I have been fascinated by nature for as long as I can remember, with David Attenborough’s documentaries serving as my earliest and most inspiring source of curiosity about the natural world (his Life of Mammals will remain in my heart forever). In 2018, I watched Attenborough’s Paradise Birds, which, for me, was revolutionary as I began with birdwatching. This passion led me to pursue studies in ecological and evolutionary biology, which remain at the core of my scientific interests, and I have recently become more interested in macroecology. This goes hand in hand with my eternal inclination to spatial patterns. I remember the hundreds of hours spent as a child moving little wooden soldiers across carpet in my room, using different historical and topographical maps as background layers, totally fascinated by the patterns and with a great focus on details and precision.
I am currently a Master’s student of Ecology at Charles University in Prague, working under the supervision of Prof. Vladimír Remeš. I draw inspiration from scientists such as E. O. Wilson, Jared Diamond, Richard Feynman, Martin Nowak, and Vojtěch Novotný, whose work continues to shape my perspective on the diversity and complexity of life. I am also passionate about jazz music — I play drums and percussion, dance swing, and can sometimes be found at my favourite Prague jazz club, U Malého Glena.