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SUMMARY of research interests (100 words)
I'm a biodiversity researcher with a strong background in data science, geospatial analysis, and ecological modelling. My work bridges field-based biodiversity science and advanced computational tools to generate insights that inform conservation strategies, ecosystem restoration, and climate adaptation, particularly on biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Amazon.
Over the past 19 years, I've developed and applied robust analytical approaches to large and complex biodiversity datasets, including species distribution models, remote sensing and spatial statistics. I work fluently with R and QGIS, and I'm currently expanding my capabilities with Python and cloud-based geospatial platforms like Google Earth Engine.
I hold a PhD in biodiversity and have led interdisciplinary projects that connect academia, NGOs, and government. I've published on Amazonian biodiversity, habitat loss, and climate resilience, and I've coordinated research involving the integration of ecological, and spatial data. As a postdoctoral researcher at the Lancaster Environment Centre, I've also been deeply engaged in international collaborations focused on restoration and conservation planning.
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Keywords
- Biodiversity and global change
- Biogeography
- Applied Ecology
- Biodiversity Data Science
- Spatial statistics
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Enabling large-scale and climate-resilient forest restoration in the Eastern Amazon
Barlow, J. (Principal Investigator), Gontijo Leal, C. (Co-Investigator) & De Sousa Miranda, L. (Co-Investigator)
1/11/24 → 31/10/27
Project: Research
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From Loss to Renewal: Biodiversity-Centered Restoration in Amazonia
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Principal Investigator)
1/12/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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BIOCLIMATE: BIOdiversity responses to CLIMAte and land-uses change in Tropical forest Ecosystems
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Research Associate) & Barlow, J. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
Research output
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Combining connectivity and species distribution modeling to define conservation and restoration priorities for multiple species: A case study in the eastern Amazon
Miranda, L. D. S., Awade, M., Jaffé, R., Costa, W. F., Trevelin, L. C., Borges, R. C., Brito, R. M. D., Tambosi, L. R. & Giannini, T. C., 31/05/2021, In: Biological Conservation. 257, 11 p., 109148.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Climate change impact on ecosystem functions provided by birds in southeastern Amazonia
Miranda, L. S., Imperatriz-Fonseca, V. L. & Giannini, T. C., 11/04/2019, In: PLoS One. 14, 4, e0215229.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Assessing mammal pollinators in the Eastern Amazon and the effects of climate change on endangered species
do Nascimento, C. B., Acosta, A. L., Trevelin, L. C., Miranda, L., Mendes-Oliveira, A. C. & Giannini, T. C., 30/09/2025, In: Regional Environmental Change. 25, 3, 82.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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ESTRATÉGIAS DE ADAPTAÇÃO CLIMÁTICA VISANDO O BEM-ESTAR DAS POPULAÇÕES AMAZÔNIDAS
Giannini, T. C., Aleixo, A., de Oliveira Andrade, T., das Graças Bezerra, M., Oliveira Brandão, D., Gigante Carvalheiro, L., Geraldo Carvalho, F., Costa, W. F., Fernandes, A., Francisconi, A., Gomes, V. H. F., Imperatriz-Fonseca, V. L., De Sousa Miranda, L., Monteiro, I., Moura Jr., J., Nobre, C., Nunes, S., Oliveira, G., Paes, R. & Pontes, P. R. M. & 6 others, , 08/2025, Policy brief 19 p.Translated title of the contribution :CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR THE WELL-BEING OF AMAZONIAN POPULATIONS Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Technical Report
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Measuring the natural capital of Amazonian forests: A case study of the National Forest of Carajás, Brazil
Giannini, T. C., Oliveira Andrino, C., Gomes Barbosa-Silva, R., Bitencourt, J., Borges, R. C., Brito, R., Cavalcante, R. B. L., Costa, C. P. W., Dantas, S. M., Gastauer, M., Gomes, V. H. F., Maia, U. M., Martello, F., De Sousa Miranda, L., Nunes, S., Oliveira, G. C., Paracampo, A., Pontes, P. R. M., Ramos, S. & Júnior, J. E. D. S. & 5 others, , 31/07/2025, In: Ecosystem Services. 74, 101734.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Activities
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Towards COP30 – Integrated and Participatory Planning for Forest Restoration in Response to the Climate Crisis
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Organiser), Barlow, J. (Organiser) & Ferreira, J. (Organiser)
10/06/2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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7th MapBiomas Award
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Examiner)
2025Activity: Other activity types › Review of Award Applications
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GCBC Research Symposium
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation (Journal)
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Peer reviewer)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Workshop on Priority Areas for the Recovery of Native Vegetation in the Amazon
De Sousa Miranda, L. (Participant)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course