I’m Matt, and I am an ichthyologist, or fish fanatic, interested in the evolution and biology of fishes. As a Zoologist in the Division of Fishes at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, I ask questions about fish relationships, species diversity, anatomical mechanisms, transformations from larvae to adults, and broad evolutionary patterns, among other topics. I enjoy working with others to answer biological questions, especially when we can integrate different types of data to gain a greater understanding. Feel free to reach out via email to chat about current or future projects.
Interests
- Phylogenetics and systematics
- Morphology and ontogeny
- Genomics and molecular methods
- Macroevolutionary patterns
- Biodiversity discovery
Education
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Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with Honors, 2021
University of Kansas
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B.S. in Biology with Ecology Emphasis, 2014
Loyola University Chicago