Arash Ghoddousi

Dr. Arash Ghoddousi is an Assistant Professor at the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Group of Wageningen University. His research focuses on conservation effectiveness of protected areas, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and the ecology of big cats and mountain ungulates in regions like southwest Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. He emphasizes the integration of social-ecological systems to address conservation challenges.

Key research interests include spatial patterns of poaching, wildlife connectivity, and the role of human behavior in shaping conservation outcomes. His work bridges ecology and social sciences to develop practical solutions for biodiversity protection.

Recent publications highlight innovative frameworks for assessing protected area effectiveness and the importance of considering anthropogenic resistance in wildlife corridor planning. He advocates for multidisciplinary approaches to ensure long-term sustainability of conservation efforts.

Dr. Ghoddousi’s expertise spans conflict management, conservation policy, and monitoring tools. His contributions to understanding socio-ecological interactions have advanced strategies for human-wildlife coexistence in human-dominated landscapes.