Helen Roy

Helen Roy is a British ecologist specializing in insect ecology, particularly ladybirds (Coccinellidae). She is a prominent figure in citizen science initiatives, leading large-scale monitoring programs focused on insect populations and their response to environmental change.

Roy's research focuses on the impacts of invasive species, climate change, and habitat loss on insect biodiversity and ecosystem services. She has published extensively on these topics and actively communicates her research findings to a wide audience, including scientists, policymakers, and the public.

She is associated with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and holds a professorship at the University of Reading. Her work involves developing innovative approaches to data collection, analysis, and interpretation, often leveraging the power of citizen science to gather large datasets across broad geographical scales. This allows for a better understanding of insect distributions and population trends.

Roy has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions to ecology and public engagement with science. She is actively involved in promoting the importance of insect conservation and raising awareness about the challenges facing insect populations globally.