Samuel Pironon
Principal Investigator
How many species inhabit the Earth? Where are they concentrated? How do they contribute to humanity's subsistence and well-being? Are they threatened by ongoing anthropogenic pressures? Which mechanisms can be developed to guarantee their protection and enhancement on the long-term?
Samuel Pironon's research focuses on understanding the diversity, distribution, traits and conservation status of species and their contributions to people globally. Sam and his group analyse large datasets using interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental macroecological questions and to look for solutions to major global challenges such as biodiversity loss, food insecurity, climate change and diseases. While Sam's interests are not limited taxonomically, geographically, or conceptually, his recent work has largely centered on the diversity of terrestrial vascular plants, especially those documented to be used by people, including for food and medicine.