Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
My research focuses on evaluating the economic benefits derived from biodiversity conservation, spatial conservation prioritization, and trade-offs between biodiversity conservation and alternative land uses to reduce policy conflicts. I try to address these topics by using interdisciplinary research and involving conservation practitioners. Particularly, I am interested in developing conservation solutions that can better inform real-world decision-making.
Education information
PhD in Biodiversity Management, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, University of KentEducation information
MSc in Conservation Biology with Distinction, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, University of KentEducation information
BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences, University of ParmaCurriculum vitae
Adjunct Professor in Conservation Biology
External positions
Honorary Professor
Jun 2019 → …
Honorary Research Fellow, University of KwaZulu-Natal
2013 → 2019
Fields of Science
- 1181 Ecology, evolutionary biology
- Conservation biology
- Spatial conservation prioritization
- 1171 Geosciences
- GIS
- Spatial ecological and economic modelling
- 511 Economics
- Environmental economics
- Market and non-market-based evaluation techniques
- Choice modelling
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Conservation changed but not divided
Reynolds, S. A., Beery, S., Burgess, N., Burgman, M., Butchart, S. H. M., Cooke, S. J., Coomes, D., Danielsen, F., Di Minin, E., Durán, A. P., Hinsley, A., Jaffer, S., Jones, J. P. G., Li, B. V., Madhavapeddy, A., Peck, L., Pettorelli, N., Rodríguez, J. P. & Sutherland, W. J., May 2025, In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 40, 5, p. 424-425 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Scientific › peer-review
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Professional sport organizations as potential champions of biodiversity conservation
Arbieu, U., Bellard, C., Bradshaw, C. J. A., Correia, R. A., Courtois, P., Di Minin, E., Jaric, I., Leroy, B., Murfree, J. R., Orr, M., Roturier, S., Sartore-Baldwin, M., Verissimo, D. & Courchamp, F., 18 Jun 2025, In: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific › peer-review
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The potential for AI to revolutionize conservation: a horizon scan
Reynolds, S. A., Beery, S., Burgess, N., Burgman, M., Butchart, S. H. M., Cooke, S. J., Coomes, D., Danielsen, F., Di Minin, E., Durán, A. P., Gassert, F., Hinsley, A., Jaffer, S., Jones, J. P. G., Li, B. V., Mac Aodha, O., Madhavapeddy, A., O'Donnell, S. A. L., Oxbury, W. M. & Peck, L. & 7 others, , Feb 2025, In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 40, 2, p. 191-207 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Using automated content analysis to monitor global online trade in endemic reptile species
Rinne, J., Kulkarni, R., Soriano-Redondo, A., Correia, R. & Di Minin, E., Mar 2025, In: Diversity and Distributions. 31, 3, 10 p., e13771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A protocol for harvesting biodiversity data from Facebook
Chowdhury, S., Ahmed, S., Alam, S., Callaghan, C. T., Das, P., Di Marco, M., Di Minin, E., Jarić, I., Labi, M. M., Rokonuzzaman, M., Roll, U., Sbragaglia, V., Siddika, A. & Bonn, A., Aug 2024, In: Conservation Biology. 38, 4, 10 p., e14257.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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BIOBANG ERC/CoG
Di Minin, E. (Project manager)
01/05/2025 → 30/04/2030
Project: EU Horizon Europe: European Research Council (HORIZON-ERC)
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Kone 24-29/Di Minin
Di Minin, E. (Project manager)
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2029
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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TAITASMART: Environmental sensing of ecosystem services for developing climate smart landscape framework to improve food security in East Africa
Pellikka, P. (Principal Investigator), Alakukku, L. (Principal Investigator), Vesala, T. (Principal Investigator), Johansson, T. (Participant), Heiskanen, J. (Participant), Räsänen, M. (Participant), Tuure, J. (Participant), Adhikari, H. (Participant), Piiroinen, R. (Participant), Abera, T. (Participant), Tang, Z. (Participant), Wachiye, S. A. (Participant), Mäkelä, P. (Participant), Karhu, K. (Participant), Di Minin, E. (Participant) & Autio, A. (Participant)
European Commission, DG International Cooperation and Development
01/03/2018 → 01/03/2022
Project: Research project
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Investigating illegal wildlife trade: innovative approaches to inform global conservation policy
Di Minin, E. (Principal Investigator), Fink, C. (Participant), Haukka, A. (Participant) & Hausmann, A. (Participant)
Valtion perusrahoitus/hankkeet, Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS)
01/09/2016 → 31/05/2020
Project: University of Helsinki Three-Year Research Project
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Social media data for Conservation science
Toivonen, T. (Principal Investigator), Di Minin, E. (Participant), Heikinheimo, V. (Participant) & Tenkanen, H. (Participant)
01/03/2016 → 01/03/2021
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Fiona Alexander Prize for the best PhD thesis at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent
Di Minin, E. (Recipient), 28 Mar 2013
Prize: Prizes and awards
Activities
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Taita Research Station of University Helsinki
Pellikka, P. (Visiting researcher), Di Minin, E. (Visiting researcher) & Johansson, T. (Visiting researcher)
19 Jan 2020 → 29 Jan 2020Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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Biological Conservation (Journal)
Di Minin, E. (Editor)
1 Apr 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editor of research journal
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Investigating illegal wildlife trade from social media and other digital platforms
Di Minin, E. (Speaker)
7 Mar 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Online Opinions: automated sentiment analysis to track public reaction to conservation topics on digital media
Fink, C. (Speaker), Hausmann, A. (Speaker) & Di Minin, E. (Speaker)
24 Jul 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Nature Conservation (Journal)
Di Minin, E. (Editor)
Feb 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editor of research journal
Press/Media
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News paper article, Die Presse (Austria): “Die Stimmung auf Twitter kann dem Naturschutz helfen”
Fink, C., Di Minin, E. & Hausmann, A.
23/11/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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