Workshop on Maxent Modelling Software
About the Workshop
This hands-on workshop is designed to provide researchers, academicians, and students with in-depth training on species distribution modelling using Maxent (Maximum Entropy Modelling) — a widely used tool in ecological niche modelling, biodiversity conservation, and habitat suitability analysis. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in utilizing Maxent software for environmental applications.
Key Topics Covered
- Introduction to Species Distribution Modelling (SDM)
- Principles of Maxent: Theory and Algorithms
- Data requirements and preprocessing for Maxent
- Model building and parameter tuning
- Model evaluation techniques (AUC, ROC, TSS)
- Case studies on habitat suitability mapping
- Application of Maxent in climate change and conservation planning
- Integration with GIS tools and spatial datasets
Target Audience
- Research scholars and postgraduate students in Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Ecology, Geoinformatics, and related fields
- Faculty members and professionals involved in biodiversity, conservation, or geospatial studies
- NGO workers, forest department staff, and environmental consultants
Workshop Highlights
- Hands-on training sessions using real-world datasets
- Expert lectures by academicians and professionals
- Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
- Networking opportunities with experts and peers
Mode of Workshop
Hybrid Mode (Those who want to attend in person can come to ACESSD, M.G University or the sessions will taken via Online also (Recorded videos will be provided to all participants).
Fee
Course Fee: Rs.3000/- (For Offline/ Online participants)
Food and Accommodation (for Offline participants): Rs. 1000/ day
