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Kasun Harshana Bodawatta is a PhD student and visiting researcher at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Molecular Ecology. His research primarily focuses on understanding the evolution of symbiotic interactions between birds and microorganisms. He conducts fieldwork in Papua New Guinea and plans to research Danish bird species, including Great Tits. His research interests encompass four main areas related to avian-microbe symbiosis: the impact of diet on bird digestive tract microbiota; the relationship between bird communities and their microbiota shaped by habitat and phylogeny; the role of avian blood parasites in bird communities; and the investigation of uropygial gland microbiota. His comprehensive studies aim to elucidate how microbiota influence bird health and evolution, particularly in the context of dietary factors and habitat adaptation.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.