Methods Blog3/25/2026

Xiaotian Zheng: Spatial-statistical downscaling with uncertainty quantification in biodiversity modelling

Harriet Rhodes
Throughout March, we are featuring articles shortlisted for the 2025 Robert May Prize. The Robert May Prize is awarded by the British Ecological Society each year for the best paper in Methods in Ecology and Evolution written by an early career author. Xiaotian Zheng’s article ‘Spatial-statistical downscaling with uncertainty quantification in biodiversity modelling‘ is one of those shortlisted for the award. About the paper What is your shortlisted paper about, and what are you seeking to...