Paul Efren

Biologist | Plant ecologist | R programming,
ABERG

I’m an enthusiastic data analyst and researcher with a strong background in the Andes Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Group ABERG. My research is centered around plant ecology and code development.

I’ve actively participated in projects across the Andes-Amazon gradient, providing valuable insights into the complexities of global change. To delve deeper into my research interests, explore my publications.

If you have any questions or wish to get in touch, don’t hesitate to send me a message.

About me

I’m a biologist on a journey to become proficient in informatics, with a keen interest in data management and biodiversity.

I find joy in leveraging R to streamline my data science workflow and conduct biodiversity data analysis. I also take pride in developing and maintaining various R packages, such as:

Since 2013, I’ve been actively involved in tropical forest ecology. During this time, I’ve gained extensive experience through collaborations with the Andes Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Group ABERG in the Andes and Amazon regions of Peru.

My contributions have encompassed a wide range of projects, including the evaluation of:

Plant trait ecology.
Carbon and forest dynamics.
CO2 and methane fluxes.

My educational background includes a:

Master’s in Ecology & Environmental Management (graduated)∙ Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad ∙ 2021
Biologist ∙ Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad ∙ 2016
B.S. in Biology ∙ Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad ∙ 2012

You could find my CV: Spanish - English