Ramya Ambikapathi

I am a YUFE4 postdoctoral researcher working on nature-based sustainable solutions for mitigating drought stress in urban greenery. My research involves experimental studies on urban trees in Kuopio, Finland, with a focus on above- and belowground changes, including biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions and soil microbial communities. The goal is to enhance the resilience of urban ecosystems under changing climate conditions through biochar-based interventions.

I actively collaborate with stakeholders such as Arbclimb Oy, a professional tree care company, Finland and the Climate Emergency Officer from the Colchester City Council, UK. Additionally, I work with the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, where I explore high-throughput phenotyping technologies to assess drought responses in urban tree saplings.