- Pronouns:
- she/her
- Email:
- slopezal@iu.edu
- Department:
- Earth and Atmospheric Science
- Campus:
- IU Bloomington
Background
Dr. Sierra Lopezalles is a post-doctoral researcher working with Professor David Polly. She is a evolutionary biologist and her research focuses on the functional morphology of the limb bones in mammals, with a particular focus on canids. Dr. Lopezalles is especially interested in studying aspects of locomotion, like maximum running speed and cursoriality. Her favorite animal is the Maned Wolf!