I am a tropical plant ecologist, interested in secondary succession and ecological restoration. My research focuses on understanding what determines the variatoin in regrowth rates, diversity and species composition of secondary forests in the tropics. I have especial interest on the effects of land use history, soil properties and landscape composition on forest regrowth and restoration success. Through collaborations, I have examined social aspects and used remote sensing methods in my research aiming for a broad understanding of the socio-ecological systems where secondary forests are included.