I am a postdoc in the School of Biological Sciences, at the University of Hong Kong HKU. I am particularly interested in studying the systematics of cryptic bat species, species delimitation, and delineation, the evolutionary history and historical biogeography, estimating the ancestral traits and ancestral species ranges, bioacoustic, and the ecology of bats. Currently, I am studying bat movements using stable isotopes, while also working on dietary ecology and niche differentiation of morphologically uniform-sympatric species, the macroevolutionary of bats in general, and island biogeography. The common link between these topics is to understand the ecology and evolution of bats and to utilize systematics studies as the root for the other topic branches.
Besides laboratory and computer work, I enjoy caving and being a caver, and I love the activities in subterranean habitats. My hobby of exploring and adventuring in underground habitats has helped me enjoy my field research activities. Ideally, a biologist should have a combination of field + lab + data analysis skillsets. Therefore, I always try to improve my skillsets in all aspects and hone my skills. I am happy to share everything I learned here, and the story in the field will be available soon on my webpage! (still under development, please wait). As someone passionate about biology, I believe staying up-to-date with the latest research, methodologies, and analytical approaches is crucial for personal and professional growth. It helps me broaden my knowledge and deepen my understanding of various areas of interest.
Following the completion of my doctorate, I jumped right into a postdoctoral position in Hughes's Lab (which is also my Ph.D. supervisor), where I currently investigate bat movements using stable isotopes. In general, I am identifying the pattern of bats movement in Asia continent based on the isotope signature recoreded in the bats hair
📧 Get in touch!! chorneliaa@gmail.com or ada77cho@hku.hk
📑 Check out some of my published works : Ada's ResearchGate and Ada's Google Scholar
Chaerophon plicata in Thailand (photo: Ada Chornelia)
Cheers!
Ada.
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