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Arden Roy Bashforth is an Academic Researcher at the Collections Department within the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Natural History Museum of Denmark (Statens Naturhistoriske Museum). His research focuses on Paleozoic plant-fossil assemblages, particularly examining ecological transitions during the Carboniferous-Permian boundary in tropical Pangea. Institution: University of Copenhagen Faculty: Faculty of Science Department: Collections Department Role: Academic Researcher Contact: bashforth@snm.ku.dk | +4524277912 His primary research interests span Paleobotany, Paleoecology, and Paleoclimatology, with emphasis on Carboniferous-Permian flora, plant-fossil assemblages in tropical Pangea, arthropod-plant interactions, and climate-driven vegetation shifts. Bashforth investigates how mixtures of wetland and drought-tolerant taxa reflect major climatic transitions, particularly the rise of xeromorphic flora during the Pennsylvanian-Permian transition. His work integrates field studies from key locations including the Illinois Basin, Bornholm, Newfoundland, and Portugal to reconstruct ancient ecosystems and sedimentary environments. Analysis of his 38 research outputs (2015-2024) reveals strong focus on Carboniferous paleoenvironments, with recurring themes of climate-aridity transitions, taphonomic biases in fossil records, and early land plant impacts on sedimentation. His publications frequently address Pennsylvanian coal-bearing strata, Permian aridification processes, and marine incursion events in Carboniferous basins. Bashforth maintains active external collaborations across North America and Europe, with significant contributions to journals including Geobios , Palaios , and the Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark . His 2020 paper on upper Paleozoic plant-fossil assemblages has garnered over 50 citations, indicating substantial impact in paleoclimatic reconstruction studies. Professional activities include a 2007 seminar on Carboniferous rainforest vegetation in Newfoundland, demonstrating long-term engagement with Pennsylvanian paleotropical ecosystems. His research shows consistent interdisciplinary collaboration with leading institutions including the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Royal Ontario Museum, and University of Bristol.

• Paleobotany
• Paleoecology
• Carboniferous-Permian Flora
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Jens-Christian Svenning is a Professor and Centre Director at Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere and is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary ecological research with global relevance. His research focuses on biodiversity, climate change impacts, human-nature interactions, and ecological restoration. Key interests include macroecology, biogeography, paleoecology, rewilding, and ecosystem services. He emphasizes the use of ecoinformatics, remote sensing, and predictive modeling to understand and address planetary-scale environmental challenges. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding novel ecosystems, trophic rewilding, and the role of large herbivores in shaping landscapes. His work bridges fundamental ecology with applied sustainability science, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. Scientific awards are not explicitly listed in the provided text. He is actively involved in major research initiatives such as Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (2023–2028) and wildE: Climate-smart rewilding (2023–2026), demonstrating ongoing leadership in ecological research and restoration. While specific advisees are not mentioned, his role as a centre director and principal investigator implies mentorship and team leadership. He leads the Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere, a major research hub focusing on biodiversity dynamics under global change, and contributes to projects integrating Earth observation and ecological modeling for sustainability.

• Biodiversity
• Ecology
• Climate Change
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Alexey Solodovnikov is an Associate Professor and Curator at the Natural History Museum Denmark, University of Copenhagen. Since 2022, he has led the museum's Zoology research section. His academic work focuses on systematic entomology with special emphasis on rove beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae), the largest family of living organisms. Dr. Solodovnikov's educational background includes graduating from university in Krasnodar in 1993, followed by obtaining his PhD from St. Petersburg State University in 1997. He conducted post-doctoral work at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago under renowned experts Alfred Newton and Margaret Thayer. His primary research interests encompass systematic entomology, phylogenetics, taxonomy, and biodiversity patterns of rove beetles. As a systematic entomologist, he discovers new species, develops phylogeny-based classifications, and studies evolutionary, biogeographic and macroecological patterns of biodiversity. His work involves extensive study of institutional entomological collections and leading insect collecting expeditions globally. Dr. Solodovnikov has published 137 research outputs, including 129 journal articles. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in phylogenomics, integrative taxonomy combining morphological and molecular data, citizen science applications in entomology, and studies of specialized ecological relationships like beetle-mammal mutualisms. His work appears in prestigious journals including Systematic Entomology, Systematic Biology, and Journal of Natural History. His scientific contributions are significant in advancing our understanding of insect biodiversity, particularly through methodological innovations that bridge traditional taxonomy with modern computational approaches. Dr. Solodovnikov is actively involved in academic instruction and mentorship. At UCPH, he teaches Entomology and Terrestrial Zoology courses, previously taught in the Basal Arctic Biology course, and currently instructs the Communicating Science module in the UCPH-SCIENCE "Fundamentals" PhD course. He trains the next generation of zoological taxonomists through Master's, PhD, and post-doctoral level mentorship, focusing on developing sustainable expertise to identify, study and protect insect species, many of which remain undiscovered. His research laboratory operates within the Natural History Museum Denmark, with international collaborations spanning multiple continents. The team combines traditional taxonomic approaches with cutting-edge techniques including phylogenomics, deep learning for morphological analysis, and citizen science initiatives to advance systematic entomology and biodiversity research.

