Since childhood, I have been captivated by the incredible diversity of wildlife. I am fascinated by how different species occupy unique ecological niches and have evolved remarkable survival strategies. Among them, insects—by far the most diverse group—have particularly captured my interest. Their habitats are as varied as their appearances, and their unique behaviors drive my curiosity. Understanding and protecting these creatures is now my passion. One of the most intriguing adaptations to me is eusociality. I am eager to deepen my understanding of this phenomenon and explore it further through my research.

For my master’s thesis, I investigated the factors shaping wound-care behavior in the army ant Eciton burchellii in the neotropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Using behavioral observations and survival experiments, I examined how worker caste, raid phase, and position within the raid column influence wound-care dynamics, as well as how access to the colony affects the survival of injured ants. My research contributes to a broader understanding of social wound care and its evolution across social insect species.

During my bachelor’s thesis, I used acceleration measurements to identify and classify the behavior of eland and kudu antelopes, based on direct behavioral observations conducted in Namibia.