Luis Inostroza

I integrate quantitative analysis, Earth Observation/Remote Sensing and GIS to understand the underlying metabolic processes giving rise to the particular spatial structure of socio-ecological systems, and its links to ecological and economic functions, from local to global scales. I have proposed technomass as an indicator to measure urbanisation as a continuous spatiotemporal process; ascertain its impacts on ecological process; understand the spatio temporality of urban metabolism; and built a bridge towards urban planning & design. I have concentrated my empirical research on the science of ecosystem services, with an emphasis on urban ecosystems and spatially explicit valuation and indicators. I am Editor of Ecosystem Services (Elsevier).