Research interests

My research interests are reproductive biology of endemic South African reptiles; the role of chemical and visual communication in the social behaviour of reptiles; and the effect of climate change on the thermo-biology of lizards.

Moreover, to contribute towards the conservation of the environment and quality of life, I continually search for links between pure and applied science. Research on different levels of the biological organisation contributes towards developing physiological biomarkers and animal models.

 

Recent publications

 

Current postgraduate students

Doctoral:

 

 

Current Collaborators

Dr Edmund Pool: University of Western Cape

 

Professional activities

Member: Zoological Society of Southern Africa

Member: International Society of Vertebrate Morphologists