I am deeply interested in the role of entomological collections as engines of modern biodiversity research. Collections are far more than repositories of specimens—they are dynamic research infrastructures that generate new scientific questions, enable the discovery of hidden diversity, and preserve irreplaceable biological information across time and space.

In the era of large-scale data integration, the digitization of natural history collections has become essential. High-resolution imaging, standardized metadata, and interoperable databases unlock the full research potential of specimens, making them accessible to scientists worldwide and allowing seamless integration with phylogenetic, ecological, and morphological datasets.

I actively support and use modern cyberinfrastructure platforms such as TaxonWorks, which provide powerful tools for managing, annotating, and analyzing biodiversity data. These systems enable collaborative taxonomy, ontology-driven annotation, and the construction of comprehensive datasets that accelerate species discovery and global biodiversity assessments.

Through these efforts, I aim to promote a modern vision of entomological collections as strategic, data-driven resources—crucial for taxonomy, conservation, evolutionary research, and understanding the rapidly changing biosphere.