Alida de Flamingh, PhD 

Hi! Welcome to my page. Here's a bit about me:

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I am an integrative evolutionary biologist specializing in biodiversity conservation genetics, ancient DNA research, and community-engaged science. My work bridges computational (dry-lab) and molecular (wet-lab) biology, where I design and validate advanced methods.  I am an Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Genomics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville  in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology! I just started my lab setup, and will be updating this site with information for Graduate and Undergraduate recruitment soon - watch this space!

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My research integrates computational and bioinformatic methods with molecular genomic approaches, in conjunction with complementary disciplines such as archaeology, animal behaviour, conservation biology, and environmental science, to address questions that cannot be resolved within the confines of a single field. I seek to combine genomic and community-based approaches in order to generate outcomes that are both academically robust and meaningful to collaborating communities. In particular, I am interested in bringing together palaeogenomics, archaeology, conservation science, and computational biology to develop new interpretations of current and historical evolutionary and ecological events in both human and wildlife contexts. Ultimately, I aim to extend the impact of my work to support community priorities and to inform wildlife conservation planning within the United States and internationally.

 

I also venture into art, using various mediums (drawing, silversmithing) but  the overarching theme of most of my creations is the inspiration I get from the natural world. I'm also a very keen traveler and solo-adventurist (well, pre-covid). Check out my Art & Travels page for more artsy and adventurous stuff.