Ignacio Quintero

Ignacio Quintero is a CNRS Research Scientist at the Institut de Biologie de l'École Normale Supérieure (IBENS), part of Paris Sciences et Lettres University. His work focuses on evolutionary processes underlying biodiversity patterns through advanced computational modeling.

His research interests include:

• Phylogenetic probabilistic modeling of diversification
• Bayesian inference in evolutionary biology
• Stochastic processes in biogeography and trait evolution
• Development of open-source tools using Julia and R

His recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding mammalian radiation dynamics and phylogenetic comparative methods, with a strong emphasis on computational innovation. Key trends show integration of fossil data with molecular phylogenies and development of scalable Bayesian frameworks for macroevolutionary analysis.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Marie-Curie Fellowship for postdoctoral research

Quintero actively supervises PhD candidates and develops educational resources, including specialized workshops on probabilistic phylogenetic methods. His laboratory work centers on building computational pipelines for analyzing large-scale biodiversity datasets using Julia-based open-source software. Current research explores spatial diversification dynamics and the impact of historical biogeography on modern biodiversity gradients.