Mapping Floral Resource Continuity and Connectivity
Using citizen science data and deep neural networks to predict blooming pollinator resources in space and time at high resolution
My research investigates ecological processes in their landscape context, especially within agricultural landscapes. Using field and computational methods, I work towards management solutions that integrate human activities sustainably and equitably within their ecological systems, fulfilling people’s needs while restoring and protecting natural biodiversity.
What can we learn about ecological processes from spatial and temporal patterns? I am interested in how, and to what degree, do ecological processes organize and influence their own distributions, as opposed to reflect their environmental context. This has important implications for planning successful ecological interventions and predicting ecological resilience.
In what ways do changing landscapes affect ecological processes? My research examines leverage points where relatively small changes in the ecosystem can lead to broader impacts. This knowledge helps build resilient socio-ecological systems.