Education

• PhD in Life Science (2013–2017). Imperial College London and the Natural History Museum, UK. Diversification patterns of Solanum L. (Solanaceae), plant macroecology and biodiversity responses to land-use change. Supervisor: Prof. Andy Purvis. Co-supervisor Dr Sandra Knapp.

• MRes in Biodiversity, Informatics and Genomics (with distinction) (2012–2013). Silwood Park. Imperial College London, UK. Effects of land use on local biodiversity in Colombia.Supervisor: Prof. Andy Purvis.

• BSc in Biology (with 1st-class honours). (2004–2010). Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia.