Anke Hoffmann

Anke Hoffmann is a Researcher at the Museum of Natural History, Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin. She currently serves as Project Officer for Collection Cataloguing and Development in the Future Plan, coordinating research clusters and leading international projects like the 'Diversity and ecosystem function of small mammals in the Lower Oder Valley National Park.'

• Education: PhD in Zoology (Technical University of Braunschweig, 1999), Biology (Technical University of Braunschweig, 1994)
• Key Roles: EU BON Project Coordinator (2012-2017), EDIT Project Coordinator (2008-2011), Master's Program Coordinator in Namibia (2001-2008)

Hoffmann's research focuses on population ecology of small mammals in the Lower Oder Valley National Park and biodiversity patterns in African arid and rainforest ecosystems. Her work bridges field research, biodiversity informatics, and policy frameworks.

Publications reflect expertise in ecological monitoring, cybertaxonomy, and data policy for biodiversity. Recent projects emphasize digital transformation in museums and integrated biodiversity observation systems.

She has contributed to international collaborations, including EU-funded initiatives (EU BON, EDIT) and global museum research summits. Hoffmann's career spans roles at the Botanical Garden & Museum of the Free University Berlin and the Institute for Wildlife Research at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover.