William A.

PhD in Biological Sciences and Master's Degree in Wildlife Management, with over 13 years of experience in scientific research and environmental project management. My interest focuses on understanding the processes that drive ecosystem changes and biodiversity loss at different scales, mainly due to changes in land use, climate change, and degradation factors (fires, mining, crops, among others) and predicting their effects. I seek to link science with decision-making at the local and regional levels, understanding the underlying social factors that allow for the establishment of realistic goals for the conservation of ecosystems and associated biodiversity. My skills include spatial and landscape ecology, land use change modeling, species distribution modeling, geographic information systems, remote sensing, wildlife management, and statistical analysis.