University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science

Education
Ph.D. Biology: Utah State University, 2002-2008.
M.A. Ecology and Systematic Biology: San Francisco State University, 1997-2000.
B.A. Integrative Biology (Minor Entomology; Minor Forestry & Resource Management): University of California, Berkeley, 1992-1996.

Research Interests
Evolutionary Biology and Conservation Biology with a focus on Reptiles and Amphibians; specific topics of my research often include Biogeography, Phylogeography, Systematics, Character Evolution, Evolutionary Genetics, Molecular Evolution, and Conservation Genetics. 

Mailing address:
University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Mail Stop 0186
1664 North Virginia Avenue
Reno, Nevada 89557

Office: (775) 784-4053
Lab: (775) 784-4729
FAX: (775) 784-4583
Email: ophis@cabnr.unr.edu
Building: Knudtsen Resource Center,  Office 123