Research Projects in CharlotteResearch Projects in Charlotte
Cover image for Completed a rapid-turnaround research project
Completed a rapid-turnaround research project to identify unauthorized sellers and counterfeit listings of a patented product across multiple online marketplaces, including AliExpress and Walmart. The objective was to locate and document all sellers using original product images or misleading representations and compile findings into a structured dataset for further action.
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Peer-reviewed research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) demonstrating severe declines in native mammal populations associated with the spread of invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades. Led field data collection, analysis, and manuscript development as part of a long-term ecological research program. This work has been widely cited and covered in major media outlets, contributing to national awareness of invasive species impacts.
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As lead author of Invasive Pythons in the United States: Ecology of an Introduced Predator (University of Georgia Press), I worked with my colleague and synthesized emerging research on one of the most consequential wildlife invasions in North America. The book integrates field data, ecological theory, and management implications to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of python impacts on native ecosystems. I led the development, structure, and narrative of the manuscript, translating complex and often fragmented research into a clear, authoritative, and cohesive volume. This work demonstrates my ability to shape technically complex, interdisciplinary material into publication-ready writing that is both scientifically rigorous and accessible to a broad audience, including researchers, managers, policymakers, and informed general readers.
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