Tanya Dann

Entomologist, Textile scientist, and Artist
PhD fieldwork on the Kepler Track, Fiordland, New Zealand.

Current research

I am currently studying towards my PhD at Otago University. My thesis topic is investigating how two closely related predator species can co-exist, using damselflies as a model. 
Larvae of two New Zealand damselfly species Austrolestes colensonis (L) and Xanthocnemis zealandica (R). 

Research interests

I am interested in the following areas of research:
Behaviour and life history
Metabolic processes of insects
Odonatology
Insect taxonomy
Forensic entomology
Forensic textiles
Clothing and textile damage

What next?

I intend to submit my PhD in December ​2016. I am looking for post doc positions in any of my areas of interest. If you have something coming up in your lab, or know of something that might suit me, please contact me. I am open to considering positions in all parts of the globe. 

Artist

When I'm not feverishly writing or analysing data, I love to create. I consider myself a multi-media artist as I like to work with a variety of different media. My current body of work is evolving to include more work inspired by my love of science. Digital works featuring scanning electron microscope images are currently featuring in a major exhibition for me - see my art page for details.

View my art work