I am particularly interested in the spatiotemporal dynamics of key characteristics in aquatic communities—such as biodiversity, community composition, and food web structure—and their responses to environmental stressors. As a visiting PhD student in the Altermatt lab, I aim to evaluate the dynamic changes of multi-trophic organisms across various aquatic systems (e.g., rivers, lakes) using a consistent environmental DNA (eDNA) analytical approach, including standardized sampling methods and multiple genetic markers. Additionally, I seek to leverage the extensive molecular fingerprints identified through eDNA, to support ecological health assessments and pollution source tracking at the watershed scale.