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Research Interests
My primary focus is on the management, monitoring, and modeling of terrestrial and coastal socio-ecological processes, with a strong emphasis on nature conservation. I have led various research projects, environmental management initiatives, and territorial planning efforts in different geographical contexts, working closely with local communities, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders in decision-making processes.
Key Words
Landscape Ecology, Geomatic, Geographic Information System, Wildlife Conservation, Biodiversity & Conservation, Ecology Conservation, Natural Resource Management.
Profession
Renewable Natural Resources Engineer, Universidad de Chile 2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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11261755: Fuego-Patagonia as a Sentinel of Ecoglobal Change: Future Scenarios from 1980 Onwards
Acuña-Ruz, M. P. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/04/26 → 1/04/29
Project: Research
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ID19I10236: Development of supporng tools for assessment of future climate change scenarios in the chilean patagonia
Bravo, F. (Director) & Acuña-Ruz, M. P. (Associate Researcher)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/12/19 → 30/11/21
Project: Research
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Ocean Chlorophyll-a Concentration and the Extension of the Migration of Franklin’s Gulls (Leucophaeus pipixcan) in Southern South America
Acuña-Ruz, M. P., Quintero-Galvis, J. F., Vukasovic, A. M., Hodge, J. & Estades, C. F., Jan 2026, In: Animals. 16, 2, 301.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multimethod approach for building climate literacy and a climate portal in the context of spatial regional planning in northern Patagonia
Pareja Pineda, C., Salazar, Á., Acuña, M. P., Ocampo Melgar, D., Sepúlveda, M. E. & Bravo, F., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 384, 125397.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Benthic biota of Chilean fjords and channels in 25 years of cruises of the National Oceanographic Committee
Aldea, C., Novoa, L., Acuña, M. P., Acevedo-Romo, I. & Bravo, F., Dec 2023, In: Scientific Data. 10, 1, 82.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Benthic biota of CIMAR-Fiordos and Southern Ice Field Cruises
Acuña-Ruz, M. P., Bravo, F., Aldea, C. & Novoa, L., 12 Jun 2022Research output: Other contribution
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Combining remote sensing and field data to assess recovery of the Chilean Mediterranean vegetation after fire: Effect of time elapsed and burn severity
Smith-Ramírez, C., Castillo-Mandujano, J., Becerra, P., Sandoval, N., Fuentes, R., Allende, R. & Paz Acuña, M., 1 Jan 2022, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 503, 119800.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
29 Scopus citations
Press/Media
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Climate Futures, the land-use planning platform already being used by municipalities in the Los Lagos Region
25/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes extended prevalence in the female population from a city in Northern Chile
24/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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