Gulzar Khan

I am a molecular ecologist with background in population genetics, phylogenetics, speciation, biodiversity and conservation. I began my career as a plant systematists & taxonomist and moved into molecular ecology, mainly working on speciation, biodiversity and conservation utilizing tools from next generation phylogenetics, and population genetics combined with ecological niche modelling. My research integrates knowledge of genetic diversity into conservation strategies. Previous research projects include accessing hybridization and introgression in some Melocactusspecies from eastern Brazil to see their effects on conservation by using ddRADseq protocol, population genetic structure in an microendemic and threatened cactus species from eastern Brazil, taxonomic challenges posed by a naturally fragmented system in microendemic cactus species, and molecular phylogenetics and comparative Phylogeography of Spiroides (Rosaceae) found on the QinghaiTibetan Plateau. I am committed to research about next generation biogeography, population genetics, evolution, and Phylogenomics to contribute towards conservation issues. (Fonte: Currículo Lattes)