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Dr. Shawan Chowdhury is a global change biologist with a special focus on insects. His current research includes ecological modeling and big data analysis, complemented by strong fieldwork experience in tropical regions. Prior to joining Monash University, he completed a postdoctoral position on wildlife crime at the University of Adelaide under Professor Phill Cassey. Dr. Chowdhury has also conducted a two-year postdoc at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), where he analyzed biodiversity trends in Germany. In 2022, he earned his PhD in insect migration conservation from the University of Queensland, working with Professor Richard Fuller and Emeritus Professor Meron Zalucki. His leadership in projects includes online data initiatives, citizen science, and promoting equity and diversity in academia. The global change ecology lab led by Dr. Chowdhury aims to understand and conserve biodiversity in a rapidly changing world, with a particular emphasis on insects. He utilizes cutting-edge computational tools and geospatial analysis, alongside fieldwork, to address critical gaps in biodiversity knowledge and conservation planning.
University of Adelaide • Adelaide, Australia
Conducting research on wildlife crime.
iDIV - Deutsches Zentrum für Integrative Biodiversitätsforschung • Germany
Analyzing biodiversity trends.
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