• Systematic Entomology
• Rove Beetles Taxonomy
• Phylogenetics
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Rasmus Nielsen is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specifically affiliated with the Globe Institute and the Section for Geogenetics. His research spans evolutionary genetics, population genetics, and computational genomics with a focus on both human and non-human species. He maintains an active research profile with numerous high-impact publications in leading scientific journals. Professor Nielsen's research interests center around evolutionary and population genetics, with particular expertise in ancient DNA analysis, statistical methods for genomic data, and phylogenetics. His work bridges computational biology with empirical data from diverse species, including humans, plants, and other organisms. He has made significant contributions to understanding human evolutionary history, population structure, and the genetic basis of adaptation. His research also extends to medical genomics, particularly in understanding the genetic architecture of complex traits and diseases. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on methodological development in genomic analysis, with papers appearing in top-tier journals like Nature , Science , and Nature Reviews Genetics . His work shows consistent engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of genetics, spanning human evolutionary history, medical genomics, and plant evolutionary biology. The research output reveals a collaborative approach, with frequent co-authorship across multiple institutions and disciplines. As a Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute, Nielsen leads research within the Section for Geogenetics, which focuses on evolutionary and population genetics using cutting-edge genomic approaches. The section maintains strong connections with both computational and empirical research groups, facilitating interdisciplinary work that spans from methodological development to application in diverse biological contexts.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Ancient DNA Analysis
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Bo Poulsen is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society, part of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on environmental history, marine ecosystems, and historical geography with particular attention to fisheries, climate impacts, and coastal societies. He leads projects like 'Biogenic Reef' and 'Oceans Past Platform,' emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between historians and natural scientists. Education details are not explicitly stated in the text, though his academic positions suggest advanced degrees in relevant disciplines. His work integrates historical datasets with contemporary environmental challenges, evidenced by over 100 publications and 3 datasets on fishery histories. Key research trends include analyzing historical human-environment interactions, documenting lost marine ecosystems (e.g., oyster reefs), and studying societal responses to natural disasters like the 1825 North Sea storm surge. He has received awards for teaching and research excellence, including the 2017 'Årets Underviser' and 2009 'Årets Danske Forskningsresultat.' Poulsen advises 2 PhD students and actively participates in conferences, editorial boards, and public outreach through media contributions. His lab affiliations include AAU Arctic Green Societies and BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research.

• Environmental History
• Marine Ecosystems
• Fisheries History
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Nare Ngoepe serves as a Guest Researcher at the Section for Biodiversity within the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. Based at Universitetsparken 15 in Copenhagen, their research focuses on paleoecological investigations of African lake systems, particularly Lake Victoria. Research interests center on evolutionary biology and paleolimnology, with emphasis on fish evolution (especially cichlids), climate change impacts on freshwater ecosystems, and biodiversity conservation. Their work integrates sediment core analysis, morphological studies of fossils, and reconstruction of historical food webs to understand long-term ecological dynamics in East Africa. Publications reveal a strong focus on Lake Victoria's environmental history, with recurring themes in Pleistocene-Holocene climate transitions, anthropogenic impacts on aquatic ecosystems, and adaptive radiation mechanisms. The research demonstrates extensive international collaboration across European and African institutions. No scientific awards or student mentorship activities are documented in available sources. Research appears primarily grant-funded through international paleoenvironmental projects focused on African Great Lakes.

• Paleoecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Limnology
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Kristine Bohmann is an Associate Professor in the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on environmental DNA applications for biodiversity monitoring and ecological studies across marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Dr. Bohmann's research interests span environmental DNA methodologies, ancient DNA analysis, and biodiversity monitoring. She specializes in developing and applying molecular techniques to study ecosystem changes over time, with particular emphasis on marine environments and vertebrate communities. Her work combines cutting-edge genomic approaches with ecological theory to address questions about historical biodiversity patterns and human impacts on ecosystems. Bohmann's recent publications demonstrate a strong methodological focus on advancing environmental DNA techniques for ecological monitoring. Her research particularly emphasizes applications in marine environments, historical ecosystem reconstruction, and innovative sampling approaches including airborne eDNA and invertebrate-derived DNA. These studies often involve interdisciplinary collaborations across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting the cross-disciplinary nature of modern ecological research. PhD prize (2015) Sapere Aude Research Talent Award (2016) Dr. Bohmann has been active in research dissemination through public lectures including 'Videnskabsgalla 2018: På DNA-jagt efter liv i Loch Ness-søen' and 'Vin & Videnskab: Fra Zoologisk Have til Madagaskar'. Her research has attracted significant attention in both academic circles and broader media outlets, with multiple publications receiving substantial citations and news coverage. As part of the Globe Institute's research ecosystem, Dr. Bohmann contributes to a dynamic environment focused on understanding ecological and evolutionary processes through molecular approaches. Her work connects with broader initiatives studying environmental change and biodiversity conservation, particularly through the application of innovative DNA-based monitoring techniques.

• Environmental DNA
• Ancient DNA
• Molecular Ecology
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Sofia Isabel dos Santos Ribeiro serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute within the Section for Geogenetics. Her research program focuses on understanding Arctic climate dynamics through innovative molecular approaches to marine sediment analysis, with particular emphasis on Greenland's marine environments. Dr. Ribeiro's research interests span Climate change, Paleoecology, Paleoceanography, Marine protists, Biogeosciences, and Arctic Marine Ecology. She employs cutting-edge techniques including sedimentary ancient DNA analysis, environmental DNA metabarcoding, and micropaleontological methods to reconstruct past environmental conditions and understand current climate change impacts. Her work integrates geological, biological, and molecular approaches to investigate marine ecosystem responses to climate variability across millennial timescales. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on Arctic climate dynamics, particularly examining Greenland's marine systems through the lens of sedimentary records. Her research consistently bridges paleoclimate reconstruction with contemporary climate change understanding, with significant contributions to understanding ice sheet-ocean interactions, marine ecosystem responses, and Arctic sea ice history using molecular biomarkers. Dr. Ribeiro maintains an extensive collaborative network across international institutions, as evidenced by her multi-authored publications in high-impact journals including Nature Communications and Communications Earth and Environment. Her work has gained substantial scholarly attention with numerous citations and wide dissemination through academic platforms. As an academic supervisor, Dr. Ribeiro has contributed to doctoral training as indicated by her involvement in Ph.D. theses. Her research has attracted significant attention in the scientific community, with multiple publications covered by news outlets, referenced in Wikipedia, and widely shared across academic social media platforms. Her laboratory work centers on analyzing marine sediment records from Arctic regions using advanced molecular techniques to extract environmental DNA and reconstruct past ecosystems. This research provides critical insights into how marine ecosystems respond to climate change over different timescales, with important implications for understanding current and future climate impacts in polar regions.

• Climate change
• Paleoecology
• Paleoceanography
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Sam Bruun-Lund is a Researcher and lecturer at the Natural History Museum Denmark, part of the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. As a science communicator and exhibition developer, Bruun-Lund organizes tours, develops public programming for schools, and engages in teaching activities within the Botanical Garden and across university faculties. Bruun-Lund's research focuses on botany and evolutionary biology, with particular expertise in plant-animal interactions, fig (Ficus) evolution, and genomic approaches to plant systematics. Their work spans phylogenetics, whole-genome sequencing applications in taxonomy, and paleoecological reconstruction using leaf morphological traits. As course organizer and main lecturer, they lead the museum's bachelor's course 'plant-animal interactions: an evolutionary approach' while also contributing to multiple university courses across faculties. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Ficus evolutionary history, with significant contributions to understanding genomic lineages, biogeographical patterns, and morphological evolution across this important plant genus. The research portfolio shows strong international collaboration patterns across multiple continents. Nominated for Teacher of the Year in Science (2024) Bruun-Lund actively engages in public science communication through numerous activities including school teaching sessions, botanical garden tours since 2014, and public lectures on topics such as 'Regnskovens mordmysterier: Kvælerfigner og hvepsemassakrer' (Rainforest murder mysteries: Strangler figs and wasp massacres). Their work bridges academic research with public engagement through museum exhibitions and educational programming.

