Dr S.M. Stas

Suzanne Stas is a tropical ecologist, researching the functioning and dynamics of tropical ecosystems and how these are impacted by disturbances. Much of her work focusses on carbon storage and dynamics, biodiversity and recovery of tropical forests. Besides university, Suzanne worked for research institutes, international NGO’s and companies at the interface of science and practice, i.e. on projects about land use planning, sustainable development, carbon project development and agriculture. She lived extensive periods abroad, mainly in Southeast Asia and Africa, and works closely with local communities and organizations.