I am an environmental ecologist working on sustainable nature-based solutions (NBs) for the improving of environmental quality. My current research focuses on urban ecology, biodiversity and interactions of plant-pollinator systems in urban landscapes. I am investigating practical frameworks to increase sustainability of polluted and fragmented habitats. Besides, I am developing novel ecological indicators and biomarkers from insect and plant models and investigating plant-insect interactions mediated by chemical signals. I believe in the power of environmental research, education, and art!
My duties include research, teaching, supervision of bachelors, masters, and doctoral students, as well as negotiation with public and private sectors. I am engaged in discussions and collaborative projects with policy makers and business sector to enable practical sustainable solutions.
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Global Biases in Ecology and Conservation Research: Insight From Pollinator Studies
Skaldina, Oksana; Blande, James D. 2024. Ecology letters. 28: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Neglected puzzle pieces of urban green infrastructure: richness, cover, and composition of insect-pollinated plants in traffic-related green spaces
Skaldina, Oksana; Nylund, Annika; Ramula, Satu. 2024. Landscape ecology. 39: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Mobile samplers of particulate matter – Flying omnivorous insects in detection of industrial contamination
Skaldina, Oksana; Łukowski, Adrian; Leskinen, Jari TT; Koistinen, Arto P; Eeva, Tapio. 2023. Science of the total environment. 867: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Phenotypic Plasticity of Common Wasps in an Industrially Polluted Environment in Southwestern Finland
Badejo, Oluwatobi; Skaldina, Oksana; Peräniemi, Sirpa; Carrasco-Navarro, Victor; Sorvari, Jouni. 2021. Insects -
Planning and piloting of an online course on aquatic sciences, fisheries and aquaculture
Tarasova, Svetlana; Lazarevich, Elena; Nishaeva, Sofiia; Skaldina, Oksana. 2021. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Reports and studies in forestry and natural sciences -
Benefits of insect colours: a review from social insect studies
Badejo, Oluwatobi: Skaldina, Oksana: Gilev, Aleksei: Sorvari, Jouni. 2020. Oecologia -
Facing the threat: common yellowjacket wasps as indicators of heavy metal pollution
Skaldina, Oksana; Ciszek, Robert; Peräniemi, Sirpa; Kolehmainen, Mikko; Sorvari, Jouni. 2020. Environmental science and pollution research -
Insects associated with sweet fennel: beneficial visitors attracted by a generalist plant
Skaldina, Oksana. 2020. Arthropod-plant interactions -
Contamination links between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems: The neonicotinoid case
Carrasco-Navarro, Victor; Skaldina, Oksana. 2019. Environmental Science and Engineering -
Ecotoxicological Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution on Economically Important Terrestrial Insects
Skaldina, Oksana; Sorvari, Jouni. 2019. Environmental Science and Engineering