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Aldina Franco is an Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, where she has been employed since February 2009. Her research focuses on conservation biology, animal migration, and climate change impacts on species, with particular expertise in avian ecology and movement patterns.
Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of East Anglia (1999-2003), a Master's in Applied Mathematics to Biological Sciences from Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (1997-1999), and a Licenciatura from the Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Lisboa (1990-1995).
Dr. Franco's research interests center on understanding how species respond to environmental change, particularly focusing on migratory behavior, climate change impacts, and conservation strategies. Her work integrates advanced tracking technologies with ecological modeling to study movement patterns, habitat use, and anthropogenic effects on wildlife. She has made significant contributions to understanding how landfill use affects bird behavior, how warzones impact migration, and how microclimate refugia influence species' responses to climate change.
Her publication record shows a strong focus on avian conservation, with numerous high-impact papers in journals like Journal of Animal Ecology, Nature Communications, and Global Change Biology. Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of technology (IoT sensors, GPS tracking) with ecological research and expanding applications to conservation policy.
As an Associate Editor for Animal Conservation since May 2021, Dr. Franco contributes to scientific discourse in her field. Her research program has secured substantial funding, including multiple grants from the Natural Environment Research Council totaling millions of pounds for projects examining species responses to climate change, movement ecology, and conservation technology development.
Dr. Franco leads research that bridges field ecology with technological innovation, particularly through projects developing advanced tracking devices and sensor networks. Her work often involves international collaborations across Europe, North Africa, and North America, addressing conservation challenges at multiple spatial scales from individual behavior to flyway-level patterns.
