Sum Yi Lai

Sum Yi Lai is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme. Their research focuses on Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with a specialization in aquatic systems.

• Email: sum-yi.lai@helsinki.fi
• ORCID: 0000-0002-0203-2634

In 2024, Lai published a study on juvenile Atlantic salmon diet dynamics in northern European rivers, reflecting their expertise in Salmonid Ecology and Food Web Analysis. They participate in the ERC-funded project "Predective Understanding of the effects" (2024-2029), focusing on ecological modeling.

Current research collaborations span international institutions, with fieldwork conducted in low-productivity river ecosystems across Scandinavia.