Thiago S. F. Silva

Thiago S. F. Silva is a Senior Lecturer in Ecosystem Change and Environmental Informatics at the University of Stirling, within the Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences. He has previously held academic positions including Lecturer in Environmental Informatics at the University of Stirling (2019-2023), Assistant Professor in Geography at Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2013-2019), and Postdoctoral Fellow positions at Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais and University of California Santa Barbara.

Dr. Silva's educational background includes:

• PhD in Geography from University of Victoria (2004-2009)
• MSc in Remote Sensing from Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (2003-2004)
• BSc in Biology from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (1998-2002)

As an interdisciplinary scientist working at the interface between Ecology, Geosciences and Computer Science, Dr. Silva's research focuses on ecosystem dynamics and function, global change biology, macroecology, Earth observation and data science. His work seeks to understand how ecosystems respond to natural environmental variability and anthropogenic change, with particular interest in hydrologically limiting environments such as wetlands, grasslands, and dry forests.

Dr. Silva employs a diverse methodological approach ranging from in situ data acquisition and observational experiments to large scale analyses using geomatics (remote sensing, GIS, spatial analysis), often associated with empirical statistical modeling and machine learning. He is particularly interested in characterizing the influence of community and landscape dynamics on ecological and biogeochemical processes, and understanding the effects of climate change and human activities on plant communities.

His recent publication record (2021-2023) reveals a strong emphasis on Amazonian ecosystems, biodiversity patterns, remote sensing applications, and the ecological impacts of human activities. His work spans multiple continents and ecosystems, with significant contributions to understanding Amazonian floodplain forests, tropical vegetation dynamics, and biodiversity patterns across different biomes.

Dr. Silva has secured competitive funding from prestigious organizations:

• TreE_PlaNat project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (2022-2024)
• "The future of Amazonian flooded forests" project funded by the National Geographic Society (2021-2024)
• "Modeling of primary productivity of herbaceous vegetation in the Amazon floodplains" funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (2013-2016)

His scholarly contributions include over 80 publications spanning ecology, remote sensing, and environmental science. Dr. Silva has been actively involved in mentoring students and collaborating with international research teams across Brazil, the UK, and the United States. His work bridges theoretical ecology with practical conservation applications, particularly in tropical ecosystems facing significant anthropogenic pressures.