Rui Ying Rachel Oh

Rachel Oh is a postdoctoral researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), focusing on interdisciplinary conservation ecology. Her work bridges biodiversity, human health, and climate resilience through nature-based solutions.

Education:

• PhD in Biological Sciences (2018-2021) from the University of Queensland
• MPhil in Geography (2013-2014) from the National University of Singapore
• BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences (2008-2012) from the National University of Singapore

Research Interests: She investigates how human-nature interactions shape mental health, social cohesion, and climate adaptation. Her work emphasizes urban ecosystems, biodiversity perception, and cross-cultural studies in South America, Africa, and Asia. Notable projects include FOREST and VielFalterGarten, which explore thermal comfort and citizen science.

Scientific Contributions: Her publications span

• 2025 studies on acoustic diversity and mental well-being
• 2024 analyses of social prescribing programs and insect monitoring technologies
• 2023-2021 work on thermal stress reduction and mangrove rehabilitation