Dr. Jose Ferrer Paris

Biography

Jose Ferrer Paris is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, specializing in ecosystem science, conservation, and biological diversity. His research focuses on developing methods and frameworks that influence both global and national policy regarding ecosystem conservation management. He applies spatial ecology and biodiversity informatics methods to organize, access, visualize, and analyze a broad range of ecological data, including species distribution records and camera trap detection histories. With a background that spans Germany, Venezuela, and South Africa, he has been at UNSW since 2019. Ferrer Paris co-developed a Global Ecosystem Typology, which significantly impacts conservation policy by helping to understand and classify terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and subterranean ecosystems. He works on improving ecosystem management and restoration capacity, aiming to track biodiversity outcomes effectively. His contributions also include leading developments in ecosystem-specific indicators for risk assessments and condition measurements. Through teaching and workshops, he promotes open and reproducible research, helping others improve their coding and data management skills.

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