I am a quantitative fungal ecologist specializing in the evolution and diversity of soil-borne fungal pathogens across various ecosystems. In the Fungal Ecology Lab, we employ cutting-edge tools and methodologies to unravel the complexities of fungal pathogen evolution over time, with a particular focus on soil-borne pathogens. Our research spans multiple dimensions, including the evolution of pathogen populations, host range, ecological niche adaptation, and human-driven factors such as pathogen resistance to agricultural chemicals. We also explore the diversity of pathogens across ecosystems, the variety of secondary metabolites they produce, lifestyle transitions, survival strategies, pathogen-pathogen interactions, and their roles in community ecology.