Vivek Srivastava
The University of British Columbia, University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
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About
Vivek holds a PhD in Ecological Modelling and Applied Machine Learning from the University of British Columbia (UBC), a Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, and a Bachelor’s in Forestry. His expertise spans invasion ecology, pest risk modeling and the development of advanced spatial-temporal tools to forecast the spread of forest and agricultural pests. His work includes mapping pest dynamics, predicting future range shifts & impacts, and formulating strategies to mitigate the effects of invasive and range-expanding native species. Vivek is affiliated with the BC Ministry of Forests and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
In addition to his research on the role of climate change in the population dynamics of eruptive insect pests, Vivek leverages data science to create survey applications, interactive dashboards, and real-time monitoring systems. He employs cutting-edge techniques for detecting and monitoring insect populations, safeguarding forest ecosystems and agricultural industries from the growing threats posed by invasive and range-expanding native pests in a rapidly changing climate.
Employment
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The University of British Columbia Adjunct Professor2024 - Present
Education
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University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry PhD2017 - 2020
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Indian Institute of Remote Sensing M.Tech
Projects & Funding
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Publications (21)
- Charting the course of invasion: Ensemble species distribution models predict the range expansion of a newly invasive aphid pest Metopolophium festucae cerealium in North America Save
- Evaluating the establishment potential of cabbage stem flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and pollen beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in canola-growing regions of North America using ensemble species distribution models Save
- A dynamic outbreak distribution model (DODM) for an irruptive folivore: The western spruce budworm Save
- Editorial: Forest insect invasions – risk mapping approaches and applications Save
- Evaluating Climate Change Scenarios on Global Pea Aphid Habitat Suitability using Species Distribution Models Save
- Dynamic distribution modelling using a native invasive species, the mountain pine beetle Save
- Tree regeneration on stumps in second-growth temperate rainforests of British Columbia, Canada Save
- Potential Differences and Methods of Determining Gypsy Moth Female Flight Capabilities: Implications for the Establishment and Spread in Novel Habitats Save
- Oh the places they’ll go: improving species distribution modelling for invasive forest pests in an uncertain world Save
- Mapping recreation and tourism use across grizzly bear recovery areas using social network data and maximum entropy modelling Save