My pronouns are she/her
Focusing profitable anthropogenic activities and their implications for biodiversity, my interests lie within the intersection of biological and geological sciences. Mining, a global economic driver and a necessary component for energy production, is expected to increase with the demand for minerals like lithium in renewable energy sources. Despite its necessity, mining often exploits natural ecosystems for economic prosperity and energy gain. The United Nations’ goal of restoring 30% of land for nature by 2030 demonstrates the urgency to understand the impact of these activities on biodiversity, as humans and mining activities encroach naturally protected areas. My research examines the potential influence of seismic waves from oil mining on the behaviours of large mammals in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, using an integrated sensor design. Large mammals, who are particularly vulnerable to human threats, include certain species like elephants that have been shown to communicate seismically. However, the effects of human-induced seismic disturbances on these animals have yet to be studied. Considering that oil mining is currently allowed in many national parks worldwide and expected to increase, there is a need to understand the connection between mining and biodiversity for conservation efforts and mitigation strategies.
