Katherine Mosquera is a vector biologist at Stockholm University's Department of Molecular Biosciences, part of the AnkarklevLab. Her research focuses on malaria transmission biology, vector behavior, and microbial ecology of insects like Aedes aegypti and Rhodnius spp. She holds a PhD from FIOCRUZ (Brazil) and conducted postdoctoral research at Uppsala University on mosquito trap efficacy using bacterial profiling. Her current work integrates computational tools to predict host competence for vector-borne diseases. Education: Bachelor's in Biotechnological Engineering, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE (Ecuador) Master’s and PhD in Health Sciences (Infectious/Parasitic Diseases), FIOCRUZ (Brazil) Research Interests: Chemical ecology of vectors, symbiotic bacteria interactions, disease pathway analysis, and big data approaches in vector biology. Labs/Groups: Group Ankarklev (Stockholm University), previously part of Vector Behavior & Pathogen Interaction Group (FIOCRUZ) and Dr. Olle Terenius' lab (Uppsala).
Henrik Smith is a Professor at Lund University, serving as Chair of the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) and Principal Investigator. He also coordinates the LU Profile Area: Nature-based Future Solutions and is involved in Biodiversity and Evolution research. His work focuses on behavioral ecology, conservation ecology, and the impacts of anthropogenic environmental changes on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Smith has held leadership roles in initiatives like BECC (2010-2024) and collaborates with stakeholders to integrate science into policy. His research explores how agricultural intensification and climate change affect meta-communities of organisms, particularly pollination and biological control services. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological research with policy development and valuation of ecosystem services. Smith has secured funding for 69 projects, including Horizon Europe initiatives like AGRI4POL and VALOR, focusing on sustainable agriculture and pollinator conservation. Smith has received awards including the Lund University Pedagogic Prize (2002) and the Roséns Linnépris i Zoologi (2023). He actively engages in public outreach through seminars, media participation, and publications. His educational contributions include developing cross-disciplinary programs like the Environmental Science PhD program and courses addressing environmental issues. Key grants include analysis of synergies between Swedish agricultural policies and EU regulations, quantifying ecosystem services in forests, and biodiversity science for financial strategies. His work addresses SDGs related to climate action, life on land, and sustainable cities. Smith's activities span international collaborations, policy advising, and supervising 22 doctoral works.
Liam Kendall is a Researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Research (CEC) and Principal Investigator at BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate at Lund University. He holds a PhD in Applied Ecology from the University of New England, Australia, and previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at CEC. His research focuses on leveraging pollinator biodiversity to enhance crop pollination services, nature conservation, socio-economic outcomes for farmers, and sustainable food production. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to Ecology, Agricultural and Veterinary sciences, and Environmental Sciences. Key projects include BIOSPACE (2024–2027), exploring biodiversity conservation via satellite monitoring, and The economic importance of pollinator interactions (2023–2027), funded by FORMAS. He also leads Pathogen spillover between managed and wild bees (2023–2024), supported by The Royal Physiographic Society in Lund. His research highlights include a global meta-analysis on diel pollination cycles, bumblebee community visual traits in Sweden, and crop-driven pollinator niche overlap. Notable activities include media engagement about nocturnal pollination and presentations on pollinator-crop interactions at international conferences.
Markus Franzén is a Senior Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, where he conducts research in ecology and conservation biology. His work focuses on biodiversity patterns, insect conservation, and long-term ecological dynamics in forest ecosystems. Research Interests: His primary research areas include: Conservation of saproxylic beetles and threatened insects Effects of habitat fragmentation and land-use change on biodiversity Dispersal behavior and reintroduction success of endangered species Long-term vegetation dynamics in protected areas Trophic and taxonomic structuring of ecological communities Publication Trends: His recent publications (2025) reflect a strong focus on insect conservation, forest ecology, and biodiversity assessment, particularly in oak-dominated systems across Europe. He frequently employs field-based studies, radio telemetry, and large-scale comparative analyses to understand species responses to environmental gradients and management practices. Scientific Affiliations and Recognition: Active researcher at Linköping University Collaborates widely with ecologists across Europe Advising and Grants: While no explicit information is available about students or funded grants, his frequent co-authorship on ecological research suggests active involvement in collaborative projects and likely supervision of early-career researchers. Laboratories and Research Groups: Affiliated with the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) at Linköping University, likely within the biology division focusing on environmental and ecological research. Specific lab or team name is not provided in the text.
Lina Viklund is a Researcher at Mid Sweden University's Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH) in Sundsvall, actively conducting chemical ecology research on bark beetles and environmental remediation projects. Her doctoral education culminated in a 2024 thesis on aggregation pheromones in Polygraphus bark beetles. Research interests center on: Chemical communication mechanisms in forest pests Development of pheromone-based trapping systems PFAS purification using peat waste and microbial solutions Species-specific semiochemical identification Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on bark beetle pheromone chemistry across multiple Polygraphus species, with growing emphasis on practical pest management applications. The 2025 Journal of Chemical Ecology paper represents the latest advancement in understanding aggregation pheromone composition across four beetle species. Current research includes an ongoing project: Purification of materials and aquatic environments from PFAS using unwanted peat waste and microbes .
