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I am interested in the evolution and systematics of tortoise leaf beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae). Currently, I am working on the biology and phylogeny of the tribe Ischyrosonychini. I am also interested in their distribution, host plant interactions, and the environmental factors which affect their biology. Since Ischyrosonychini is distributed from North America to South America, I have conducted field studies and specimen collections in U.S.A.-Kansas (2010-present), Peru (Madre de Dios (2010), U.S.A.-Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nicaragua-Domitila (2011, NSF), and Mexico: Chamela Field Station (2011, NSF).
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1) Survey arthropod communities at Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios province, and Wayquecha Biological Station, Paucartambo province
2) Gather information on natural history and habitats as well as host plants for target groups
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Education
2009-present Ph.D.program, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas
2004. M.A. Organismal Biology, Chungnam National University, Dae-jeon, South Korea
2002. B.Sc., Biology, Chungnam National University, Dae-jeon, South Korea
