Caixia Wei
@CaixiaWei
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Hi there, I am Caixia, a postdoctoral researcher working in aquatic ecology at University of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joined October 2019
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🚨New paper alert! We explore the evolutionary processes of Neotropical grasses by utilizing morphological occupancy of pollen grains over last 23 million years. Check it out here to learn the new insights into grass diversification in tropics and beyond!.
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See also the Commentary on this article by Punyasena, 246: 8–11.
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I was delighted to present my completed PhD project at XV IOPC/ XI IOPC in Prague. I gave an oral presentation on how grasses developed through time in South America and around the globe. It was wonderful to see many old friends and make new connections there :)
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It's been a few months, but yes, this is my PhD thesis🥰! Thanks for posting @palaeolim.
Now we are getting up to date #PhD of the "recent" past posted today: Morphometrics of modern and fossil Poaceae pollen from South America by @CaixiaWei from just last year. #pollen #Poaceae #palaeoecology #Amazon @IBED_UvA @ELD_IBED_UvA @CarinaHoorn.
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RT @palaeolim: Now we are getting up to date #PhD of the "recent" past posted today: Morphometrics of modern and fossil Poaceae pollen from….
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Wei, C. (2023) Morphometrics of modern and fossil Poaceae pollen from South America. PhD Thesis, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam. ISBN: Abstract Poaceae (the grass family) is one of the most div…
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RT @CarinaHoorn: Hyperdiverse #Pleistocene fossil record first documented in #FrenchGuiana by Pierre-Olivier Antoine @umontpellier and tea….
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RT @limi_mao: Merry Xmas & Happy New Year #palynology #pollen #botany #palaeobotany.Glad to share a paper on #Parrotia :.
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Yes it is me!☺️ Thanks for the blog @palaeolim.
Video of talk from successful #PhD defence of @CaixiaWei on: “Morphometrics of Modern and Fossil Poaceae Pollen from South America” now online: #palynology #pollen #palaeoecology #grass @ELD_IBED_UvA @IBED_UvA @UvA_Science @CarinaHoorn.
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@CarinaHoorn @palaeolim @limi_mao @crystalmcmic @willem_foram Following the defense, a delightful reception and dinner were hosted, where I was overwhelmed with an abundance of hugs, kisses, heartfelt wishes, and thoughtful gifts. The warmth and support from everyone made it an unforgettable celebration.
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@CarinaHoorn @palaeolim @limi_mao I am also deeply grateful for the support from my highly esteemed opponents: Dr. T.H. (Timme) Donders, Prof. dr. Hermann Behling, Prof. dr. Henry Hooghiemstra, Dr. @crystalmcmic, Prof. dr. @willem_foram, as well as all those who graced my defense ceremony with their presence.
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My heart is filled with immense gratitude as I extend my sincere thanks to my esteemed promoters: Dr. @CarinaHoorn, Prof. dr. @palaeolim, and Dr. Phil Jardine, as well as my co-authors: Luke Mander, Mao Li, @limi_mao！.
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The ceremony was an extraordinary experience where I had the opportunity to show my expertise and knowledge in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. Smiles, laughter, and rounds of applause from the committee members, promoters, and attendees filled the air! It was truly memorable.
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On November 27, 2023, a significant milestone was reached as I successfully defended my thesis titled "Morphometrics of Modern and Fossil Poaceae Pollen from South America" at Agnietenkapel.
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I am thrilled to announce that I have officially obtained my PhD degree in (Paleo-)Ecology from University of Amsterdam! I sincerely express my thanks to my respected promoters, highly esteemed opponents, as well as to all who have honoured this ceremony with their presence 🎓
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RT @ian_mcfadden_: Big news- the McFadden Lab is launching in London! 🎉. I've accepted a permanent lectureship in computational ecology at….
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I am delighted to share our latest paper on #grass #pollen #ornamentation is diversity across the #phylogeny in South America and globally. Please find out how it can (and cannot) be used in #palaeoecology: @CarinaHoorn @jardine_phil @palaeolim @limi_mao.
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Pollen surface ornamentation shows a high diversity across the Poaceae phylogeny. The different colors and the number of symbols (square or circle) in the grid show the distribution of the 15-grass...
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RT @palaeolim: New from @CaixiaWei "Grass #pollen surface ornamentation is diverse across the #phylogeny" #palynolo….
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Open access: Wei, C., Jardine, P.E., Mao, L., Mander, L., Li, M., Gosling, W.D. & Hoorn, C. (2023) Grass pollen surface ornamentation is diverse across the phylogeny: Evidence from northern Sou…
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