My research examines skeletal and dental systems in vertebrate and invertebrate animals to uncover shared mechanisms and design principles of biomineralization across development, mechanical performance, and evolution. The hallmark of my projects is true interdisciplinarity, combined with intensive digital data processing and a strong sense for aesthetic presentation. You don’t need to be a specialist to appreciate the elegance of nature’s solutions for biomineralized tissues — enjoy exploring!

Phosphatic skeletons in sharks, rays and chimaera fish

The evolution of tessellated cartilage

The multiscale architectures of skeletons

Dental tissues in sharks and chimaeras

Glass skeletons in marine sponges

     The calcitic skeletons of sea urchins