Marie Lambropoulos

Marie Lambropoulos is a researcher at the Institute of Forest Ecology, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity, at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). She is actively involved in research projects focused on climate-adaptive reforestation, soil amendments, and tree seedling survival. She leads multiple research initiatives and supervises Master’s students in the field of forest and soil sciences.

Education:

• Doctoral Program in Soil Sciences, BOKU (2021–present)
• Master of Science in Ecology, University of Vienna (2002–2011)

Her research interests center on forest ecology and climate change adaptation, particularly in reforestation under drought conditions. She investigates the effectiveness of hydrogels and innovative planting techniques to improve seedling survival. Her work combines field experimentation with ecological monitoring and sustainable forest management strategies.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applied forest ecology, focusing on practical solutions for climate-smart forestry. Key themes include drought mitigation, soil-plant interactions, and sustainable reforestation methods. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates ecological principles with engineering solutions like hydrogel technology.

Marie has supervised two Master’s theses in 2024 on planting methods and soil amendments, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentoring. She has secured research funding from national public institutions, BOKU self-financing, and federal ministries, indicating active grant involvement.

She has presented her research at several conferences in 2022, including the 7th WABO Student Conference and WaldFIT project meetings, highlighting her engagement in the scientific community.