About Elvira's Work
I currently investigate the spatiotemporal dynamics of Ormiscodes amphimone outbreaks in lenga (Nothofagus pumilio) forests of southern Patagonia. I use satellite-based time series to track vegetation and characterize the dynamics and spatial extent of defoliation events. Previously, my doctoral thesis focused on the Argentine Puna ecosystem, where I studied the functioning of high-Andean wetlands and their interactions with mining activities and climate change using spatial analysis and remote sensing tools. Overall, my work addresses the ecology and monitoring of Andean ecosystems, integrating socio-ecological approaches and quantitative methods to understand processes and vulnerabilities in these environments.