Pegah Hamedani Raja
PhD in Ecology
pegah.hamedaniraja@utu.fi |
Spatial ecology; species–habitat relationships; landscape ecology; geospatial analysis (GIS); biodiversity conservation; nature-based solutions; environmental data analysis
Spatial ecology, biodiversity conservation, geospatial analysis, with a focus on nature-based solutions and climate resilience.
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Turku working at the interface of spatial ecology, geospatial analysis, and environmental science. I completed my PhD in Ecology at the University of Turku, focusing on species–habitat relationships and their applications in biodiversity conservation and rewilding.
My research combines spatial modelling and environmental data analysis to understand ecological processes across spatial scales. I have experience working with large and complex datasets, including habitat and acoustic data.
Currently, I contribute to international research within the Nature-Based Solutions Opportunity Scan (NBSOS) Scale-Up project, focusing on the role of nature-based solutions in climate risk management and urban resilience.
My research focuses on spatial ecology and species–habitat relationships, with applications in biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation. I use geospatial analysis, spatial modelling, and environmental data to investigate how landscape structure influences ecological processes across spatial scales.
Currently, my work focuses on understanding how nature-based solutions can support both biodiversity and climate resilience, particularly in urban environments. I work with large-scale environmental datasets, integrating habitat, spatial, and acoustic data to generate insights that support sustainable environmental management and decision-making.
I have experience in teaching and organizing methodological training in geospatial analysis, including workshops on spatial data handling and mapping in R at the University of Turku. I also contribute to training activities and knowledge transfer within research projects and support students in spatial analysis and ecological research.
- Pine mires as key early-season habitat selection sites for Willow Tits in managed boreal forests (2026)
- Forest Ecology and Management
- Spatial ecology of species – habitat relationships, applications for conservation and rewilding (2026) Hamedani Raja, Pegah
- Crested Tits prefer pine forest but not mature forest: insights from an early spring passive acoustic survey (2025)
- Ornis Fennica
- Rewilding for biodiversity offsets: A case study of passive ecological restoration on lowland agricultural land for Biodiversity Net Gain in England (2025)
- Global Ecology and Conservation