MRes Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation 1st Class
Imperial College London, UK
2018 – 2022
BSc Ecology Outstanding Graduate
Nanjing University, China
Research Skills
Proficient
R languageStatistical Analyses and ModellingMatrix Population ModelsPGLS MethodsBayesian Hierarchical ModellingLLM-based Data ExtractionTree-based Ensemble Methods
Familiar
PythonCamera TrapGISMeta-analysisField WorkLarge Animal HandlingMetagenomics AnalysisBUGS Language
Publications
2026
Life history traits predict the contribution of transient dynamics to variation in population growth
Lin, H. W., Hernandez, C. M., Jaggi, H., Zuo, W., Tuljapurkar, D., & Salguero-Gómez, R. — bioRxiv, 2026.08.28.747639. DOI ↗
2026
Still Lost in Definitions: How 'Resilience' Is Used in Ecology
Lin, H. W., Moorthy, S. M. K., Hector, A., & Salguero-Gómez, R. — bioRxiv, 2026.06.03.729936. DOI ↗
2025
Elevational constraints on flight efficiency shape global gradients in avian wing morphology
Yang, J., Yang, C., Lin, H. W., Lees, A. C., & Tobias, J. A. — Current Biology, 35(8), 1890–1900. DOI ↗
2023
Performance on inhibitory tasks does not relate to handedness in several small groups of Callitrichids
Wang, L., Luo, Y., Lin, H. W., Xu, N., Gu, Y., & Li, Z. — Animal Cognition, 26(2), 415–423. DOI ↗
2022
Genetic diversity and population structure of Sassafras tzumu revealed by nuclear microsatellite markers
Wang, S., Wang, Y., Zhou, J., Li, P., Lin, H. W., Peng, Y., & Wang, Z. — Plants, 11(20), 2706. DOI ↗
Signs of claw asymmetry appear in a homochelate crab
Wang, L., Luo, Y., Xu, N., Lin, H. W., Yu, F., Huang, C., & Li, Z. — Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 246, 105537. DOI ↗
Research Projects
2026
Wytham Digital Twin Project
Scanning trees with Luma AI
2025
Life-history traits predict the contribution of transient dynamics to population growth
2024
A systematic review of the quantification of resilience in ecology
2023
Exploring the integration of evolutionary history and population trends
2023
Elevational constraints on flight efficiency shape global gradients in avian wing morphology
2022
Effects of artificial light at night on detritivores and litter decomposition
2021
Genetic diversity and population structure of Sassafras tzumu
2021
SPP 1685 Ecosystem Nutrition
University of Fribourg initiative
2021
Effects of surface area of food on the productivity of Drosophila melanogaster
2020
Spatial memory in Porcellio laevis
2020
The relationship between handedness and cognitive ability in primates
2020
Determination of asymmetry in Eriocheir sinensis
2019
A study of Père David's deer social networks
Teaching & Service
2026 – present
Volunteer Advisor — Mountain & Tide (山與潮)
Chinese public science outreach platform
2026 – present
Species Science Communication — RedNote (小红书)
2025 – present
Administrator — COMPADRE & COMADRE Database
2025
Teaching Assistant
Large Datasets: Focus on Online Access and Management in R
2023
Contributor (digitiser) — Living Planet Database
2018 – 2019
Environmental Education Instructor
Nanjing Jingling Primary School
Memberships
2025 – present
Evolutionary Demography Society
2024 – present
British Ecological Society
2022 – 2023
Imperial College London — University Mammal Challenge Team (UK)
2019
Marine Detective Social Practice Team, China
2018 – 2019
Vice Minister, Environmental Education Dept.
Environmental Association of Nanjing University
Conferences
2025
Oral & Poster Presenter
10th Evolutionary Demography International Conference