معرفی
Dr Christine Howard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. Her research focuses on macroecology, investigating ecological and evolutionary drivers of biodiversity patterns, impacts of environmental change, and conservation strategies. She collaborates with organizations like the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), USDA Forest Service, and BirdLife International. Her work integrates empirical data with theoretical and statistical models to address global biodiversity crises.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Ecology & Conservation, University of St Andrews (2006-2010)
- MRes Environmental Biology, University of St Andrews & University of Dundee (2010-2011)
- PhD Biology, Durham University & British Trust for Ornithology (2011-2015)
Research Interests:
Christine’s work centers on understanding large-scale biodiversity patterns through climate and land use change impacts on bird populations, rarity correlates, and migratory behavior modeling. She uses interdisciplinary approaches to develop conservation solutions, including predicting species responses to environmental changes and optimizing protected area networks.
Publications Trends:
Recent work emphasizes invasive species management under climate change, migratory bird conservation strategies, and refining species distribution models. Her studies highlight gaps in using climate suitability alone to explain biodiversity shifts, advocating for integrated spatial and anthropogenic factor analyses.
Affiliations:
- Member of the Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution Research (BEER) Centre
- British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
- British Ecological Society (BES)
Advising & Research:
- Supervises PhD student Alison Copeland
- Current projects include modeling Afro-Palaearctic bird migration threats and collaborating on global biodiversity assessments
Labs/Teams:
Active in Durham’s Department of Biosciences and affiliated with the BEER Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary ecological research.
