Jan Dierking

Jan Dierking is a Scientist and Nagoya Protocol Coordinator at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, working within the Department of Marine Evolutionary Ecology. His research primarily focuses on Baltic Sea ecosystems, fisheries science, and marine food web dynamics, with significant contributions to understanding cod population genetics, jellyfish ecology, and stable isotope applications in marine research.

His educational background isn't explicitly detailed in the provided text, but his expertise spans marine ecology, evolutionary biology, stable isotope analysis, and fisheries management. Dierking's research interests include understanding how human activities impact marine populations through genomic approaches, examining trophic interactions in complex ecosystems, and developing methods for ecosystem-based management of marine resources.

His publication record reveals a strong focus on Baltic Sea ecology, with recent work examining fisheries-induced evolution in Eastern Baltic cod, spatial patterns of zooplankton trophic interactions, and the impact of invasive species on native ecosystems. His research employs diverse methodologies including genomic analysis, stable isotope fingerprinting, DNA metabarcoding, and hydrodynamic modeling.

Dierking has received recognition through substantial research funding, currently serving as Project Manager for the EU BONUS XWEBS project (2019-present) and as a Researcher for the EU Horizon 2020 GoJelly project (2018-present). Previously, he was Scientific Coordinator for the EU BONUS BIO-C3 project (2014-2017).

His collaborative work extends across international boundaries, with publications involving researchers from institutions in Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, and Hawaii. His research has practical applications for fisheries management and marine conservation policy, particularly in the Baltic Sea region where he has contributed to food web assessments that bridge scientific findings with policy requirements.