Joseph J. Bailey

Joseph J. Bailey is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Life Sciences, with expertise spanning ecology, conservation, and geodiversity. His research focuses on understanding the role of geodiversity in nature recovery and ecological restoration, integrating geospatial analysis, machine learning, and big data approaches to address environmental challenges from local to international scales.

His professional background includes significant policy contributions as lead author of the British Ecological Society's flagship policy report on protected areas, which continues to influence UK biodiversity strategy. He has contributed to the Welsh Government's Biodiversity Deep Dive, participated in Defra specialist workshops on biodiversity metrics, and serves as a member of the IUCN Geoheritage Specialist Group. His fieldwork extends across Romania, Madagascar, Greenland, and the UK.

Dr. Bailey's research interests center on the interplay between ecological processes and the physical landscape. His work reveals how geological diversity influences biodiversity patterns and ecological resilience, supporting more effective conservation strategies. He integrates advanced analytical techniques including machine learning to examine species-environment relationships across diverse ecosystems, with a particular focus on restoration ecology and climate adaptation.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent progression from fundamental ecological research toward practical conservation applications. Early work focused on species distribution modeling and biogeography, while recent publications increasingly address policy implementation and methodological innovations in biodiversity monitoring, including the integration of robotics and AI technologies for ecological assessment.

• Lead Scientist for Operation Wallacea in Romania (biodiversity surveys and mentoring)
• Monitoring lead for Ecological Continuity Trust at Wicken Fen with National Trust
• Funded member of NERC project on plague survival in soil
• Natural England Species Recovery Programme grant recipient

Dr. Bailey teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, leads modules, and provides tutorials. His field expertise includes soil sampling, habitat assessments, cross-taxa monitoring, and microclimate monitoring with a focus on restoration and climate resilience. He actively seeks opportunities to apply his expertise beyond academia through consultancy and advisory roles that support ecological restoration, biodiversity planning, and sustainable land management.