Lisa Partoens

Lisa Partoens is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Biology (Ecology, Evolution and Genetics) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. Her work focuses on wetland connectivity, waterbird migration, and the impacts of habitat destruction and deforestation on biodiversity.

• Key Research Areas: Landscape connectivity, wetland conservation, biodiversity hotspots, and impacts of anthropogenic activities on migratory species.

Recent research includes analyzing cocoa-related deforestation effects on connectivity in West Africa (2024), dietary patterns of waterbirds in wetland ecosystems (2025), and assessing threats to migratory pathways due to infrastructure development (2022). Her work has been featured in media coverage regarding habitat protection and wildlife conservation.