Justin Calabrese

Dr. Justin Calabrese is the Head of Earth Systems Research at the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS), part of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). His work integrates ecology, epidemiology, and computational modeling to address complex systems-level challenges.

Research Interests: Dr. Calabrese specializes in

• Ecological modeling of animal movement and habitat use
• Epidemiological dynamics of disease outbreaks
• Computational tools for spatial and temporal data analysis
• Conservation biology applications

Key Contributions: He develops advanced methodologies like the ctmm R package for movement analysis and applies mathematical frameworks to problems ranging from wildlife-vehicle collisions to pandemic response strategies.