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Dr David Hemprich-Bennett is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford, where he employs DNA metabarcoding to investigate ecological networks in tropical ecosystems. His research addresses human impacts including selective logging in Borneo and malaria vector removal in Ghana, focusing on biodiversity responses and ecosystem function across terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
His core research interests span tropical ecology, DNA metabarcoding methodology, and ecological network analysis. He examines how anthropogenic disturbances alter species interactions—particularly bat dietary ecology in degraded forests—and assesses cascading effects of vector control on ecological communities. His work integrates field ecology with molecular techniques to inform conservation strategies for human-modified landscapes.
Analysis of his 15 publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent focus on tropical forest degradation impacts, with methodological innovations in dietary analysis and network construction. Key themes include biodiversity thresholds for conservation, oil palm landscape management, and microclimate ecology, demonstrating applied relevance for sustainable land-use planning and vector control initiatives.
At Oxford, Dr Hemprich-Bennett collaborates with a multidisciplinary team studying ecological consequences of Anopheles gambiae removal in Ghana, utilizing metabarcoding to map cross-ecosystem interactions and potential biodiversity trade-offs.
