Dr. Ricardo Rocha

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ricardo Rocha is an Associate Professor of Conservation Science and Tutorial Fellow at Jesus College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on providing evidence-based knowledge to support conservation decision-making in the context of contemporary global change, with a special emphasis on restoring biodiversity following habitat loss and fragmentation. He investigates taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic responses to habitat loss, the regeneration of secondary forests, and spatial and temporal perspectives. His work includes identifying management options that enhance the permeability of agricultural lands for disturbance-sensitive species and assessing the efficiency of conservation interventions. Rocha employs ecological theory and conducts biodiversity surveys as well as large-scale manipulative experiments within 'real-world' working landscapes, particularly in island ecosystems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG

Teaching and research in conservation science focusing on biodiversity and habitat restoration.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.