My lab group is intentionally relatively small . I see my role as a facilitator. I aim to keep on-going projects in the lab focused. Yet at the same time, I insist that students choose their own projects and develop them independently.

I am interested in advising students on any topic that relates to the patterns and processes of plant diversification. This includes both molecular phylogenetic and developmental studies in the lab, as well as ecological and evolutionary studies in the field.

I am looking for potential graduate students who are inquisitive, creative, collaborative, and hardworking with interest in any of the following areas:

1. Plant phylogenetic systematics and DNA-methods

2. Floral odors and other floral signals of pollinators

3. Developmental and phylogenetic methods examining key innovations and pollination syndromes

4. Plant taxonomy and floristic studies

Dr. Zjhra in a field of Trillium maculatum: looking for pollinators and collecting floral odors.