Overview
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We are broadly interested in novel methods to reveal the secrets of biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability. Our approach is based on social and ecological systems (SESs) perspective and how SES feedbacks influence the status of biodiversity and human health.
For these purposes, spatial analysis present a strong tool and a useful viewpoint, because most human and nature interactions are spatially explicit. Wide range of spatial modeling is available for us - geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial statistics, land cover and land use change (LUCC) modeling. We tend to develop our own SES simulation using Agent-based modeling, and seeks ways to intervene through systematic conservation planning tools. We conduct field work, ranging remote sensing, drones, acoustic sampling and community survey. Below are three main categories we are currently engaged. For more detailed information on projects, please contact us. |
Animals and human health under environmental changes
Global change affects distribution patterns of animal species - which is considered to have significant impacts on human health. We are striving for devising new ways to capture land-use and climate change impacts. With collaborators in Africa and Asia, we test our methods empirically.
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Land use change and Social-ecological systems (SESs)We are investigating social-ecological interactions through assay of spatial modeling, GIS, aerial photos, remote sensing, social interviews. Our focus is how we changed the land and how it affects biodiversity.
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