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Matthew Grainger
Position:    Researcher

  Telephone: +47 413 64 729
  E-mail: matthew.grainger@nina.no
 Department:  Kunnskapssynteser

Knowledge areas
I am an ecologist and researcher specialising in biodiversity and wildlife management. With a strong foundation in quantitative methods, ecological modelling, and meta-analysis, I have contributed to a variety of studies aimed at understanding the impacts of land-use change, climate change, and conservation efforts on wildlife populations. Through rigorous evidence synthesis and systematic reviews, I work to ensure that ecological research translates into effective, data-driven decision-making for conservation and environmental policy. My research integrates cutting-edge methods and statistical techniques to forecast biodiversity outcomes and improve conservation strategies in a rapidly changing world. 



Key qualifications
Systematic evidence synthesis, Systematic review, Meta-analysis, Systematic maps, Data analysis, Data visualisation, Decision modelling, Bayesian networks, RShiny apps, African Ecology, Galliformes

Education
PhD Zoology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Masters in Conservation Ecology and Planning, University of Pretoria, South Africa
BSc (Hons) Zoology, Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Professional societies
- Co-lead, Evidence Synthesis Hackathon
- Board Member, Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEE)
- Member, Campbell's Systematic Reviews and EGMs Reviews Methodology Group
- Associate Editor, Research Synthesis Methods
- Associate Editor (data and code), Ecology Letters 

Publications:

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

NINA is an independent foundation for nature research and research on the interaction between human society, natural resources and biodiversity.
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