University of Groningen
Inferring the drivers of species diversification
Richter Mendoza, Francisco
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10.33612/diss.167307789
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CKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I could write pages of acknowledges to both of my supervisors, Ernst Wit and Rampal Etienne. I was extremely lucky to end up in such an exciting project which involves two quite different research fields (macroevolutionary biology and statistical network sciences) with two of the most expert people in both fields. Professionally, I was always inspired by their way of thinking. I am grateful for the trust, space, tools, and indepen-dence they gave to me to express ideas and create this work together. Personally, I am also really grateful for their kindness and support. They are highly respected and admired by everyone around them. I will always be grateful for having them as my teachers.
I am grateful for my colleagues, always with a cooperative spirit. I had the wonderful option to go to field work in the Bornean Rainforest and feel the real experimental side of biology and data collection. The Bornean rainforest gave me a different perspective that I would never get in front of a computer. For a mathematician like me, it was a challenge to be on an excursion among biologists and I feel very grateful for all the learning I got from this group and the environment. I thank Kasper Hendriks, the expedition leader, for giving me the opportunity to travel with them, it was an experience that will be with me forever.
I also thank my friend Jorge Peña for designing the covers of this thesis and Daniela Ortega for drawing the species of figure 3.8.
I am deeply grateful for the unconditional love and strength that Cleme and Manu, my sons, gave to me every day during the journey. Always happy every day when I arrive home, embracing me with a warm hug and a lot of love.
I thank my mother for giving me the tools to survive, adapt and be happy.
