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 (Workshop Brochure).

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 Sturcture

Course Fee: Rs.3000/- (For Offline/ Online participants)

Food and Accommodation (for Offline participants): Rs. 1000/ day

How to Apply

The applications can be submitted through Google form. Fill up the form with details of payment (UTR/UPI transaction ID/ Date of payment). Payment should be remit (any mode of digital transfer) to the following account of the university only.

Account Holder                  : Director, ACESSD

Account Number                : 40144875787

Bank                                        : State Bank of India

Branch                                    : MG University Campus

Branch Code                         : 070669

IFSC Code                              : SBIN0070669

Contact Email: acessd@mgu.ac.in; rsgismgu@gmail.com

Phone: +91 7306454424; +91 9497159732