We are interested in understanding the evolutionary processes by which life diversified into the variety of traits observed nowadays. Our research lies in the intersection of ecology, development and evolutionary biology and approaches organisms' biology by explicitly considering evolutionary histories and their genetic, physiological and developmental determinants, as well as interactions with the environment, including other organisms.  We are interested in the "hows and whys" of organisms traits of any kind, in particular in their connection, or lack thereof, to fitness. Our work involves genetics, phylogenetics, comparative and population studies and addresses life history evolution, behaviour, cooperation, physiology, predator-prey interactions, parasitism, and other interactions by means of a combination of both field, experimental and lab oriented disciplines.