Expert of Latvian Science Council, leading international collaborative research in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.
Professor Arturs Skute serves as Head of the Department of Ecology at the Institute of Life Sciences and Technologies, Daugavpils University in Latvia. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, aquaculture sustainability, and climate change impacts on ecosystems.
With extensive collaborative experience in ecology and nature conservation, Professor Skute leads international projects including HORIZON, BioDiversa & Water JPI, and INTERREG initiatives, addressing critical environmental challenges across Europe. His work bridges fundamental research with practical conservation applications.
Comprehensive research on wetland ecosystems and species conservation strategies
Sustainable fish farming practices and production optimization research
Modeling and assessment of climate effects on ecosystems and species
Protection strategies for endangered and threatened species across Europe
Research on distribution, impact, and control of invasive hydrobionts
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The Department of Ecology at Daugavpils University represents a comprehensive research hub equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology for ecological and biological research.
Advanced aquatic ecosystem research and water quality analysis
Sustainable fish farming research and production optimization
Genetic analysis and molecular research capabilities
Biodiversity protection and ecosystem management AI-based strategies and e-Citizen Science
Disease research and tissue analysis for wildlife health
EU INTERREG Latvia-Lithuania Project
Joint nature-based preservation of climate change and human-threatened urban crossborder wetlands umbrella biodiversity through innovative solutions, reintroduction, and joint management. Project Nr. LL-00232.
BiodivERsA & Water JPI Project
A socio-ecological evaluation of wetlands restoration and reintroduction programs in favor of the emblematic European pond turtle and associated biodiversity: a pan-European approach. Visit Project Site
Latvian Council of Science Project
Ecological and socioeconomic thresholds as a basis for defining adaptive management triggers in Latvian pond aquaculture. Nr. lzp-2021/1-0247.
Latvian Council of Science Project
Pond aquaculture production and ecosystem service innovative research with modeling of climate impact to tackle horizontal challenges and improve aquaculture sustainability governance in Latvia. Nr. lzp-2020/2-0070.
Professor Skute's recent research demonstrates significant contributions to ecological science, with publications in high-impact journals addressing critical environmental challenges.
Peer-reviewed articles in the last 3 years
Top-quartile publications demonstrating research excellence
High-quality research contributions
Collaborative research across European institutions
Nekrasova et al. (2025) published groundbreaking research in Geography and Sustainability on smart conservation strategies for forest reptile species at their range edges in Europe amidst climate change.
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Van der Zon et al. (2025) examined environmental and spatial processes structuring macrophyte metacommunities in restored pondscapes, published in Ecological Engineering.
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A significant focus of Professor Skute's headed Department of Ecology addresses the challenges posed by invasive hydrobionts in European ecosystems and new aquaculture species, combining distribution modeling in a collaboration with Ukrainian scientists with risk assessment.
Distribution modeling of seven exotic freshwater turtles versus the European pond turtle, with focus on Eastern Europe (Q1, 2024)
Prospects for spread of invasive Macrobrachium nipponense: potentials and risks for European aquaculture (Q1, 2024)
Modeling range expansion of Lepomis gibbosus across Europe, with special focus on Ukraine and Latvia (Q4, 2022)
Čeirāns et al. (2024) identified suitable metrics for calling male count-based community assessments in amphibian monitoring across temperate Europe. Published in Ecological Indicators (Q1).
Tytar et al. (2023) modeled the distribution of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a devastating amphibian pathogen, with special reference to Ukraine. Published in Journal of Fungi (Q1).
Tytar et al. (2024) conducted species distribution modeling of Ixodes ricinus under current and future climates, focusing on Latvia and Ukraine. Published in Climate (Q2).
For research collaboration, academic inquiries, or information about the Department of Ecology, please reach out directly.
- Email: arturs.skute@du.lv
- Institution: Daugavpils University, Latvia
- Department: Department of Ecology
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Doctor of Biology and Head of the Department of Ecology at Daugavpils University, Latvia.