Katrina Davis

Katrina Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow at Balliol College. She holds an adjunct role as a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia's School of Agriculture and Environment. Her research focuses on optimizing natural resource use through interdisciplinary approaches, including bio-economic modeling, non-market valuation, and spatial management strategies. Key areas include marine conservation, human-wildlife conflict resolution, and the valuation of ecosystem services.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing life below water and sustainable cities. Collaborations span global marine systems, with projects in Chile and Australia. She has received awards for research quality and communication, emphasizing impactful environmental policy design.

Publications highlight innovative methodologies for coastal defense investment, landholder engagement incentives, and the socio-economic impacts of marine protection policies. Her group’s research bridges ecological and economic systems, aiming to balance productivity with conservation outcomes.