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Thank you for visiting my site. I am a forest ecologist with a background in fieldwork and logistics in tropical countries, data analysis, machine learning, R development, and data-driven conservation. I am driven by a passion for uncovering the intricate workings of complex systems and contributing something positive for the planet and society while doing so.
My research has focused on diversity patterns at different scales and dynamics of tropical forests. I enjoy mostly being in the field, which was my primary motivation to study Biology, and the main source of professional pleasure. I have been always hard-worker in field, and I enjoy the routine, the achievements, and the feelings of the fieldwork.
I am a logical person, analytical by nature, and quite good at programming. I use statistical analysis, machine learning, and customized null models to understand ecological phenomena and inform decision-making. I see scientific knowledge as a tool to relate with the world and with each other in fruitful ways. All knowledge is work in progress, and I change my opinions as new data arrive. I try to keep direction and I fight the temptation to get lost in the almost-infinite space of the unknown; the temptation, however, will always be there.
I adhere to high ethical standards, as "common sense" integrity or more formally through data-sharing policies and other codes. I believe that transparent and fair authorship is paramount to maintaining the integrity of scientific research. I am committed to open access to data and open methods, as long as they are compatible with the existing incentives to obtain new data and do science from the base. I am one of the PIs of the Alliance for Tropical Forest Science, an initiative through which we explore new ways of doing science at the network-of-networks level. If you are curious, drop me a line.
I have expertise in working with carbon and biodiversity markets, and I am active in studying and contributing to these expanding industries. I believe in markets, organizations, and diversity of incentives and backgrounds. I do not believe that politicians and academics, by themselves, will solve the extraordinary conservation challenges we face today. I am also a curious person that likes to understand how others work and why.
In general, I am eager to connect and collaborate with fellow researchers, organizations, and individuals who share a passion for forest ecology, environmental conservation, and innovation in sustainability. If that resonates with you, let's connect and explore options together!
Thank you for visiting my site. I am a forest ecologist with a background in fieldwork and logistics in tropical countries, data analysis, machine learning, R development, and data-driven conservation. I am driven by a passion for uncovering the intricate workings of complex systems and contributing something positive for the planet and society while doing so.
My research has focused on diversity patterns at different scales and dynamics of tropical forests. I enjoy mostly being in the field, which was my primary motivation to study Biology, and the main source of professional pleasure. I have been always hard-worker in field, and I enjoy the routine, the achievements, and the feelings of the fieldwork.
I am a logical person, analytical by nature, and quite good at programming. I use statistical analysis, machine learning, and customized null models to understand ecological phenomena and inform decision-making. I see scientific knowledge as a tool to relate with the world and with each other in fruitful ways. All knowledge is work in progress, and I change my opinions as new data arrive. I try to keep direction and I fight the temptation to get lost in the almost-infinite space of the unknown; the temptation, however, will always be there.
I adhere to high ethical standards, as "common sense" integrity or more formally through data-sharing policies and other codes. I believe that transparent and fair authorship is paramount to maintaining the integrity of scientific research. I am committed to open access to data and open methods, as long as they are compatible with the existing incentives to obtain new data and do science from the base. I am one of the PIs of the Alliance for Tropical Forest Science, an initiative through which we explore new ways of doing science at the network-of-networks level. If you are curious, drop me a line.
I have expertise in working with carbon and biodiversity markets, and I am active in studying and contributing to these expanding industries. I believe in markets, organizations, and diversity of incentives and backgrounds. I do not believe that politicians and academics, by themselves, will solve the extraordinary conservation challenges we face today. I am also a curious person that likes to understand how others work and why.
In general, I am eager to connect and collaborate with fellow researchers, organizations, and individuals who share a passion for forest ecology, environmental conservation, and innovation in sustainability. If that resonates with you, let's connect and explore options together!
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