Advyth Ramachandran
- (He/him)
- PhD Student
- ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Plant community ecology • Ecosystem, fire, & urban ecology • Functional traits
I am broadly interested in links between plant communities and ecosystem processes, with a particular focus on applying ecological theory to land restoration and nature-based solutions.
Currently, my research investigates the role of plant traits in controlling overall plant growth and fire hazard in the grasslands of the Front Range of Colorado. Additionally, I study how urban tree species influence the heat reduction benefits provided by urban forests. In this work, I am focused on developing research that produces findings that are useful for land managers and other science end-users.
News
- Here’s an easy way you can help California native wildflowers thrive (LAist)
- An inexpensive fix for California’s struggling wildflowers (UC Riverside)
Education
- BS (Biology): University of California, Riverside, 2023