Judit Szabo

Judit Szabo is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology, Environment. Her work focuses on conservation biology, ornithology, and ecotoxicology. She holds a Master's in Ecology and a PhD in Ecotoxicology, studying pesticide impacts on Australian birds. Her research includes Red List assessments for Australian bird species, contributing to the Action Plan for Australian Birds, and conservation efforts for migratory waterbirds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. She advocates for effective use of volunteer-collected data in conservation, particularly in Australia and Brazil, emphasizing ethical field methods and data analysis.

Her expertise spans bird monitoring techniques, citizen science initiatives, and policy development for NGOs in Africa and Asia. Key contributions include analyzing biodiversity datasets, evaluating restoration strategies, and addressing threats to endangered bird populations. She collaborates globally, focusing on tropical ecosystems like the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and Cerrado. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life on land and sustainable cities.