Andreas Schweiger

Prof. Andreas Schweiger is a Professor and Head of the Department of Plant Ecology at the University of Hohenheim. His research focuses on ecosystem dynamics, megafauna ecology, and ecological sampling optimization. He leads studies on non-equilibrium ecosystems, environmental predictability, and the ecological role of large animals. His work integrates theoretical concepts with field observations, addressing topics such as climate change impacts on vegetation and restoration strategies in degraded environments.

Research interests include path-dependency in ecosystem responses, energy budgets of organisms, and optimizing ecological sampling methods. He has published extensively in journals like New Phytologist, Ecology Letters, and Nature Ecology & Evolution, with recent work on climate disequilibrium in protected areas and the legacy of mining on ecosystems. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations, such as rewilding approaches and agroforestry systems.

Dr. Schweiger advises on conservation strategies, including megafauna restoration and the mitigation of anthropogenic disturbances. His contributions bridge theoretical ecology with practical applications, emphasizing adaptive management in the face of environmental uncertainty.