• Botany
• Evolutionary Biology
• Plant-Animal Interactions
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Carmen Leiva-Dueñas is a Research Fellow at Aarhus University's Department of Bioscience (Marine Ecology unit), working on the NordSalt and Blue Forests (“Blå Skove”) projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, and Plant Physiology from the University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on long-term dynamics of blue carbon ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and salt marshes, with emphasis on assessing ecosystemic resilience, anthropogenic impacts, and paleoecological reconstructions using sediment archives. Key projects include the EU LIFE Programme (Andalusia carbon quantification) and Mediterranean seagrass change studies over centuries/millennia. Her work explores climatic influences on seagrass production stability, historical baselines for ecological assessments, and alternative stable states in coastal ecosystems. Projects like NordSalt and Blue Forests align with global conservation/restoration goals for carbon-rich marine habitats.

• Blue carbon ecosystems
• Seagrass meadow dynamics
• Paleoecological reconstructions
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Carsten Rahbek is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark and affiliated with Nordcee. His research focuses on biodiversity, climate change, macroecology, and conservation, with extensive contributions to understanding species distributions, extinction mechanisms, and genetic diversity in a changing world. Research Interests: Biodiversity dynamics under climate change Macroecological modeling and species richness patterns Conservation strategies and protected area effectiveness Genetic diversity assessment in marine and terrestrial species Paleoecology and extinction mechanisms of megafauna Publication Trends: His recent work, including publications in Nature and PNAS , emphasizes the integration of ecological modeling, genetic data, and conservation policy. Topics include Arctic habitat loss, global genetic diversity, and historical extinction drivers, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach combining ecology, evolution, and environmental policy. Scientific Awards: Named among the world's most cited researchers (2021) Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not listed, his leadership in high-profile collaborative research and policy reports (e.g., for IPBES) suggests active mentorship and funding acquisition. He frequently collaborates with international experts in conservation and evolutionary biology. Labs and Teams: He is associated with Nordcee (Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate), a leading research center at the University of Southern Denmark focused on understanding large-scale biodiversity patterns and responses to global change.

• Biodiversity
• Climate Change
• Macroecology
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Rebecca Jackson serves as a Guest Researcher at the Section for Geogenetics within the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. Her position is formally classified under the academic rank of Researcher, indicating active engagement in scholarly work despite the "Guest" designation. Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in paleoclimatology and ancient environmental DNA analysis , with particular focus on Arctic marine systems. Key interests include: Sedimentary ancient DNA applications Quaternary climate dynamics Arctic sea ice history Marine sediment records Ice sheet collapse events Marine ecosystem responses to climate change Analysis of her publication record (2022-2025) reveals a consistent methodological approach centered on sedimentary biomarkers and ancient DNA to reconstruct past environmental conditions. Her work spans multiple Arctic regions including Baffin Bay, Greenland shelf, and Northern Greenland, with recent publications appearing in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Communications Earth and Environment. Notably, she participates in large-scale collaborative initiatives including the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program. Her research demonstrates significant cross-disciplinary reach, connecting geoscience with medical genetics through projects examining coagulation factors and cardiovascular disease. The Section for Geogenetics provides the institutional framework for her work on environmental DNA extraction and analysis, with strong emphasis on marine sediment cores as climate archives.

