Dr. Jorge Salgado

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jorge Salgado is a freshwater scientist dedicated to understanding the impacts of human activities on aquatic landscapes in both temperate and tropical environments. His work focuses on pollution, river damming, deforestation, invasive species, and climate variability, all of which affect aquatic ecosystems and their functioning across spatial and temporal scales. He emphasizes the vital services that these ecosystems provide. Jorge collaborates closely with local communities and stakeholders to co-develop sustainable ecosystem management strategies. His research integrates freshwater ecology, landscape ecology, and palaeoecology, combining advanced quantitative statistical analyses with qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem change that informs effective management practices.

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Lecturer

2020-03-13 — Present

University College London • London, England

Lecturer in the Department of Geography, engaging in teaching and research in the field of freshwater science.