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Ulrika Candolin is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program within the Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). She leads the Candoli research group and serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology. Her research focuses on understanding how organisms respond to human-induced environmental changes and the consequences for populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Education:
- PhD in Ecology/Evolutionary Biology, University of Turku (1998)
- Postdoctoral research, University of East Anglia
- Postdoctoral research, University of Bern
Research Interests: Candolin's work spans several key areas in ecology and evolutionary biology, including:
- Effects of eutrophication and climate change on fish populations
- Impact of light pollution on insect behavior and ecosystems
- Behavioral ecology under environmental change
- Synthesis of ecological evidence through systematic reviews
- Development of conceptual frameworks for predicting ecological responses
Her research integrates field studies, experimental manipulations, and theoretical approaches to understand how anthropogenic stressors alter species interactions, communication systems, and evolutionary processes.
Research Trends: Recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on light pollution impacts across diverse taxa (glow-worms, amphipods, reptiles), nanoplastic toxicity in freshwater systems, and the ecological consequences of species invasions. Her work increasingly incorporates global perspectives on conservation challenges and policy-relevant syntheses.
Scientific Awards: While specific awards are not listed, Candolin has extensive recognition through her roles as a journal editor, peer reviewer for over 115 manuscripts, and member of national and international scientific committees.
Grants & Projects: She currently leads or co-leads multiple funded projects totaling over €1.5 million, including:
- Academy of Finland project on adaptation to light pollution in zooplankton (2025–2028)
- Svenska Kulturfonden projects on ecological consequences of environmental change (2023–2026)
- Cross-disciplinary collaborations on behavioral responses to light pollution
Research Group & Supervision: The Candoli research group investigates behavioral and evolutionary responses to environmental change. She supervises doctoral students in the University of Helsinki's Wildlife Biology program and has served as a thesis advisor/co-advisor for 9 PhD dissertations.
