Christian Feld

Christian Feld is a Professor of Aquatic Ecology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Duisburg-Essen. His research focuses on bioindication, multiple stressor analysis, and restoration of freshwater ecosystems using Bayesian networks for diagnostic tools. He has contributed extensively to EU and national projects since 2000, particularly in implementing the Water Framework Directive.

• PhD in Biology (Dr. rer. nat.) from University of Duisburg-Essen (2005)
• Habilitated in Ecology at University of Duisburg-Essen (2018)

Key research areas include:

• Bioindication with macroinvertebrates
• Freshwater biodiversity across spatial scales
• Mechanistic understanding of stressor impacts
• Bayesian networks for water management diagnostics

Recent publications highlight:

• Advancements in δ15N measurement methodologies
• Salinity and drought impacts on aquatic organisms
• Global stressor quantification in rivers
• Challenges in European river typologies

Teaching areas encompass ecosystem ecology, freshwater conservation, and statistical analysis at both bachelor's and master's levels.