
TJ Francisco
Ph.D. Student in Earth System Science, admitted Autumn 2023
Bio
I primarily work with reptiles and amphibians in forests and agroecological landscapes to investigate the consequences of land use changes on species interactions, invasions, and biodiversity. In Costa Rica, I research the effects of strategically diversifying oil palm farms on herpetofauna diversity and habitat quality. I am interested in the interconnections between political ecology, food sovereignty, and wildlife conservation.