Paulo A.V. Borges

Prof. Paulo A.V. Borges is an Associate Professor at the University of Azores, Portugal, and a leading figure in island macroecology and biogeography. His research focuses on understanding pathways impacting oceanic indigenous assemblages under global change, emphasizing arthropod biodiversity conservation.

He has contributed to global biodiversity databases such as GBIF, IUCN Red Listing, and the Azorean Biodiversity Portal—a key e-infrastructure associated with LIFE-Watch. Borges has published 231 Scopus-indexed papers (h-index 39) and 21 books, including biodiversity assessments for the Azores and Madeira archipelagos.

Scientific Contributions and Awards

• 2019: IUCN SSC Chair's Citation of Excellence
• 2010: Honorable Mention in BES Biodiversity Prize
• 2008: Honorable Mention in BES Biodiversity Award

He has coordinated 40 projects (12 international, 12 national, 16 regional) and secured approximately €900,000 in FCT funding. Borges has supervised 24 postdocs, 14 PhD students, and 32 MSc students, with current mentorship of 4 postdocs and 7 PhD candidates.

Research Trends

His recent publications emphasize island biogeography, biodiversity crisis, and conservation strategies. Articles analyze species turnover, climate change impacts, macroevolution integration, and data-deficient biodiversity. Subfields include habitat filtering, invasive species, ecological modeling, and global island monitoring schemes.

Labs and Collaborations

Borges leads the Azorean Biodiversity Portal, a major platform for island biodiversity research. His work spans collaborative networks addressing conservation, taxonomy, and ecological data integration across Macaronesian and other island ecosystems.