Marufa Sultana

Karlsruhe

Marufa Sultana is an urban ecologist with expertise in wildlife biology, biodiversity conservation, and nature-based solutions, with experience in both academic and non-academic sectors. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where her research focuses on exploring solutions for co-designing future sustainable cities for both people and wildlife. Marufa earned her doctorate in natural sciences from the University of Freiburg, Germany. Prior to her current role, she led a wildlife monitoring project in Freiburg in collaboration with the Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) at the Chair of Wildlife Ecology and Management, University of Freiburg. She has also worked on nature-based solution projects at the ICLEI European Secretariat and contributed to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation initiatives at IUCN in Bangladesh. Marufa’s primary interest lies in advancing our understanding of the drivers behind urban biodiversity patterns and improving the planning of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions to support human-wildlife co-existence in cities. Through her work, she emphasizes bridging gaps in urban ecological knowledge between the Global South and North, particularly between Southern Asia and Western Europe. Her research connects scientific evidence with public perception to promote wildlife-inclusive and sustainable urban development.