People

NICOLA CLERICI

EDUCATION

2006: Ph.D. Ecology. U.of Parma (IT) and EC JRC

2002: M.Sc. Remote Sensing, UCL (UK)

2001: B.Sc. Environmental Sciences. U.of Parma (IT)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

I have broad research interests that cover the areas of landscape ecology, applied remote sensing and geospatial analysis. My research activities focus on: i) the use of Earth Observation data for modeling terrestrial habitats;; ii) analyses of landscape change trajectories and their effects on the ecological structure, and iii) the development of spatially explicit indicators for ecosystem services modelling. I am also active in the policy for conservation discussion. Previous research focused on the analysis of land use change in protected areas, the evaluation of landscape connectivity and fragmentation in highly intervened environments, EO-based methodologies for riparian zones mapping, carbon mapping using VHR data, and fire modelling. 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

I love photography, hiking, and travelling in remote locations.

CARLOS PEDRAZA

EDUCATION

2016-present: PhD student in Natural Sciences- Universidad del Rosario

2011: M.Sc. Biological Sciences. University of the Andes, Bogotá.

2005: B.Sc. Biology. Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My work is focused on the development of robust and innovative methods, which integrates information from latest generation remote sensing sensors and local information for forests monitoring. 

Biologist with 15 years of experience in spatial analysis where he has led research focused on the modeling of species distribution, functional and structural connectivity, geostatistics, modeling and optimization, remote sensing and design and implementation of systems for coverage monitoring / uses, forests and wetlands. His work is focused on relevant issues of environmental management in Colombia where he has integrated scientific work networks, local communities and institutions in the process of development and application of analytical methods and use of technologies in a collaborative way. Currently, PhD candidate in Biological and Biomedical Sciences and multiple collaboration projects with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA NSPIRES.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Cycling, running, outdoors, music, and BBQ.

ANDRÉS GONZALEZ

EDUCATION

2019: M.Sc. Environmental Engineering, University of Antioquia (COL)

2016: B.Eng. Environmental Engineering, University of Antioquia (COL)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research topics are focused on global environmental changes. Specifically, I am studying the causes of tropical deforestation by means of EO data and Earth Engine cloud computing. 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

My hobbies are reading, skating, swimming, hiking and playing guitar.

KRISTIAN RUBIANO

EDUCATION

2018-present: PhD student in Natural Sciences- Universidad del Rosario

2017: Pg.DIP, Geographic Information Systems, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (COL)

2014: B.Sc., Ecology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (COL)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

I am interested in landscape ecology, particularly land use/ land cover changes, their drivers and their effects in ecosystem services provision. In general, I am interested into applying remote sensing and geospatial tools for ecological studies. Currently, I am studying land use/land cover changes in and around protected areas during post-conflict in Colombia, and the impacts to the water cycle. 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

I like reading, playing video games, hiking and playing tennis