Dr Gorm Shackelford

My research is focused on evidence synthesis: systematic reviews of scientific studies about biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services, especially in agricultural ecosystems. I am developing new methods of evidence synthesis, including an online system for interactive meta-analysis that allows users to filter the global evidence base to find results that are relevant to their local conditions (www.metadataset.com). I am also interested in developing automated methods of evidence synthesis, using machine learning (www.x-risk.net), and using subject-wide evidence synthesis in combination with multi-criteria decision analysis to develop evidence-based tools for decision makers (http://mcda.metadataset.com/mediterranean/). I am working in collaboration with Conservation Evidence (www.conservationevidence.com) and BioRISC (the Biosecurity Research Initiative at St Catharine’s College, www.biorisc.com) to synthesize evidence for the effectiveness of management practices for invasive species.