Aura M. Alonso-RodrÃguez
Ph.D. Candidate, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
Gund Institute Graduate Fellow
- MS, Management and Conservation of Tropical Forests and Biodiversity, CATIE, Costa Rica
- BS, Biology and Environmental Science, University of Puerto Rico
BIO
Aura Mariela is a PhD candidate at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and a Gund Institute graduate fellow. Her research focuses on how ecological and agricultural systems respond to disturbances like hurricanes, with an emphasis on resilience and adaptation. One of her projects examines the ecological and socioeconomic benefits of diversified farming systems in Puerto Rico’s central mountains to identify strategies that enhance food system resilience in the face of climate change.
As an applied ecologist, Aura has studied the impacts of land use change and habitat disturbance on tropical insect communities and is currently investigating how large-scale hurricanes affect tropical moth communities. Before her PhD, she managed a tropical forest field warming experiment () with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico.
Passionate about transdisciplinary collaboration, Aura strives to advance resilient and equitable socio-ecological systems in the tropics. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, arts and crafts, salsa dancing, and playing the piano.
Publications
Area(s) of expertise
Tropical Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Services, Agroecosystems, Sustainable Livelihoods
Bio
Aura Mariela is a PhD candidate at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and a Gund Institute graduate fellow. Her research focuses on how ecological and agricultural systems respond to disturbances like hurricanes, with an emphasis on resilience and adaptation. One of her projects examines the ecological and socioeconomic benefits of diversified farming systems in Puerto Rico’s central mountains to identify strategies that enhance food system resilience in the face of climate change.
As an applied ecologist, Aura has studied the impacts of land use change and habitat disturbance on tropical insect communities and is currently investigating how large-scale hurricanes affect tropical moth communities. Before her PhD, she managed a tropical forest field warming experiment () with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico.
Passionate about transdisciplinary collaboration, Aura strives to advance resilient and equitable socio-ecological systems in the tropics. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, arts and crafts, salsa dancing, and playing the piano.
Publications
Areas of Expertise
Tropical Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Services, Agroecosystems, Sustainable Livelihoods