Henri A. Thomassen

I am fascinated by the enormous diversity of life surrounding us. I am particularly interested in how this diversity came about, and how it can be protected from the negative impacts of human actions. My work thus lies at the interface of evolutionary biology, ecology, and conservation biology. I focus on understanding the mechanisms of diversification at the species and population levels, both spatially and temporally. In addition, I am applying the knowledge about past and current processes to predict how future environmental changes might influence levels of biodiversity, and to identify areas that are crucial to protect.