Taxonomist of the Bacteria and the Archaea, and very occasionally the Oomycetes and Myxomycetes of the Eukarya. General interest in the Sarraceniaceae of the Ericales and the Nepenthaceae of the Caryophyllales. Academic with interests in physiology and biochemistry of the “sulfur bacteria” and methylotrophs. Cave biologist. Marine biologist. Terrestrial biologist. Concerning love of Scotoplanes spp. (Elasopodida of the Holothuroidea).

General lover of Gaia and cultivator of myriad bizarre plants for fun.