Hi, I’m David D. Hofmann, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. I also serve as the research coordinator for the Botswana Predator Conservation Program, a field-based research initiative focused on African carnivores in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
My research centers on spatial data analysis, remote sensing, movement ecology, and conservation science. I’m currently leading the African Wild Dog Dispersal Project, which aims to better understand the movement behavior of African wild dogs during dispersal and to quantify landscape connectivity across the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the world’s largest transboundary conservation area Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. Through my work, I’m hoping to generate insights that support the conservation of this charismatic yet endangered species.
My work involves handling large datasets and applying advanced statistical methods. I primarily code in R, but I also enjoy exploring other languages like C++ and Python.
Beyond my work with African carnivores, I have a deep fascination with plants. You’ll often find me outdoors taking photos or collecting specimens for my personal herbarium. Visit the gallery to take a look!
On this website, I share things I find interesting and worth sharing. These are mostly short R tutorials and insights from the field. Feel free to get in touch at daviddenishofmannatgmail.com, and don’t forget to check out my blog.
