Deicy Carolina Lozano Sivisaca is a dedicated forestry engineer and academic, with a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, forest conservation, and ecological research. She has a rich background in forestry and socioeconomics, focusing on the relationships between biodiversity, carbon stocks, and environmental management. Deicy’s work spans various international research initiatives, especially in South America, where she contributes to forestry science and environmental education.
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Education 📚
From 2020 to 2023, I held a postdoctoral fellowship in Forestry at São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP) in Brazil. My research centered on the economic valuation of carbon stocks within natural vegetation cover, with an emphasis on environmental service payments. Previously, I completed my Doctorate in Forestry at UNESP, Brazil, from 2016 to 2020. My doctoral thesis explored the structural and biodiversity characteristics of tree and bird populations and examined their relationship to carbon stocks. Earlier in my academic journey, I earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Socioeconomics from the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) in Costa Rica (2012-2013). My thesis investigated the impact of extreme precipitation events on internal migration within Guatemala. I began my academic career with a degree in Forest Engineering from the National University of Loja in Ecuador (2003-2009), where my thesis focused on the floristic composition and endemic species of cloud forests within natural reserves.
Work Experience 🌱
Since 2021, I have served as a Professor of Forestry Engineering at the National University of Loja in Ecuador, where I teach and mentor students in forestry and environmental sciences. Concurrently, from 2020 to 2022, I co-coordinated forestry credit quantification efforts under the Forestry Credit Generation Project at UNESP and the Brasil Mata Viva Program. Prior to this role, between 2014 and 2016, I was a Professor and Researcher at the National University of Loja, where I taught environmental economics, environmental management, and socioeconomics, integrating these subjects into practical applications and research. My early academic career includes a position in 2010-2011 as a Professor in Forestry Engineering, specializing in the valuation of environmental goods and services as well as forest management, providing students with a solid foundation in sustainable forestry practices.
Deicy’s research centers on the economic valuation of carbon stocks, forest biodiversity, and socio-economic impacts of environmental changes. She explores how natural forests contribute to carbon storage and the economic incentives for their preservation, integrating socioeconomics with forestry science to develop sustainable conservation strategies.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have been recognized for my dedication to forestry and environmental studies. I was honored as the Best Graduate of the 2003-2008 class for my Forestry Engineering degree at the National University of Loja, a testament to my commitment and academic excellence. Recently, in 2022-2023, I received the Excellence in Teaching award from the Forestry Engineering program at the National University of Loja, highlighting my contributions to education. I have also been supported by prestigious scholarships, including SENESCYT Scholarships for both my PhD at UNESP (2015) and my Master’s at CATIE (2011), reflecting recognition of my research potential. My undergraduate thesis was supported by the Mellon Scholarship from the Missouri Botanical Garden, enabling significant research contributions, and the Technical Office of Belgium Scholarship funded my studies in diversified tropical forest management, broadening my expertise in sustainable practices for tropical ecosystems.
Silva, L. O. J. D., et al. (2024). “Composted Sewage Sludge as a Substrate for Commercial Seedlings of Peltophorum dubium.” Environments, 11(1), 7. DOI: 10.3390/environments11010007
Guaman, T. G. R., & Lozano, D. (2024). “Floral diversity and structure of the natural regeneration of the Piedmontese forest.” Latitude Forests Zero, 14(1), 105-122. DOI: 10.54753/blc.v14i1.2034
Pucha-Cofrep, D. A., et al. (2023). “Floristic characterization and structure of the urban forest of the city of Loja.” Zero Latitude Forests, 13(2), 1-22. DOI: 10.54753/blc.v13i2.1886
Roder, L.R., et al. (2023). “Atlantic rainforest natural regeneration in fragmented formations affected by human disturbance.” Journal of Environmental Management, 325, 116521.
Palacios, H., et al. (2023). “Carbon stored in total aerial biomass of Croton lechleri in wild state, Shuar Mamayak community, Ecuador.” Advanced Composite Bulletin.
Lozano, D., & Yaguana, C. (2022). “Shrub, herbaceous and epiphytic diversity of mountain forest reserves: Tapichalaca and Numbala, Ecuador.” Zero Latitude Forests, 12(2), 62-75.
Oliveira Cleto Da Silva, Laura et al. (2020). “Sewage sludge compost associated with irrigation frequency for Peltophorum dubium seedlings production.” FOREST, 50, 1389-1398.
Conclusion
Deicy Carolina Lozano Sivisaca is highly suitable for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her work addresses critical issues in forestry and environmental science, aligning well with global sustainability goals. Her academic achievements, research contributions, and dedication to education and project coordination demonstrate her strong qualifications. Enhancing her English proficiency and publishing in high-impact journals would further solidify her profile as an influential researcher. Overall, Lozano Sivisaca exemplifies the qualities celebrated by the award, making her a commendable candidate for recognition.