Dominic Martin

Dr. Dominic Martin is an Assistant Professor for Resilient Landscapes at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands. Previously, he held a Postdoc position at the Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern, Switzerland, working on the synthesis subproject of the interdisciplinary project “The role of nature for human well-being in the Kilimanjaro Social-Ecological System” (Kili-SES). His research focuses on sustainable land systems, biodiversity conservation, and agroforestry practices.

Education & Research Background:

• PhD: Investigated vanilla agroforests in Madagascar for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and agricultural productivity.
• Postdoc: Conducted research syntheses in land system science, including contributions to the Kili-SES project.

Research Interests: His work emphasizes understanding trade-offs between biodiversity, ecosystem services, and agricultural productivity. He explores how land management practices like forest restoration and agroforestry can achieve sustainability. He advocates for open science and transdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in tropical regions.

Key Projects & Grants:

• Co-PI for Kili-SES Phase 2 (DFG-funded), integrating social-ecological systems research.
• Project Partner in “Demand4Restoration” (Swiss National Science Foundation), addressing restoration demands in Madagascar.

Scientific Contributions: His publications analyze land-use impacts, biodiversity conservation, and policy-relevant strategies. Notable work includes studies on vanilla agroforests, shifting cultivation, and ecosystem restoration equity.

Awards & Recognition: Received the Peter Ashton Paper Prize (2021) for contributions to tropical biodiversity research.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation group at Wageningen and collaborates with institutions like the University of Zurich, University of Antananarivo, and NGOs such as INDRI and DLC SAVA.