introduction/brief CV
A fungal biologist with a background in fungal systematics and biogeography, having completed a five-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The research focuses on microfungi across a variety of ecological habitats, with a particular emphasis on applying fungal taxonomy to ecological modeling. Key areas of expertise include the taxonomic systematics and biogeography of microfungi, as well as the study of fungal richness, diversity, and composition in forest canopies. Additional research explores the impact of land use changes on fungal pathogens and investigates fungal diversity in unique ecosystems such as caves and sinkholes..
With a Ph.D. from Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand, completed between 2013 and 2018, over 200 international publications have been credited, reflecting an impressive H-index of 53 and more than 14,400 citations on Google Scholar. Notable achievements in 2022 include recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate and ranking among the top 2% of global scientists by Stanford University, California. Editorial responsibilities include management of Mycosphere and Studies in Fungi journals, specialized issue editorship focused on fungal systematics and biogeography, and peer review contributions for numerous scientific journals.
areas of expertise
Mycology, Taxonomy, Phylogeny, Ascomycota