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Hire Dr. Sara P.

Spain

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GIS Analyst & Scientific Proofreader | ArcGIS · R · Spatial Data Visualization

Profile Summary

I'm a final-year PhD researcher in Forestry with a Master's degree in Spatial Data Analysis and European Forestry, combining deep scientific expertise with strong technical and communication skills. My work sits at the intersection of forest science, landscape ecology, and geospatial analysis. I have extensive experience with landscape connectivity modelling — designing and running models to assess habitat connectivity, wildlife corridors, and fragmentation across landscapes. This is an area I'm genuinely passionate about and where I can bring both technical depth and ecological understanding to your project. I design and produce maps and data visualisations using ArcGIS and R, drawing on a solid foundation in spatial databases and remote sensing. I enjoy turning complex datasets into clear, publication-quality visuals that tell a meaningful story. I bring a rigorous eye to scientific writing and editing. I offer proofreading and manuscript review services for journal articles, theses, and technical reports — helping authors communicate their research clearly, accurately, and in line with publication standards. I also have experience writing and reviewing grant proposals, with a good understanding of what funding bodies look for and how to frame research objectives persuasively. Whether you need a connectivity model, a precise map, a polished manuscript, or a compelling grant proposal, I'm happy to discuss your project and find the best way I can help.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Landscape Ecology
• ★ R
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Biomass & Bioenergy
• ☆ Forestry
• ☆ Ecology
• ☆ Biodiversity

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning

Work Experience

University of Eastern Finland

- Present

PhD Research Intern

Université du Québec à Montréal

August 2025 - November 2025

Reseacrch intern

University of Lleida

May 2021 - July 2021

Education

Master of science

University of Eastern Finland

October 2020 - October 2022

Foresty engineer

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

July 2011 - July 2017

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sara Pineda-Zapata, Alejandra Morán-Ordoñez, Blas Mola-Yudego, Rémi Duflot (2026). Strategic placement of plantations enhances forest connectivity for birds in agricultural landscapes . Landscape Ecology.

Miguel Ángel Blanco-Rodríguez, Aitor Ameztegui, Josu G. Alday, Judit Lecina-Diaz, Sara Pineda-Zapata, Lluís Coll (2025). Fire severity shapes landscape heterogeneity in Mediterranean forest ecosystems . Landscape Ecology.

Sara Pineda‐Zapata, Blas Mola‐Yudego (2025). European Biomass Production Systems: Characterization and Potential Contribution to Land Use Diversity . GCB Bioenergy.

Nina Ryzhkova, Hugo Asselin, Adam A. Ali, Alexander Kryshen, Yves Bergeron, Daniela Robles, Sara Pineda‐Zapata, Igor Drobyshev (2025). PDO Dynamics Shape the Fire Regime of Boreal Subarctic Landscapes in the Northwest Territories, Canada . Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences.

Sara Pineda-Zapata, Sergio González-Ávila, Dolors Armenteras, Tania Marisol González-Delgado, Alejandra Morán-Ordoñez (2024). Mapping the way: identifying priority potential corridors for protected areas connectivity in Colombia . Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation.