Amy Dickman

Professor Amy Dickman is a member of the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford. She has been associated with the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) since 1997 and became its Director in 2022, succeeding Professor David Macdonald. Her research focuses on human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving large carnivores. She is the joint CEO of Lion Landscapes, which works to improve human-carnivore coexistence in Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Board of the Arabian Leopard Fund and is a member of several IUCN specialist groups.

Amy Dickman is a researcher focused on carnivore conservation and human-wildlife conflict. Her work explores the complexities of human-wildlife conflict, emphasizing the importance of social factors in resolving these issues. She investigates the impacts of the bushmeat trade, the role of financial instruments in predator conservation, and strategies for improving human-predator relations. Dickman also examines the effectiveness of non-lethal mitigation methods, such as livestock-guarding dogs, and the challenges of securing protected areas for lions and their prey. Her research highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address conservation challenges and promote coexistence between humans and carnivores.