At TerrOïko since 2021 and a doctoral student in functional ecology at the University of Montpellier, Léa Pautrel has conducted her research at TerrOïko, in partnership with the Center for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (CEFE) as part of a CIFRE thesis.
On November 17, Léa will present the results of three years of research and reflection on a central question: Can continuous-time hierarchical models improve methods for monitoring biodiversity using sensors?
This thesis contributes to improving the analysis of data from sensors, such as camera traps, which are increasingly used to observe wildlife. Statistical ecology approaches have historically relied on monitoring by human observers. Sensors, which are non-invasive, economical, and suitable for discreet species, allow for continuous and accurate data collection. The thesis therefore examines methods for analyzing this continuous data. It explores how this temporal dimension can be exploited to better estimate the presence or abundance of species in space and time. More broadly, it examines the evolution of statistical ecology in the face of technological advances.
- Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2 p.m.
- Defense in English open to all: practitioners, researchers, students, etc.
- Live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/JUUTjgkyh9M
Thank you to our scientific partners and all the teams involved in this wonderful adventure!