I am a quantitative ecology researcher passionate about conserving biodiversity.
My research focuses on biogeography, ecology, and remote sensing, often using large datasets. I am a Post-doctoral Research Fellow with the Global Ecology Lab at James Cook University working on the Global Ecosystems Atlas and a research assistant with ACEFA at The University of Melbourne.
🔭 My work spans a range of biodiversity issues and quantitative approaches, including:
- Identifying refuges for threatened species (see publication)
- Modelling species distribution to inform restoration (see publication and shiny app)
- Investigating trends in animal populations in central Australia (see related publication and shiny app)
- Advancing the development of ecosystem information (see preprint)
- Testing quantitative approaches to ecosystem mapping (see preprint)
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📫 Email me at alys.young@jcu.edu.au or alysrhiannon.young@unimelb.edu.au or alysy.research@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Melbourne, Australia