Research data and software professional with a scientific background in socio-environmental systems modelling to support evidence-based policy and planning. Passionate about advancing open science, communicating research beyond academia, and mentoring others in modelling, programmatic data analysis, and visualisation. Experienced in managing small and large teams, especially in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary settings, with a strong commitment to collaborative and inclusive research.
Thesis: Identifying effective area-based conservation strategies under uncertainties
Awards: Nominated for the ETH medal for outstanding doctoral theses
Awards: Outstanding academic achievement (highest GPA in cohort: 4.00/4.00)
Thesis: Simulating the future potential of degraded Mangrove plots using field data from Kenya
Awards: University medal (highest average mark on degree route); Lawrence Ho student prize; Dennis Aw award.
Developing and leading a group responsible for supporting data, modelling and scientific transfer acitivties within the Innovation Centre for Agricultural Transformation (IAT).
Led the research of two funded projects on landscape change in Switzerland and Peru.
Performed Land Use and Land Cover change modelling of Shared Socioeconomic Pathways for Switzerland as part of project funded by the Swiss National Centre for Climate Services
Developed a programmatic routine to expedite the collection of external data from the IUCN, EDGE ranking and CITES to produce protected area species inventories in line with Darwin Core standards. Assisted in the training of new community biodiversity rangers in the process of SMART data collection in the field.
Coordinated safety and risk management as well as logistics for all centre activities including multi day field trips to remote locations. Served as the medical point person, facilitating first aid training for staff, while also supporting student well-being and cultural adaptation in a pastoral role.
Managed a diverse team (Bunong Indigenous minority, and Khmer) of 48 staff. Oversaw the operation of an ecotourism project receiving 4000+ visitors a year. Facilitated ongoing capacity building of staff and development of the volunteer program. Compiled budgets, managed cash flow, and created detailed financial and organizational reports.
Project in collaboration with the Wyss Academy for Nature to generate policy-relevant evidence supporting the canton’s revision of the sectoral biodiversity plan.
Funded project under the SwissRE Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Scenarios Modelling Initiative
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Regional Environmental Change
Journal of Environmental Management
Regional Environmental Change
Environmental Research Letters
Environmental Modelling & Software