Camilo López-Aguirre

I study the eco-evolutionary dynamics linked to the phenotypic diversification of tetrapods. My research has mainly focused on the morphological evolution of mammals, both living and extinct, with a particular interest in bats. Combining palaeontological, embryological, and comparative anatomical studies, my work implements multiple statistical and computational techniques to assess the developmental, ecological and biological drivers of tetrapod evolution. I also apply my quantitative analytical skills to assess the socioeconomic factors influencing the scientific endavour, particularly in my native Colombia, to inform the debate around how to truly democratise science.