Thomas Lameris

Dr. Thomas Lameris is an Assistant Professor in Migration Ecology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences. His research focuses on migration ecology, climate change impacts on Arctic ecosystems, and avian species such as waterbirds and shorebirds. He chairs the IUCN SSC Goose Specialist Group, emphasizing conservation and policy-relevant research.

Key research interests include trophic mismatches, avian growth dynamics, and the ecological consequences of climate change on migratory birds. His recent work explores how Arctic-breeding shorebirds adapt to environmental shifts, particularly through migration timing and resource availability.

Publications highlight studies on body shrinkage in shorebirds due to resource scarcity, advancements in spring migration timing, and novel insights into Arctic food web interactions. His work bridges field observations with cutting-edge tracking technologies to understand high-altitude migration risks and predator-prey dynamics.

Dr. Lameris collaborates internationally, contributing to global initiatives like the IUCN SSC Goose Specialist Group. Ancillary activities include advising on avian conservation strategies and public engagement on ecological issues. His research integrates long-term datasets to address pressing questions in conservation biology and climate adaptation.