Curriculum Vitae
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2022–Present: PhD Researcher, Scenario DTP, Institute of Zoology and University of Reading
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2020–2022: Land Use Policy Officer, national environmental NGO
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2018–2019: MRes Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation, UCL
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2013–2016: BSc in Animal Science, University of Reading
Research Interests
My previous research has investigated the responses of biodiversity to land uses in different global regions, as well as policy relevant research into ESG transparency of palm oil companies. My interests are broad but are focused by research which can inform and influence government policies to create positive change for biodiversity.
Current Research
I am currently working with the Living Planet Database to look into ways we can increase the confidence of biodiversity trend predictions produced by the Living Planet Index.
Supervisors
Robin Freeman, Institute of Zoology, ZSL
Louise McRae, Institute of Zoology, ZSL
Mike Hoffmann, ZSL https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Hoffmann-19
Manuela Gonzalez-Suarez, University of Reading
Publications
Oppenheimer, P., Clarke, E., Cupit, O., Delabre, I., Dodson, A., Guindon, M., Hatto, A., Lam, J., Lawrence, L., Melot, C., Spencer, E., Wainwright-Déri, E., Freeman, R., Hoffmann, M., 2021. The SPOTT index: A proof-of-concept measure for tracking public disclosure in the palm oil industry. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability 3, 100042. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2021.100042
Newbold T, Oppenheimer P, Etard A, Williams JJ. Tropical and Mediterranean biodiversity is disproportionately sensitive to land-use and climate change. Nat Ecol Evol. 2020 4(12):1630-1638. doi: 10.1038/s41559-020-01303-0.
Blog posts
Keeping track of companies’ commitments to the environment: Keeping track of companies’ commitments to the environment | Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
