Stephanie Chia 賈媛

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Hi! I’m a PhD candidate in ecology & evolution at the University of Maryland, working with Bill Fagan. My research uses quantitative tools and large ecological datasets to understand the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape biodiversity.

I studied biology at National Taiwan University and completed a master’s degree in sustainability and innovation at Utrecht University. After working in environmental consulting, I joined Mao-Ning Tuanmu’s lab at the Academia Sinica, where I discovered my interest in ecological research and found myself happily going further down that road. Learn more about my research here, and find my CV here.

Outside of research, I enjoy hiking and traveling, and occasionally biking, birding (casual, love tagging along with the pros), or scuba diving.

I expect to graduate in Spring 2026 and would be happy to connect about potential research and job opportunities!