My research aims to understand the mechanisms that underlie diversity in form, function, ecology, and number of species. To understand the processes that lead to phenotypic and lineage diversification, I integrate studies of morphology, function, behavior, and ecology (= ecomorphology) within an evolutionary context. My work is mostly focused on bats, because they are one of the most ecologically and morphologically diverse lineages of mammals and therefore offer a natural experiment to investigate patterns and mechanisms of diversification. I apply comparative, integrative and interdisciplinary approaches, involving data collection in the field from free-ranging animals, along with modern lab techniques and quantitative tools. By doing this work in a comparative context, my research is able to test hypotheses about adaptation and drivers of diversification.