MARILIA SOUZA LUCAS

I’m a curious person who enjoys figuring out how things work and finding solutions to complex problems. I like working with people from different backgrounds and believe that collaboration, adaptability, and a focus on solutions are key to moving projects forward. I also enjoy exploring new ideas, learning from others, and finding ways to turn scientific knowledge into something useful.

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I am a PhD candidate in Plant Ecology at Martin Luther University, Germany (since 2021), where I investigate the rapid evolution of invasive plants using genomic tools such as ddRAD sequencing and bioinformatics pipelines. My doctoral research combines common garden experiments with population genomics to better understand how adaptive and non-adaptive processes shape species success in new environments.

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I hold a Master’s degree in Ecology and Biodiversity (São Paulo State University, 2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology (UNESP, 2017), where my work combined molecular techniques and field ecology to explore seed dispersal and the genetic consequences of defaunation.