Dr. Daniel Zapata

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Zuleta Zapata is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg. He is a quantitative forest ecologist whose research focuses on understanding how global change affects forest dynamics, function, and biodiversity. His work includes analyzing long-term forest inventories, utilizing new technologies such as drones and terrestrial laser scanning, and leveraging large-scale biological collections including herbarium records and tree rings. He coordinates the Tropical Forest Mortality Working Group and the ForestGEO Annual Mortality Damage Program, serving as the principal investigator for the long-term Amacayacu Forest Dynamics Plot monitoring program in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Zuleta Zapata is involved in several strategic research areas and research networks, facilitating conversations around potential thesis projects related to his ongoing research. He also teaches advanced courses in plant biology and environmental science, leading various modules related to environmental assessments and nature-based solutions. His scholarly contributions include multiple publications in reputable journals focusing on forest dynamics, biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Senior Lecturer

2022-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Teaching and researching in forest ecology, responsible for guiding PhD students and conducting advanced courses in environmental science.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).