Credibility in Ecology
Omni Calculator’s ecology tools are built and reviewed by professionals with backgrounds in environmental science, marine biology, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, and sustainability advocacy.
Our contributors bring hands-on research experience and a passion for environmental conservation to every calculator they create, ensuring our tools are grounded in reliable science and real-world data.
 | 🔬 Hanna Pamuła, PhD |
Head of Calculators at Omni. Holds a PhD in Bioacoustics/Mechanical Engineering from AGH University of Science and Technology, with research using machine learning for bird call detection. Published researcher with papers at 15 conferences. Her ecology calculators, including the Plastic Footprint and Meat Footprint calculators, have been featured in The New York Times, National Geographic, The Guardian, and Daily Mail. Has created over 170 calculators at Omni. | |
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 | 🔬 Julia Kopczyńska |
PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Polish Academy of Sciences. Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Maastricht University, Bachelor’s in Microbiology from the University of Wrocław. Her research focuses on the gut microbiome and probiotics. Published researcher on short-chain fatty acids and chronic inflammation. | |
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 | 🔬 Komal Rafay |
Holds a Master of Philosophy in Bioinformatics from Quaid-e-Azam University, Pakistan. Over seven years of experience teaching math, computer science, and general sciences. Her calculators have been featured in The New York Times (Wirecutter), Daily Mail, and Boston Globe. Has created over 120 calculators at Omni. | |
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 | 🌊 Carolyn Kovacs |
Marine biologist and educator passionate about ecology and environmental conservation. M.S. in Marine Sciences from Savannah State University, B.S. in Biology from the College of William and Mary. Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent with UF/IFAS Extension, specializing in coastal ecology, marine conservation, and environmental education. | |
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 | 🌿 Jack Bowater |
Holds a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Worked at Omni Calculator as a Project Manager, where he created and reviewed ecology calculators. | |
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 | 🌿 Luna Maldonado Fontes |
Holds a Master’s in Phytotherapy from the University of Barcelona and a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Maastricht University. Co-founder of Litu, a Spanish NGO focused on environmental justice. Co-organizer of AmazôniaHack, an open hackathon for protecting the Amazon rainforest. Created the Reduce Your Plastic Calculator and the Olympic Games Sustainability Calculator at Omni. | |
 | 🔬 Julia Żuławińska |
Specializes in Biophysics and Molecular Biotechnology. Passionate about ecology and aquatic ecosystems, with university research focused on cyanobacteria and phytoremediation. Co-created the Tree Benefits Calculator at Omni, which was featured in The Washington Post during COP26. | |
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 | 🌿 Rangsimatiti Binda Saichompoo (Kat) |
Pursuing an Erasmus Joint Master’s in Biological and Chemical Engineering of Biomaterials (Reims, Paris, and Helsinki). Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from Mahidol University, Thailand. Worked with ATMEC on marine research and ocean plastic data collection via scuba diving. Former team member at TerraCycle Thai Foundation, guiding canal clean-ups. Created the Vegan Footprint and Wind Turbine Profit calculators at Omni. | |
Featured by ecology media
Our ecology calculators have been referenced by leading environmental and science publications worldwide.
 | Bloomberg | ||
 | Daily Mail | ||
 | Dartmouth (Toxic Metals) | ||
 | Earth911 | ||
 | Euronews | ||
 | Fast Company | ||
 | Fortune | ||
 | Interesting Engineering | ||
 | Make Use Of | ||
 | Mongabay Kids | ||
 | NEA (National Education Association) | ||
 | Phys.org | ||
 | Stuff.co.nz | ||
 | The New York Times | ||
 | The Spruce Eats | ||
 | Treehugger |
Cited in environmental research
Our ecology tools have been cited in peer-reviewed journals and academic publications across biodiversity, conservation, and environmental science, including:
 | BMC Medicine (2023) | ||
 | Cogent Food & Agriculture (2024) | ||
 | Diversity (MDPI) (2024) | ||
 | Environmental Earth Sciences (2024) | ||
 | Environmental Research (2021) | ||
 | IJMS (2023) | ||
 | Limnology (2025) | ||
 | One Health Outlook (2025) | ||
 | Open House International (2025) | ||
 | Sustainability (MDPI) (2023) | ||
 | Virginia Tech (Pressbooks) |
Every day, people around the world turn to our ecology calculators to understand their environmental impact, explore renewable energy options, and make more sustainable choices.
Some of our most popular ecology calculators include:
From tracking carbon footprints to evaluating renewable energy sources, our tools help users take an active role in protecting the environment. Here is what some of them have shared with us.
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