· Adjunct Research Associate, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Mich., July 1990 – March 1992

· Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Zoology, Univ. of Florida, April 1988 – May 1990

Field(s) of Study
Evolutionary biology, systematics