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I’m a zoologist and molecular biologist passionate about uncovering how life evolves in mountains. My research explores the origin and evolution of high-mountain biodiversity, combining tools from genomics, population genetics, remote sensing, biogeography, and paleoecology. I’m deeply fascinated by the patterns and processes of species diversification — from the genetic signatures hidden in DNA to the grand-scale stories written in landscapes. I love the adventure of fieldwork in remote regions just as much as the precision of lab experiments and data analysis. A central theme of my work focuses on how the uplift of the Himalaya–Tibet orogen shaped speciation and biogeographic patterns across High Asia, revealing how mountains build not only landscapes, but also biodiversity itself.