Torbjørn Haugaasen

Torbjørn Haugaasen is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, working within the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management since June 2007. His academic career spans over 18 years at this institution, where he has established himself as a prominent researcher in tropical ecology and biodiversity conservation, with a particular focus on Amazonian ecosystems.

Dr. Haugaasen's research interests span multiple ecological domains with emphasis on:

• Tropical rainforest ecology and biodiversity conservation
• Floodplain forest dynamics and seasonal flooding impacts
• Comparative conservation strategies (land-sparing vs. land-sharing)
• Ecoacoustics as a novel biodiversity monitoring approach
• Multi-taxa studies across primates, birds, amphibians, and insects
• Climate change impacts on tropical species and ecosystems

His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity and growing innovation, particularly in ecoacoustics applications. Dr. Haugaasen maintains strong international collaborations, frequently publishing with Carlos A. Peres and Joseph E. Hawes, indicating robust research networks across Amazonian ecology institutions.

Dr. Haugaasen has served as an active peer reviewer for numerous prestigious ecology journals, including Biotropica (12 reviews), Journal of Tropical Ecology (8 reviews), and Forest Ecology and Management (5 reviews), demonstrating his standing in the ecological research community and recognition as an expert in his field.

His research program addresses critical questions in tropical conservation biology with direct implications for sustainable land use practices and biodiversity preservation in one of the world's most ecologically significant regions, contributing valuable scientific insights for policy and management decisions in Amazonian conservation.