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Dr Daniel Ingram is a Research Fellow in Conservation and Sustainability at the University of Kent's Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE). He joined the university in 2022 after holding postdoctoral research positions at the University of Stirling and University College London's Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research. His work focuses on advancing conservation outcomes through equitable scientific research and on-the-ground conservation efforts aimed at curbing biodiversity loss, ensuring sustainable natural resource use, restoring ecosystems, and promoting nature reconnection.
His research interests include:
- Natural resource use and sustainability of foraging, hunting, and gathering
- (Re)wilding, ecosystem restoration, and species reintroduction
- Sustainable living and pro-environmental behaviors
- Impacts of environmental change on biodiversity and people
- Nature connection, biodiversity, and human-wellbeing/health linkages
Dr Ingram's recent publications reveal a strong focus on wildlife trade dynamics, particularly pangolin conservation and bushmeat consumption patterns across Africa and Southeast Asia. His work increasingly examines the intersection of conservation science with digital platforms, public health concerns (particularly zoonotic diseases), and innovative monitoring technologies. A significant portion of his research employs interdisciplinary approaches combining quantitative ecological data with qualitative social science methods to address complex conservation challenges.
He currently supervises 10 PhD students across multiple institutions including University of Kent, University of Sussex, and international universities in Czech Republic and USA. His students focus on diverse topics including beaver expansion, pine marten reintroductions, Eurasian lynx reintroduction in Scotland, and wild meat consumption patterns.
Professional roles include:
- Associate Editor of Conservation Letters (since 2023)
- Steering Committee, Field Science Co-Chair: IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group
- Scientific Advisor: African Aquatic Conservation Fund, Senegal
Dr Ingram established the Food and Nature Programme and currently leads a UKRI-funded research program on Wildlife Consumption in Urban Tropical Africa. He is also a founder of the WILDMEAT Project, which aims to develop a global evidence-base on wildlife hunting, consumption, and trade to inform sustainable management decisions.
