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Lisa Buche is an early-career researcher specializing in community ecology with a focus on understanding the biotic factors that influence biodiversity patterns across spatial and temporal scales. She is currently investigating the combined effects of masting and Janzen–Connell effects on forest regeneration through modeling that fits natural data to population models that incorporate both temporal and spatial density dependence. Lisa earned her Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne, where she studied the prevalence of positive interactions and facilitation within annual plant communities. Her research integrates empirical data from Spain and Australia utilizing innovative community modeling tools. Looking ahead, Lisa plans to expand current ecological and evolutionary theories to reflect observations of community dynamics in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. She aims to develop practical ecological theories that are applicable to diverse ecosystems while fostering an inclusive environment as a fundamental principle—not only in natural ecosystems but also within the academic community, promoting collaboration and mutual support.
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