Juan Sebastian Lozano
Research Interests/Current Projects: Juan Sebastian Lozano is interested in spatial analysis and modeling, as well as in ecosystem services analysis. He is currently participating in an academic training with The Nature Conservancy, engaging with local leads in Watershed Investment Programs to implement Nature-based Solutions.
Background: Juan Sebastian Lozano is a Colombian ecologist, with a focus in GIS and modelling. He obtained a Master's degree in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling from King's College London. His professional journey spans over 12 years, during which he collaborated extensively with international NGOs, focusing on pivotal issues related to water access and conservation across Latin America.
Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in projects that center on mapping and pinpointing crucial areas for conservation, through integrating hydrological studies with biodiversity objectives. He coordinated projects on water stewardship, particularly in collaboration with large-scale bottling companies in the private sector. Moreover, he took the lead on an initiative aimed at recognizing opportunities to amplify the operational capacity of existing hydropower facilities. The primary motivation behind this was to mitigate the need for constructing new facilities.
In 2020, keen on a deeper academic focus, he was honored with a Fulbright Scholarship and joined Florida International University (FIU).
Contact: jloza048@fiu.edu