Erika Wallin is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH), specializing in chemical ecology and bioactive compounds in insect communication. Her research spans pheromone identification, synthesis, and ecological interactions across diverse species including Drosophila, bark beetles, and tropical bed bugs. Education: Chemistry program graduate from Umeå University (2008), PhD in Chemical Ecology from Mid Sweden University (2014). Research: Focus on semiochemicals, stereoisomeric analysis, and chemical defense mechanisms in insects. Teaching: Courses in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Technical Chemistry. Projects: Involved in initiatives like GrönaPro (green chemicals from forest products) and digitalization of chemistry laboratories. Collaborations: Expanded research networks studying spruce chemical defenses and insect-plant interactions.
Anna Treydte is an Associate Professor in Nature and Environmental Management at the Department of Physical Geography, Stockholm University. She also holds Adjunct Professor positions at the University of Hohenheim (Ecology of Tropical Agricultural Systems) and the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (Dept of Life Sciences and Bioengineering). Her interdisciplinary research spans across multiple continents, addressing biodiversity conservation, human-wildlife coexistence, and sustainable rangeland management in diverse ecosystems including temperate climates (Germany, Sweden, Italy), desert environments (Mongolia, Saudi Arabia), savanna systems (eastern and southern Africa), mountain regions (Andes), and tropical forests (China, Vietnam, Thailand, Tanzania). Dr. Treydte's primary research focus lies in assessing how climate change and human activities alter structural, species and functional biodiversity of flora and fauna in natural and agro-ecological systems. She investigates plant-animal interactions, animal population management, human-wildlife coexistence, livestock impacts on rangelands, and shifts in nutrient cycling and carbon stocks across landscapes with varying human land use pressure. Her work uniquely integrates socio-ecological aspects, recognizing that sustainable human-wildlife coexistence requires local stakeholder participation in resource use decision-making. She employs diverse methodological approaches including field observations, laboratory experiments, GPS tracking, and socio-economic surveys to address complex conservation challenges. Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on understanding human-environment interactions across diverse ecosystems. Recent work examines wildlife-livestock dynamics, invasive species management, land use change impacts on biodiversity, and socio-ecological approaches to conservation. A notable trend in her research is the integration of empirical field data with advanced modeling techniques to understand ecological processes across spatial and temporal scales. Her work frequently addresses the practical implications of ecological research for sustainable land management and conservation policy, with direct applications for pastoral communities and protected area management. Dr. Treydte actively supervises numerous graduate students at both the master's and doctoral levels, with current projects spanning topics from human-wildlife conflict to rangeland restoration technologies. She leads multiple research projects including 'Human-Wildlife Coexistence,' 'Rangeland Ecology,' and 'Invasive Plant Species Management,' funded by various sources including Stockholm University, FORMAS, and international collaborations. Her laboratory group, NG| Landskapsekologi (Landscape Ecology), conducts field work across multiple continents, with particular emphasis on eastern Africa. The group employs interdisciplinary approaches that combine ecological field studies, socio-economic surveys, and advanced spatial analysis to address pressing conservation challenges in human-dominated landscapes.
Scott Cocker is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG), a collaboration between Stockholm University and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. He is affiliated with the Department of Geological Sciences and IGV's Marine Geology group, which studies ocean geology and history through marine sediment archives. Dr. Cocker completed his PhD in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta (2020-2024), an MSc in Earth Science at Brock University (2018-2020), and a BSc in Geology and Physical Geography at the University of Edinburgh (2014-2018). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in Quaternary science and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. His research focuses on reconstructing Quaternary environments using ancient DNA, traditional biological proxies, and stratigraphy, with particular emphasis on eastern Beringia. Analysis of 12 recent publications reveals a consistent pattern of innovative work using Arctic ground squirrel middens to document Pleistocene ecology, megaherbivore dynamics, and environmental change during the Pleistocene-Holocene transition. His work integrates multiple proxies to provide comprehensive environmental reconstructions. Dr. Cocker has received several prestigious awards including the Harington Paleoenvironmental Scholarship (twice), Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship, and the Edgar and Irmgard Penner Scholarship. His research has contributed significantly to understanding the collapse of the mammoth-steppe ecosystem and Pleistocene paleoecology in North America. As a geologist and physical geographer with 10 years of field and lab experience, Dr. Cocker brings expertise in permafrost studies, Quaternary palaeoecology, and sedimentary ancient DNA to his current position. His work bridges geological sciences with genetic approaches to environmental reconstruction, positioning him at the forefront of interdisciplinary Quaternary research.
