Alexandra-Maria Klein

Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein is a Professor at Leuphana University Lüneburg's Institute of Ecology, specializing in ecosystems research and biology. Her work focuses on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem functions, particularly plant-insect interactions and pollination services in agricultural landscapes. She leads multiple research projects including governance of multifunctional agricultural land use (MULTAGRI) and studies on antibiotic impacts on insects.

Her research examines:

• Biodiversity-ecosystem service relationships
• Crop pollination dynamics in oilseed rape varieties
• Economic valuation of ecosystem services
• Ecological impacts of invasive species
• Sustainable agricultural practices

Professor Klein actively presents research at international conferences including the Ecological Society meetings and contributes to science communication through media engagements about pollinator conservation and sustainable agriculture.