Pedro Raposeiro

I am an independent early-career ecologist affiliated with the University of the Azores (UAz), CSIC Barcelona, and BIOPOLIS/InBIO, where I lead the Paleolimnology group. My academic journey began with a PhD in Animal Ecology (UAz, 2011), focused on macroinvertebrate communities of Azorean lotic systems. Since then, I have developed a multidisciplinary research program at the interface of paleoecology, community, numerical and ecosystem ecology, aiming to understand how land use and climate change shape interactions between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

My research has yielded significant insights into the ecological impacts of early human settlement on remote islands, challenging long-held assumptions about their pristine state. This work has gained wide international recognition, featured in over 50 media outlets (e.g. Science Magazine, The Guardian, New Scientist) and awarded in 2021 as the best-published work in Environmental and Earth Sciences.

I have an extensive international track record, with 23 publications in leading journals (e.g. PNAS, Nature, STOTEN) over the past five years. I secured competitive fellowships (FRCT, FCT) and research funding. My teaching and mentoring record includes supervision of PhD, MSc, and  early-career researchers, alongside active participation in science dissemination (e.g. CIÊNCIA VIVA, media collaborations, public outreach).

As group leader at BIOPOLIS/InBIO-Açores, I was responsible for establishing the Paleolimnology research line, strengthening infrastructure, and organizing international meetings. I also contribute to global biodiversity information systems (GBIF, Pangaea, Biodiversity Portal). My current research directly addresses pressing societal challenges, informing conservation, restoration, and climate adaptation strategies across Europe and beyond.