Research

My research integrates developmental and evolutionary biology, spatial genomics, neurobiology, artificial intelligence, and robotics to uncover how complex biological patterns and neural circuits emerge and evolve.

Evolutionary developmental biology

Developmental and Evolutionary Biology

I study how gene regulatory networks evolve to generate novel morphological traits, focusing on biological patterns, venation systems, and phenotypic plasticity.

By combining functional genetics, spatial biology, and comparative developmental analyses, my work reveals how conserved genetic modules are repurposed during evolution.

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AI and robotics in biology

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Automated Biology

I am developing AI-guided robots for behavioral assays, fluidics, and computer vision pipelines to automate behavior, spatial gene multiplexing, microscopy, and image quality assessment.

These systems combine real-time feedback, deep learning, and robotics to accelerate biological discovery.

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Multiplex FISH and spatial transcriptomics

Spatial Biology & Multiplex-FISH Technologies

I develop and apply high-resolution spatial transcriptomic approaches, including Rapid Amplified Multiplex-FISH (RAM-FISH), to map gene expression across intact tissues.

These methods enable direct visualization of regulatory interactions in developing organs and provide a bridge between genomics and morphology.

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Neurobiology and behavior

Neurobiology, Behavior & Addiction Genetics

My research also explores how specific neural genes modulate behavior, including alcohol response and substance preference, using genetic, behavioral, and neurobiological approaches.

These studies link molecular mechanisms to complex behavioral phenotypes.

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