World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Karl I. Ugland

Karl I. Ugland

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
30
Citations
5385
World Ranking
8308
National Ranking
144

Overview

Karl I. Ugland is affiliated with the University of Oslo in Norway. Their research spans several fields, predominantly in Environmental Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Computer Science. Their subfields include Oceanography, Ecology, Global and Planetary Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Networks and Communications.

Their work frequently addresses topics such as Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Marine and fisheries research, Marine and coastal plant biology, Gaussian Processes and Bayesian Inference, Distributed Sensor Networks and Detection Algorithms, and Isotope Analysis in Ecology.

Recent publications by Karl I. Ugland include the following papers:

  • The use of taxonomic relationships among species in applied ecological research: Baseline, steps forward and future challenges (2021, Austral Ecology)
  • Coordinated gas release among the physostomous fish sprat (Sprattus sprattus) (2021, Scientific Reports)

The scientist has collaborated with several frequent co-authors, including:

  • Thomas J. Matthews (4 joint publications)
  • Even Tjørve (3 joint publications)
  • Simone Fattorini (2 joint publications)
  • Mark V. Lomolino (1 joint publication)
  • Florent Mazel (1 joint publication)

Karl I. Ugland has also contributed to book publications, notably with Cambridge University Press. One significant work is titled The Species-Area Relationship, published in 2021.

Frequently publishing in venues such as Austral Ecology and Scientific Reports, Karl's research outputs cover a combination of ecological studies and interdisciplinary approaches involving computational methods and ecological data analysis.

Best Publications

  • Species abundance distributions: moving beyond single prediction theories to integration within an ecological framework

    Brian J. McGill;Rampal S. Etienne;John S. Gray;David Alonso

  • The species–accumulation curve and estimation of species richness

    Karl I. Ugland;John S. Gray;Kari E. Ellingsen

  • Lognormal Distributions and the Concept of Community Equilibrium

    Karl I. Ugland;John S. Gray

  • A meta-analysis of species-abundance distributions

    Werner Ulrich;Marcin Ollik;Karl Inne Ugland

  • Changes in the root-associated fungal communities along a primary succession gradient analysed by 454 pyrosequencing

    Rakel Blaalid;Tor Carlsen;Surendra Kumar;Rune Halvorsen

  • Predicting the effects of habitat homogenization on marine biodiversity.

    Simon F. Thrush;John S. Gray;Judi E. Hewitt;Karl I. Ugland

  • Coastal and deep-sea benthic diversities compared

    J. S. Gray;Gary C. B. Poore;K. I. Ugland;Robin S. Wilson

  • Ecological Evaluation Index continuous formula (EEI-c) application: a step forward for functional groups, the formula and reference condition values

    S. Orfanidis;P. Panayotidis;K.I. Ugland

  • High diversity of root associated fungi in both alpine and arctic Dryas octopetala

    Marit Frederikke Markussen Bjorbækmo;Tor Carlsen;Anne Brysting;Trude Vrålstad

  • Influence of trophic position on organochlorine concentrations and compositional patterns in a Marine Food Web

    Anders Ruus;Karl Inne Ugland;Janneche Utne Skaare

  • Organochlorine contaminants in a local marine food chain from Jarfjord, Northern Norway

    A Ruus;K.I Ugland;O Espeland;J.U Skaare;J.U Skaare

  • Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica) invasions in Norwegian coastal waters: age composition and feeding habits

    Tore Haug;Ari B. Krøyer;Kjell T. Nilssen;Karl I. Ugland

  • On plotting species abundance distributions

    John S. Gray;Anders Bjørgesæter;Karl. I. Ugland

  • The impact of rare species on natural assemblages

    John S. Gray;Anders Bjørgesæter;Karl I. Ugland

  • Species accumulation and species area curves - a comment on Scheiner (2003): Correspondence

    John S. Gray;Karl I. Ugland;John Lambshead

  • Modelling dimensionality in species abundance distributions: description and evaluation of the Gambin model

    Karl I. Ugland;P. John D. Lambshead;Brian McGill;John S. Gray

  • ORGANOCHLORINE CONTAMINATION IN DEEP-SEA FISH FROM THE DAVIS STRAIT

    Vidar Berg;Karl I. Ugland;Nils R. Hareide;Paul E. Aspholm

  • On species accumulation and species-area curves

    John S. Gray;Karl I. Ugland;John Lambshead

  • Factors influencing activities of biotransformation enzymes, concentrations and compositional patterns of organochlorine contaminants in members of a marine food web.

    Anders Ruus;Morten Sandvik;Karl I Ugland;Janneche U Skaare;Janneche U Skaare

  • On the Evolution of Reproductive Rates in Microtine Rodents

    Nils Chr. Stenseth;Torgny O. Gustafsson;Lennart Hansson;Karl Inne Ugland

  • Reproduction of female spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, in the Oslofjord

    Thomas S. Jones;Karl I. Ugland

  • The gambin model provides a superior fit to species abundance distributions with a single free parameter: evidence, implementation and interpretation

    Thomas J. Matthews;Thomas J. Matthews;Michael K. Borregaard;Karl I. Ugland;Paulo A. V. Borges

Frequent Co-Authors

John S. Gray
John S. Gray University of Oslo
Janneche Utne Skaare
Janneche Utne Skaare Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Robert J. Whittaker
Robert J. Whittaker University of Oxford
Thomas J. Matthews
Thomas J. Matthews University of Birmingham
Antonio Terlizzi
Antonio Terlizzi Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Marti J. Anderson
Marti J. Anderson Massey University
Michael K. Borregaard
Michael K. Borregaard University of Copenhagen
Stein Kaartvedt
Stein Kaartvedt University of Oslo
Pablo A. Marquet
Pablo A. Marquet Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Nils Chr. Stenseth
Nils Chr. Stenseth University of Oslo

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Ecology and Evolution in the USA opens up many flexible, science-oriented learning options. Many students seek programs at nonprofit online colleges for their affordability, accreditation, and strong student support services. This route is especially valued by individuals balancing work, family, or other commitments.

The field is also attractive for military service members and veterans. Institutions ranked among the best online colleges for military offer flexible scheduling, tuition assistance, and support specific to the needs of military learners.

Interdisciplinary pathways are common. Those interested in conservation, policy, or community work might pursue advanced online degrees such as msw online programs for a blend of environmental science and social impact skills.

For students seeking quick advancement, fast track masters in psychology can combine well with ecology or evolution to prepare graduates for roles in research, behavioral studies, or environmental education.

Best Scientists Citing Karl I. Ugland

Trending Scientists