Daisy Dent

Dr. Daisy Dent is a Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and holds concurrent roles as Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama and Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany. She has previously served as Lecturer at the University of Stirling, UK (2011–2022). Her research focuses on forest ecology and conservation, examining how plant-animal interactions and disturbances shape ecological resilience in tropical landscapes. Study sites in Panama and Malaysia underpin her work on forest regeneration and sustainable solutions for biodiversity preservation.

Education and training details are not explicitly listed, but her career progression highlights expertise in tropical ecosystems. Research interests bridge natural and human systems, addressing climate change mitigation and livelihood support.

She leads a research group investigating ecological recovery post-disturbance, emphasizing species interactions as drivers of resilience. Awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2021–2022). Advising and grant details are not provided in available texts, though her roles imply leadership in collaborative projects. She is affiliated with the Department for the Ecology of Animal Societies (Max Planck Institute) and maintains active fieldwork in tropical regions.