Ivan Pokrovsky

Dr. Ivan Pokrovsky is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Department of Migration, where he focuses on movement ecology, population dynamics, and conservation science. His work emphasizes using animals as living sensors for real-time biodiversity monitoring, particularly in Arctic and migratory systems.

He holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Tromsø (Norway) and the Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS (Russia), and an MSc in Biology from Moscow State University's Department of Vertebrate Zoology. His research integrates tracking technologies with genomic and isotopic analyses to study how environmental changes impact wildlife.

His key research interests include:

• Climate-driven shifts in migratory timing and routes
• Ecological niche modulation in avian populations
• Human-wildlife conflict mitigation at energy infrastructure sites
• Development of animal-based biodiversity monitoring systems

Recent work highlights the importance of wind conditions for transoceanic migration, the role of memory in long-distance navigation, and the vulnerability of large birds to anthropogenic threats like wind turbines.

He leads projects on Arctic raptor migration patterns and maintains long-term datasets on lemming populations and predator-prey interactions in tundra ecosystems. His collaborations span circumpolar monitoring initiatives and technology-driven conservation solutions.