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Professor David Coomes leads the Forest Ecology and Conservation Research Group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences, where he serves as Director of the Conservation Research Institute. His work integrates cutting-edge remote sensing technologies with computational ecology to address global conservation challenges.
His research focuses on biodiversity conservation through advanced applications of LiDAR, hyperspectral imaging, and machine learning algorithms. Key interests include mapping species distributions, quantifying carbon storage in forests, and evaluating climate change impacts on tropical ecosystems. The group develops nature-based solutions for landscape restoration, collaborating with organizations like RSPB, UK-CEH, and the world's largest pulp/paper company for native forest restoration in Brazil.
Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on AI-driven conservation tools (notably TESSERA foundation model), REDD+ credit verification, and tropical forest resilience. His team's work spans from microclimate dynamics to planetary-scale carbon assessments, with significant contributions to the British Ecological Society's Nature-based Solutions report. Current projects include NERC CREATES Doctoral Landscape Award and large-scale restoration initiatives in the Atlantic Forest.
Research funding and collaborations include:
- NERC-funded Centre for Landscape Regeneration
- TESSERA satellite imagery foundation model development
- Industrial partnership for Brazilian native forest restoration
- Global Wood Security Centre initiatives
