This scholarship aims to advance a novel analytical framework that bridges the gap between macroscopic, mesoscopic and microscopic environmental influences on population dynamics of localized communities, in agreement with the objectives of the Human Frontiers Science Program co-funding this project.

The applicative side of the project aims to uncover how these microscopic factors modify the transmissibility of viruses, by focusing on the intricate ways in which localized environmental conditions, such as land use changes and the structure of localized communities, affect vector-borne disease transmission. By developing and applying a methodology that integrates multilayer network analysis with detailed environmental and ecological data, this research will provide nuanced insights into the complex interplay between environmental factors and disease spread. The ultimate goal is to enhance predictive models of complex population dynamics by incorporating a deeper understanding of the environmental determinants at play, offering a more granular approach to epidemic preparedness and vector control strategies.