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Dr Samuel Pironon is a Lecturer in Conservation Biology at Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability. His research focuses on macroecological questions related to plant diversity, global change, and human-environment interactions. He leads interdisciplinary projects analyzing large datasets to address biodiversity loss, food security, and climate change impacts. Recent work emphasizes the distribution and conservation of plants used by people, particularly for food and medicine.
His research interests include understanding species diversity patterns, ecological niche dynamics, and conservation strategies for plant species under anthropogenic pressures. He collaborates globally on projects such as prioritizing areas for plant conservation, modeling species distributions, and exploring agrobiodiversity resilience. Current grants include a Royal Botanic Gardens-funded initiative on climate-resilient agriculture.
Key contributions include mapping the global distribution of plant species used by humans (Science 2024) and developing frameworks for conserving crop wild relatives. His work bridges ecology, computational methods, and policy, aiming to translate scientific insights into actionable conservation solutions.
