Majid Iravani brings more than 12 years of experience in research and education in land and biodiversity monitoring, conservation and management. Majid has been trained in geo-spatial analysis and process-based modeling for various components, functions, and processes of terrestrial ecosystems, in particular the dynamics of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and services in native and cultivated grassland systems at various spatial and temporal scales. Currently, he provides analytical and scientific support to applied initiatives such as ecosystem assessment for ecosystem services and biodiversity markets in Alberta’s agricultural lands, biodiversity assessment of Alberta’s beef industry, landscape effects on Alberta’s biodiversity, and predicting water-related risks and opportunities for Alberta’s beef industry. In addition, he develops and maintains scientific collaborations with researchers from the University of Alberta and other research institutes and government agencies across the world to initiate applied research projects that support biodiversity monitoring and conservation and the provision of ecosystem services at regional, national, and international scales.
iravani@ualberta.ca