I am an evolutionary ecologist with a profound interest in the biodiversity of terrestrial invertebrates. My research explores the intricate processes that shape biodiversity and integrates this knowledge within a conservation framework. My primary research focus is on revealing and understanding the vast, yet largely undocumented, diversity of arthropods that inhabit the soil and the ecosystemic processes it provides. To achieve this, I employ both traditional and state-of-the-art molecular and analytical techniques, applying them across various fields such as community ecology, micro- and macroevolution, conservation biology, invasion biology, and soil science.