Andrew Helmstetter

Andrew Helmstetter is a Non-permanent Researcher at the Institute of Evolutionary Science of Montpellier (ISEM), part of the University of Montpellier, where he works in the Evolution and Demography Team. His research examines the origins of plant diversity through phylogenetics, macroevolutionary models, and genomic approaches.

Helmstetter's work spans:

• Evolution of plant breeding systems and reproductive strategies
• Climate change impacts on tropical forests
• Conservation genomics of endangered species
• Real-time DNA sequencing for species identification
• Speciation mechanisms in diverse plant groups

He actively collaborates with international teams including researchers from Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, French biodiversity institutes, and African conservation initiatives.