Elise Filotas

Dr. Elise Filotas is a faculty member in the Department of Science and Technology at TÉLUQ, University of Quebec, where she conducts research on ecological complexity and modeling. As a Regular member of the Centre d'études de la forêt (CEF), she contributes to interdisciplinary research on forest ecosystems, bringing together perspectives from geography, physics, and complex systems science.

Dr. Filotas earned her Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Montreal in 2009, following an M.Sc. in Physics from McGill University (2002) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics-Physics from the University of Montreal (2000). Her diverse educational background has shaped her interdisciplinary approach to ecological research.

Her research focuses on two main themes: the dynamics of ecological communities in forest landscapes, examining how inter- and intraspecific interactions and dispersal ability influence population dynamics across scales; and the interplay between forest management and forest function, investigating how ecological processes and management practices affect ecosystem dynamics. She develops quantitative, theoretical, and applied modeling tools to address these questions.

Analysis of Dr. Filotas' publication record reveals a strong emphasis on ecological modeling, forest management, and the application of complex systems theory to forest ecosystems. Her work frequently examines climate change impacts, forest resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable management practices. She often collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work.

Dr. Filotas has supervised multiple graduate students, including McNie, P. (2024 PhD), Gagne, C. (2023 PhD), Laginha Pinto Correia, D. (2018 PhD), and Carpentier, S. (2015 Master's). Her supervision record demonstrates her commitment to training future researchers in ecological modeling and forest management.

While specific grant details aren't provided in the available information, Dr. Filotas' consistent publication record since 2008, with recent publications in 2025, indicates active research funding. Her work appears to involve collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions, which typically requires successful grant applications.