Dispersal has a key role in shaping spatial patterns of biodiversity, yet its spatial
heterogeneity is often overlooked in biodiversity analyses and management strategies …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are important conservation tools that can support the
resilience of marine ecosystems. Many countries, including Canada, have committed to …

Abstract Knowledge production is a co-evolutionary process where scientific topics and
concepts are debated, discussed and assessed between scientists. We assess, we analyze …

Habitat loss and fragmentation can negatively influence population persistence and
biodiversity, but the effects can be mitigated if species successfully disperse between …

We focus on organizational structures in covert networks, such as criminal or terrorist
networks. Their members engage in illegal activities and attempt to hide their association …

Context Network-theoretic tools contribute to understanding real-world system dynamics,
such as species survival or spread. Network visualization helps illustrate structural …

This thesis presents a novel approach to generating synthetic transaction networks. The
research focuses on developing a graph-based generative model capable of replicating …

We study social and criminal networks, with a focus on how users and communities of such
networks interact with one another, and the impact that such interactions have on the …