Silke Werth

Prof. Dr. Silke Werth is a Professor at the University of Munich, specializing in the Systematics and Ecology of Fungi and Algae. Her research group investigates the intersection of genomic data and ecological dynamics, particularly focusing on how genetic variations influence species fitness in extreme climatic conditions.

• Education: PhD at the University of Berne (2005), Diploma at the University of Tromsø (2001)
• Current Position: Professor at University of Munich (since 2017)
• Prior Roles: Assistant Professor at University of Graz (2014-2017), Postdoctoral Fellowships in Iceland, Switzerland, and the USA.

Research Interests:

• Population genetics and ecological genomics of lichens and higher plants
• Linking genomic data with ecological metrics (species abundances, community structures)
• Adaptation mechanisms under environmental stress gradients

Teaching: Courses in botany, mycology, and terrestrial ecosystems.

Lab and Collaborations: Based in Room 121, 1st floor at Menzinger Str. 67, Munich. Collaborates with Andrea Brandl, Michaela Svihla, and administrative support from Stephanie Kruchen.