About me

I am an assistant professor specializing in the restoration and responsible management of northern ecosystems. My research integrates plant ecology, functional traits, ecohydrology, and applied restoration science, using a comprehensive combination of experimental data and observational results from mesocosms and field studies.

I study how plant communities recover after disturbances such as peat extraction, oil and gas exploration, and mining. By examining the mechanisms that drive vegetation regeneration,  plant dispersal, biotic interactions, environmental filters, I aim to design restoration strategies that are both ecologically robust and operationally feasible.

My work relies on strong collaborations with  a diverse range of researchers, industry partners, and land managers, and I am committed to advancing ecological restoration as a science and a practice.