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Ecosystems
This interdisciplinary research theme consists of ECI research groups which aim to undertake research to advance our scientific understanding of ecosystems and their role in the Earth's system; examine how humans and other species interact with these ecosystems, particularly in the context of climate change; and explore the social, cultural and political impact of such interactions. Using this knowledge we can advise how best to respond to the changes and help people live in harmony with the environment around them.
ECI ecosystem research currently consists of projects grouped around the three core topics:
Ecosystem Dynamics, Biodiversity and Climate Adaptation, and African Ecology.
An ever expanding team of over 20 research staff and 10 Dphil students work on ecosystems related projects which form part of the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) Biodiversity cluster.
Senior Research Fellows in ecosystems research and their area of expertise:
- Prof Yadvinder Malhi: Ecosystem Dynamics
- Dr Pam Berry: Biodiversity and Climate Adaptation
- Dr Kate Parr: Trapnell Fellow in African Ecology