Conservation & Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
Research Field
I study ecology, behavioral ecology,and phylogeography of Pachyrhynchus weevils which is a group of colorful weevils. I also work on behavioral ecology of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Our laboratory is dedicated to researching biodiversity, behavioral ecology, phylogenetics, and various applications in insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, with a particular emphasis on Pachyrhynchus weevils.
Pachyrhynchus comprises a group of tropical weevils known for their astonishing coloration and remarkably high insular species diversity. These weevils are predominantly found in the Philippine Archipelago, with each species exhibiting an extremely limited distributional range due to fused elytra and limited dispersal ability. In addition to field studies, we employ molecular tools to address questions related to conservation, ecology, and evolutionary issues.
Our recent research endeavors also extend to urban ecology, specifically focusing on the impact of human disturbance on wildlife, including crickets and civets.
- Phylogeny and phylogeography of Pachyrhynchus weevils
- Anthropogenic effects on wildlife
- Behavior ecology of insects
2021 Award for Teaching Excellence, National Taiwan University
2012 Most meritorious oral presentation award, 5th Asian Herpetological Conference
2011 Award for the best presentation for young scientist, 1st International Symposium on east Asian vertebrate species diversity
2011-2017 Ph.D. in Life Science, Tunghai University, Taiwan
2002-2006 M.S. in Life Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
1998-2002 B.S. in Entomology, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan