Daniel Chapman

Daniel Chapman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling. His work focuses on ecological research using statistical and computational modeling to study invasive non-native species.

• PhD in Metapopulation Dynamics (University of York)
• Postdoctoral Research in Upland Ecosystem Modeling (University of Leeds)
• 10 years of research leadership at NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

His research investigates how species characteristics, human activities, and environmental factors drive biological invasions. Key projects include modeling allergenic ragweed and Xylella fastidiosa (olive tree pathogen), with policy impacts on EU invasive species legislation.

He employs cutting-edge computational methods to link observed spread patterns to invasion mechanisms across systems like agricultural pests, freshwater ecosystems, and tropical rainforests.