Vincent Nijman

Professor Vincent Nijman is a Professor in Anthropology at the School of Law and Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University. He leads modules in primate conservation and international conservation. His research focuses on human-induced disturbances on vertebrates, particularly primates, and spans biogeography, DNA-barcoding, and agroforestry. He is affiliated with the Ecology and Evolution Centre and the Nocturnal Primate Research Group (NPRG).

Research Interests:

• Conservation biology with emphasis on primates and wildlife trade
• Impact of habitat fragmentation and illegal trade on biodiversity
• Agroforestry systems and biodiversity conservation
• Wildlife trade dynamics and policy effectiveness

Publications highlight global challenges in primate conservation, illegal wildlife trade networks, and sustainable agroforestry practices. His work bridges ecological research with socio-economic dimensions of conservation.

Notable Projects: Sustainable non-timber forest product initiatives in Indonesia, elephant population assessments in Namibia, and analysis of primate roadkill patterns globally.