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Saulo Jacques

Ecosystem Ecologist & Free/Open Tech Specialist

Saulo Jacques

About Me

I'm a PhD in Ecology and Evolution and co-founder of Hacking Ecology, where I coordinate projects at the intersection of open technologies and environmental data. My academic background includes investigating climate-driven shifts in microbial diversity within aquatic ecosystems. I’ve held visiting researcher positions at the Biodiversity Research Centre of the University of British Columbia and the Centre for ICT Product Development Services and Training at the University of Zimbabwe. Currently, my work focuses on integrating experimental ecology with free/ open source technologies for environmental sensing.

What I Do

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IoT and Sensor Networks
Design and deployment of environmental monitoring systems using low-power wireless networks and sustainable design principles.
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Data Processing and Statistics
Development of software tools and statistical workflows to support ecological research across disciplines.
Advising Open Hardware
Open Hardware Development Guidance and Technical Mentorship
Supporting teams on circuit design, use cases, development strategy, and MVP optimization for open hardware projects.
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Ecosystems Ecology
Research on microbial diversity, nutrient dynamics, and climate-driven changes in ecological systems.
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Experimental Ecology
Field and lab experiments investigating how environmental variation influences ecological processes and patterns.

Publications

Projects

LoRaTRUST
An open-source solution to ensure data trust for IoT devices.
loratrust.com
Nayad
A full-featured IoT system for environmental monitoring.
OSHWA Certified
fractaL
Exploring the hidden dynamics of natural environments through ecology, technology, and synesthesia.
ecofractal.gitlab.io
Climobike
A citizen science project to collaboratively monitor air quality while cycling.
Article (Portuguese)

Professional Experience

Talks & Community Engagement