Ayco Tack is a Professor at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences in Stockholm University . The research primarily focuses on plant-microbe-insect interactions , with special emphasis on spatial and eco-evolutionary dynamics across both natural and agricultural systems. Current research includes oak tree ( Quercus robur ) communities Plantago lanceolata below/aboveground interactions Semi-wild coffee systems in SW Ethiopia Teaching activities encompass: Coordinating Statistics for Biologists III (7.5 ECTS) Co-organizing Interactions in Ecological Communities (15 ECTS) Lecturing on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Opportunities exist for: Master's projects in Sweden/Ethiopia PhD supervision in ecological community dynamics Field research across multiple ecosystems
Peter Hambäck is a Professor at Stockholm University 's Department of Ecology, Environment and Botany. His research focuses on insect ecology and evolution with special emphasis on trophic interactions . Key research areas Coevolution in host-parasitoid systems Ecological immunology Gut microbiome transferability Wetland biodiversity management Spider ecological roles Recent publications analyze immune gene expression in beetles , plant-insect-herbivore dynamics , and marine subsidy effects on terrestrial food webs . Collaborators include researchers from Stockholm University, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and Hushållningssällskapet. Current PhD students under his supervision include Xuyue Yang , David Åhlén , and Yueqing An . Previous advisees have completed studies on topics ranging from tritrophic coevolution to agroecological pest control . Research projects examine evolutionary arms races between hosts and parasitoids, optimal wetland restoration using hydrogeodesy , and ecosystem service synergies in constructed vs natural wetlands. Funded by Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) and Formas .
Martin Weih is a Full Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), specializing in plant ecology and eco-physiology. He leads the Plant Ecology Group, which includes post-docs, PhD students, and researchers. His affiliations span roles such as President of the International Commission on Poplars (2012–2024), Head of Department at SLU (2010–2016), and editorial positions for journals including Agriculture and Plant and Soil . Weih's research centers on sustainable agriculture, with emphasis on: Plant genotype-environment interactions to improve crop yield and resource efficiency. Nitrogen use dynamics in cereals and legumes. Biomass production systems using willow and poplar. Ecological sustainability of intercropping and mixed forestry. His work integrates field experiments, molecular biology, and ecological modeling to address climate resilience. Recent publications (2024–2025) focus on: Tree diversity impacts on soil carbon and ecosystem services. Economic and ecological benefits of intercropping. Root architecture adaptations to drought in wheat. Salix genotypes for biomass and carbon sequestration. These studies highlight trends in sustainable agroforestry, climate adaptation, and circular bioeconomy solutions. He actively supervises PhD students and secures grants from Formas, the EU, and Swedish Energy Agency. His lab explores future directions in perennial crop breeding and low-input farming systems.
Charlotta Kvarnemo is a Professor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology, particularly in fish species. She leads the Kvarnemo Lab, which investigates various aspects of reproductive behavior, sexual selection, and parental care in marine environments. Professor Kvarnemo's research spans evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, and marine science with emphasis on sexual selection mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and environmental influences on mating behaviors. Her work primarily examines how factors like salinity gradients, anthropogenic noise, and sex ratios affect reproductive success in fish, particularly gobies and pipefish. She investigates both male and female competition, mate choice processes, and the physiological basis of reproductive traits. Her research combines field observations with controlled experiments to understand evolutionary adaptations in reproductive systems. Analysis of Professor Kvarnemo's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on sexual selection theory, particularly examining how environmental constraints shape mating behaviors and reproductive outcomes. Her work challenges traditional assumptions about sex roles, demonstrating complex female competition and signaling behaviors. A significant portion of her research investigates the interplay between natural and sexual selection in determining reproductive strategies, with particular attention to nest-building behavior, parental care systems, and sperm competition. She has made important contributions to understanding how environmental stressors like noise pollution and salinity changes impact reproductive success in marine organisms. Professor Kvarnemo actively collaborates with researchers internationally and contributes to large-scale initiatives in marine evolutionary biology. Her work has practical implications for understanding invasive species dynamics, conservation biology, and the impacts of environmental change on marine ecosystems. She is also involved in science communication efforts, advocating for biologists to contribute to Wikipedia to improve public access to scientific knowledge. Professor Kvarnemo leads the Kvarnemo Lab at the University of Gothenburg, which maintains a multidisciplinary research approach combining behavioral observations, physiological measurements, and molecular techniques. The lab focuses on evolutionary ecology questions related to reproductive behavior in marine environments, with particular expertise in goby and pipefish species that exhibit diverse mating systems including sex role reversal. The research group investigates how environmental factors influence reproductive decisions and success, contributing to fundamental understanding of evolutionary processes while addressing contemporary ecological challenges.
