معرفی
Rachel Buxton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and affiliated with the Institute of Environmental Science at Carleton University. She leads the Biodiversity Conservation Solutions team, focusing on equitable conservation strategies through collaboration with practitioners, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders. Her research integrates soundscapes, seabird ecology, ecological restoration, and systematic conservation planning to address biodiversity loss and environmental justice.
Education: B.Sc. (University of Victoria), M.Sc. (Memorial University), Ph.D. (University of Otago).
Research Interests: Soundscapes, urban biodiversity, seabird conservation, ecological restoration, and transdisciplinary approaches to conservation. Her work emphasizes actionable solutions for environmental justice and community engagement, leveraging bioacoustics and participatory methods.
Key Contributions: Pioneering studies on noise pollution in protected areas, the role of biodiversity in mental health, and equitable conservation planning. Her publications span Science, PNAS, and Biological Conservation, addressing gaps between research and policy implementation.
Labs/Teams: Biodiversity Conservation Solutions team at Carleton University.
