Dr Fabio Matos

I am a Brazilian biologist with a Ph.D. in Botany and extensive experience in the ecology and conservation of tropical ecosystems. I am currently conducting post-doctoral research at the University of São Paulo. My research focuses on applied ecology, with an emphasis on landscape ecology, community ecology, and ecological restoration. Additionally, I seek to develop cost-effective solutions for biodiversity conservation and climate regulation, particularly in human-modified landscapes.
 

My work focusses primarily on the impacts of habitat loss and fragmentation on biodiversity and the ecological dynamics of tropical forests. I investigate how changes in landscape configuration and composition affect species diversity and forest structure, both on the local and landscape scales. I also study the effects of change in land use, such as agricultural expansion and urbanisation, on the ecological functions of tropical forests.

Building on these investigations, I develop strategies for ecological restoration and sustainable management of forest fragments, aiming to mitigate the impacts of fragmentation and promote natural regeneration. I believe that these strategies are crucial to enhancing carbon stocks, conserving biodiversity, and ultimately contributing to the mitigation of climate change in human-altered landscapes, such as the globally threatened Brazilian Atlantic Forest.