Felipe Cerezer – Macroecologist & Evolutionary Biologist

About My Work

As a macroecologist and evolutionary biologist, I am keen to understand the evolution of biodiversity—past, present, and future. I am particularly interested in how environmental, ecological, and macroevolutionary mechanisms combine to shape the biological patterns we see today. I address these questions across a variety of systems and animal groups. Some of the questions I work on include:

Current Projects

What Fuels the Tree of Life? Uncovering the Drivers of Speciation

This project explores variation in speciation rates across clades of terrestrial vertebrates, aiming to identify the ecological, environmental, and life-history factors that drive diversification. Using phylogenetic and comparative methods, it seeks to reveal consistent predictors of high speciation rates and enhance our understanding of biodiversity patterns.

Causes of Species Richness Patterns Across Space, Time, and Clades

This project explores the factors that drive variations in biodiversity across different regions and clades. By examining historical, evolutionary, and ecological factors in innovative ways, this project aims to uncover the secrets behind the dramatic geographic and phylogenetic variation of life on Earth.

Evolution and Function of Animal Coloration

Coloration is one of the most notable characteristics of animals, yet its adaptive significance remains underexplored. This project investigates the diverse roles and evolutionary origins of coloration, with a particular focus on mammals.