Shekoufeh Nematollahi

Shekoufeh Nematollahi is a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Sciences and Land Use Planning at Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Iran. Her research focuses on assessing the ecological impacts of road networks on natural habitats using ecosystem services modeling and advanced landscape indices. Her work includes studying the effects of road networks on wildlife refuges in Central Iran, particularly examining impacts on vulnerable species like the Leopard and Wild Goat. She has developed expertise in using the Spatial Road Disturbance Index (SPROADI) to analyze how transportation infrastructure affects landscape structure and wildlife habitats. Nematollahi's research has revealed significant impacts of road networks on protected areas, contributing to habitat fragmentation and isolation. Her findings have important implications for conservation planning and the development of mitigation strategies. Through her contributions to MOOCs and academic publications, she shares knowledge about assessing road impacts on wildlife habitats and developing science-based conservation measures.