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Bogdan Cristescu is a Lecturer in Ecology at the University of Brighton, specializing in mammal ecology and conservation. His research focuses on terrestrial carnivores and ungulates, particularly cheetahs and leopards in Africa. He collaborates globally, including with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and institutions like the University of Antwerp and Oxford. He co-supervises graduate students and postdocs across three continents, addressing conservation challenges such as human-wildlife conflict and population monitoring.
Education:
- PhD in Ecology, University of Alberta (2007–2013)
- Master's in Biodiversity & Conservation, University of Leeds (2005–2006)
- Bachelor's in Ecology and Environmental Protection, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (2001–2005)
- Bachelor's in Conservation and Land Management, University of Central Lancashire (2003–2004)
Research Interests: Cristescu prioritizes applied conservation science, particularly large carnivore ecology, human-wildlife coexistence, and biodiversity protection in rural landscapes. His work integrates field studies, technological tools (e.g., camera traps, detection dogs), and community engagement to address threats to species like cheetahs and leopards.
Collaborations & Contributions:
- Editorial roles at Frontiers in Conservation Science, PLoS One, and Wildlife Biology
- Leadership in the Society for Conservation Biology
- Designed community conservancies in Somaliland for arid biodiversity
Advancing Conservation: His research emphasizes innovative monitoring techniques and policy integration, such as using gum-line recession to age cheetahs and promoting outreach to reduce livestock losses in Namibia. Current projects explore carnivore habitat selection and mortality risk in human-dominated landscapes.
