Bio

I am a plant ecologist, botanist, and naturalist. I am broadly interested in microbial ecology, canopy ecology, and their intersections with the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of Native Americans. I completed my Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics with the Ricklefs Lab at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. I am currently a postdoc researcher at the Fukami Lab, Stanford University, where I will be applying my analytical skills in microbial DNA sequencing to understand: (1) the community assembly of monkeyflower nectar microbes and (2) the effects of wildfires and prescribed burning on microbial communities associated with California oaks.

My previous and ongoing research projects include:​
FIRES AND TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
SPECIES RANGE SIZES AND SPECIES RARITY
SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES
SPECIES DELIMITATION AND GENE FLOW
CANOPY ECOLOGY

Professional Education

  • Master of Science, University of Missouri St Louis (2020)
  • Bachelor of Science, Sun Yat-Sen University (2017)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri St Louis (2022)
  • Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics (2022)
  • B.Sc., Sun Yat-Sen University, Life Sciences (2017)

Stanford Advisors

Contact

  • Academic
    ytwu@stanford.edu
    University - Scholar Department: Biology Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 5020

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