A naturalist at heart since early childhood, I developed a particular interest in insects around the age of ten, before narrowing my focus to beetles during my teenage years. At eighteen, I posed the following question to senior members of my entomological society: "Which beetle group is most in need of taxonomic attention, has clear implications for human activities, and could potentially open professional opportunities? In short, what should I specialise in?" The answer was unequivocal: weevils.

From that point on, I began working independently on this group alongside my academic studies, seeking opportunities to integrate weevil research into broader scientific projects whenever possible. A pivotal moment in this journey was a Master’s internship at the Natural History Museum in London, where I had the privilege of learning molecular phylogenetics under Professor Alfried Vogler, and gaining hands-on experience in weevil taxonomy with R. Thompson, C. Lyal, and M. Barclay.

Following my PhD, I joined CIRAD in 2016 as a researcher, with the opportunity to focus specifically on Afrotropical weevil faunas.

Today, I work closely with a team of phylogenomicists and molecular biologists to explore various evolutionary dimensions of this fascinating group, including:

- The evolution and ecological implications of pollination mutualisms

- The evolutionary patterns of host plant usage over time

- The emergence and dynamics of polyphagy and pest behaviours

At the same time, I try to keep an eye on the little-known and dynamic biodiversity within this group: new species, novel host associations, emerging invasive taxa, and other unexpected findings that contribute to shaping our understanding of weevil diversity, evolution and ecology.