Hello and welcome. I’m Festus Adegbola, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography at the University at Buffalo, where I specialize in Earth Systems Science with a focus on biodiversity monitoring, remote sensing, and environmental change.

Current Work

My research examines how ecological patterns—particularly bird species distributions—are shaped by habitat structure, climate variability, and human disturbance. I integrate advanced tools such as lidar, hyperspectral imagery, and acoustic monitoring to map fine-scale habitat traits and assess their influence on species richness.

I currently serve as a NASA FINESST Fellow and contribute to research efforts within the BioSCape and BioSoundScape projects, initiatives aimed at enhancing biodiversity monitoring through innovative remote sensing and modeling approaches. My work supports science-informed conservation and environmental policy, both in the U.S. and globally.

Beyond research, I’m an active teacher, mentor, and advocate for scientific communication, with a strong commitment to fostering equitable access to environmental data and decision-making tools. I am also a professional musician (I play the keys 🎹 and alto sax 🎷)

This website gives an overview of my academic journey, research projects, publications, opportunities for collaboration, and my hobbies. Thank you for visiting—I invite you to explore and connect.

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