Srivastava, Vivek

Vivek holds a PhD in Ecological Modelling and Applied Machine Learning from the University of British Columbia (UBC), a Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, and a Bachelor’s in Forestry. His expertise spans invasion ecology, pest risk modeling and the development of advanced spatial-temporal tools to forecast the spread of forest and agricultural pests. His work includes mapping pest dynamics, predicting future range shifts & impacts, and formulating strategies to mitigate the effects of invasive and range-expanding native species. Vivek is affiliated with the BC Ministry of Forests and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

In addition to his research on the role of climate change in the population dynamics of eruptive insect pests, Vivek leverages data science to create survey applications, interactive dashboards, and real-time monitoring systems. He employs cutting-edge techniques for detecting and monitoring insect populations, safeguarding forest ecosystems and agricultural industries from the growing threats posed by invasive and range-expanding native pests in a rapidly changing climate.