I am a CNRS researcher at the Institute of Funcional Genomics of Lyon (IGFL, ENS-Lyon) interested in deciphering how evolution shapes the animal world and its astonishing diversity. To do so, I combine an array of different approaches, ranging from behavioral and evolutionary ecology to evo-devo and genomics to understand relationships between genes, phenotypes and environments. My main animal models are water striders and lizards.
Specifically, my main research axis focuses on retracing the origin and evolution of key innovations in water striders by combining ecology and developmental biology approaches. My second research axis aims to identify and understand the evolutionary processes shaping the sexual coloration of lizards.
- Since 2025 – CNRS researcher at IGFL, ENS-Lyon (France)
- 2022 – 2025 – Postdoc, IGFL and LBMC, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (France)
- 2020-2021 – Temporary Lecturer (ATER), IMBE, Aix-Marseille University (France)
- 2018-2020 – Marie S. Curie fellowship at iEES-Paris, Sorbonne University (France)
- 2018 – PhD, Macquarie University, Sydney (Australia)
- 2013 – MSc, Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris (France)
- 2011 – BSc, University of Bordeaux (France)
Background
“In conclusion, it appears that nothing can be more improving to a young naturalist, than a journey in distant countries”
Charles Darwin, Voyage of the Beagle
Arnaud Badiane 