Coordinator of BirdLife Cyprus’ monitoring and research activities aimed at informing conservation action for birds in Cyprus.

Coordinator of LIFE EuroSAP

European Red List of BirdsMember of the team working on a project funded by the European Commission to produce a regional Red List of Birds for Europe, providing assistance to EU Member States with the 2013 round of reporting under Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive and helping to support the European Commission, European Environment Agency and European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity with the EU-level assessment of the data from Birds Directive reports. Specific tasks included:… Show more European Red List of BirdsMember of the team working on a project funded by the European Commission to produce a regional Red List of Birds for Europe, providing assistance to EU Member States with the 2013 round of reporting under Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive and helping to support the European Commission, European Environment Agency and European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity with the EU-level assessment of the data from Birds Directive reports. Specific tasks included: collating, verifying and entering data and information into databases; analysis, interpretation and presentation of data; carrying out regional Red List assessments; production of reports, including technical annexes and tables; liaising with collaborators and other contacts to support the data collation and Red Listing processes. Show less

Wildlife Comeback in Europe - The successful return of species to their natural habitatsRecruited to lead the implementation of the Wildlife Comeback Study, commissioned by Rewilding Europe in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the European Bird Census Council (EBCC). The study focused on abundance and distribution trends of bird species that are recovering following historic declines in Europe, in order to understand the factors driving comeback and to help… Show more Wildlife Comeback in Europe - The successful return of species to their natural habitatsRecruited to lead the implementation of the Wildlife Comeback Study, commissioned by Rewilding Europe in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the European Bird Census Council (EBCC). The study focused on abundance and distribution trends of bird species that are recovering following historic declines in Europe, in order to understand the factors driving comeback and to help enhance conservation strategies. The resulting report, Wildlife Comeback in Europe, was launched at a high profile event in London in September 2013 and received exceptional media attention. During the study, I liaised with a number of BirdLife Partner organisations and developed collaborations with other contacts to gather the data and information required. These data were collated, interpreted and synthesised in the form of concise case-study accounts for selected bird species. I was also responsible for arranging and chairing meetings between all collaborators, as well as taking minutes. Show less

PhD, School of Environmental Sciences, on Avian Land-Use Associations in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a focus on farmland birds and developing a first evidence base for development of agri-environment schemes in Cyprus.

Produced and delivered teaching materials for lectures, field and computing practicals on ecological survey methods to MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation.

Supported researchers and policy analysts, assisted in writing of tenders and contributed to various studies and analysis reports regarding development, implementation and evaluation of European Union (EU) biodiversity policy. Authored a policy briefing note on the House of Commons Environment Audit Committee inquiry into insects and insecticides, which was published in the IEEP European Intelligence Service (an online resource used by the UKs statutory bodies for nature and landscape… Show more Supported researchers and policy analysts, assisted in writing of tenders and contributed to various studies and analysis reports regarding development, implementation and evaluation of European Union (EU) biodiversity policy. Authored a policy briefing note on the House of Commons Environment Audit Committee inquiry into insects and insecticides, which was published in the IEEP European Intelligence Service (an online resource used by the UKs statutory bodies for nature and landscape conservation). Participated in a European Commission expert group meeting on Natura 2000 farmland habitat management. Participated and reported on a policy seminar held in Brussels regarding semi-natural pastures in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), organised by the European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism. Show less

Achieved placement position through competitive selection process. Full time member of research group, supervised by Dr Simon Leather, providing assistance in ecology research. E.g. insect population monitoring and culture maintenance, experimental field work, data handling and compilation.