• Paleoclimatology
• Ancient DNA
• Marine Sediment Analysis
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Luke Earl Holman is an Assistant Professor and Postdoc at the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute, specifically within the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution. His research primarily focuses on environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, particularly in marine and ancient contexts, with applications in understanding historical ecosystems and human impacts on biodiversity. Dr. Holman's research spans molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, and environmental science with a specialized focus on environmental DNA methodologies. His work bridges molecular biology and archaeology to investigate how DNA preserved in environmental samples can reveal historical ecosystem dynamics. Key areas include metabarcoding techniques, ancient DNA analysis from marine sediments, DNA preservation studies, and the application of genomic tools to address conservation questions. His research has significant implications for understanding how past human activities have shaped current marine ecosystems and biodiversity patterns. His publication record shows a clear progression in the application of eDNA techniques, with early work focusing on methodological development (2019-2022) and more recent research (2023-2025) applying these methods to address deep-time questions about human impacts on marine ecosystems. His highly cited papers demonstrate the growing importance of eDNA approaches in ecological and archaeological research. Dr. Holman's research has gained significant attention across multiple domains. One publication was picked up by 84 news outlets, referenced in policy sources, and widely shared on social media platforms including X (52 posts), Facebook, and Bluesky. His work maintains strong academic visibility with hundreds of readers on Mendeley across his publications, indicating substantial scholarly interest in his methodological and applied contributions to environmental DNA research.

• Environmental DNA Analysis
• Ancient DNA
• Marine Ecology
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Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen is a Senior Researcher at the Section for Geogenetics within the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on Quaternary Zoology and Archaeozoology, with particular expertise in the faunal history of Greenland and Danish prehistoric sites. Her primary research interests include: Quaternary Zoology, particularly the prehistoric avifauna of Greenland with special emphasis on geese genera Anser & Branta Archaeozoology of Danish prehistoric sites from the Iron Age, Viking Age, and Middle Ages Analysis of animal bones from graves and ritual contexts Understanding cultural strategies applied by native cultures in the High Arctic environment Integration of genomic approaches with traditional zooarchaeological methods Gotfredsen's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Arctic environmental history and human-animal relationships through time, utilizing advanced genomic techniques to analyze ancient biological materials. Her work bridges archaeology, zoology, genetics, and climate science to address questions about paleo-ecological reconstructions, zoogeography, and climatic changes. Notable research projects include: Rituals and Pre-Christian Cult (2011-2014): An interdisciplinary research program on pagan religion of the Iron Age and Viking Age at the National Museum of Denmark GeoArk (2007-2010): An International Polar Year initiative exploring High Arctic environmental dynamics and cultural strategies of native cultures in North East Greenland Her work has received considerable attention across academic and public spheres, with publications being widely disseminated through news outlets, social media, and academic networks.

• Quaternary Zoology
• Archaeozoology
• Paleoecology
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Jan Audun Rasmussen is a Lecturer and curator of the Paleontological Type Collection and the Mesozoic-Cenozoic Invertebrate Collection at the Geological Museum, University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum. With a PhD in geology from the University of Copenhagen (1994), he has dedicated his career to paleontological research and education, focusing on taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleoecology and paleobiogeography of various fossil groups. Dr. Rasmussen's primary research interests include: Studies of the early jawless fish group Conodonta from the Paleozoic in Northern Europe and Greenland Foraminifers from the Danian and Cretaceous in Denmark and the North Sea Nautiloid cephalopods from the Lower Paleozoic in Northern Europe and Greenland Paleozoic deposits in Scandinavia, Spitsbergen and Northern Greenland Cretaceous and Cenozoic deposits in the North Sea region, Denmark and Western Greenland His recent research demonstrates a strong focus on Eocene fossils from the Fur Formation in Denmark, particularly insect and fish taxa. These studies contribute significantly to our understanding of post-PETM (Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum) recovery phases and biodiversity patterns during the early Cenozoic. His work spans multiple disciplines including paleontology, stratigraphy, taxonomy, and evolutionary biology, with particular emphasis on Scandinavian and Greenlandic geological formations. Dr. Rasmussen actively supervises bachelor's and master's students at the University of Copenhagen in paleontology-related topics. He serves as Chairman of Lethaiastiftelsen (since January 2008), a Nordic geological foundation responsible for publishing international paleontological publications Letahia and Fossils & Strata. He is also a Corresponding Member of the International Ordovician Subcommission (since 1991) and a board member of the international Palaeontological Association.

• Paleontology
• Taxonomy
• Biostratigraphy
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