Bastian Brenzinger

Dr. Bastian Brenzinger is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology (ZSM) and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). His primary role is as a Postdoc in the Mollusca Section, focusing on systematic zoology and evolutionary studies of gastropods. He holds a PhD in Zoology from LMU and has held research positions across institutions including the University of Tokyo.

Research Interests: Brenzinger specializes in the evolution, phylogeny, and comparative microanatomy of 'lower' heterobranch gastropods, with a focus on Indo-Pacific freshwater slugs and meiofaunal heterobranchs. His work employs 3D microanatomical reconstruction, histology, and molecular phylogenetics. Key projects include JSPS- and DFG-funded studies on heterobranch phylogeny and biodiversity.

Professional History:

• 2019–present: DFG Postdoc, ZSM Mollusca Section
• 2017–2019: Postdoc/Collection Manager, ZSM
• 2017: JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Tokyo
• 2010–2016: PhD Candidate, LMU/ZSM

Labs & Affiliations: Active member of the ZSM Mollusca Section, collaborating with institutions like the University of Tokyo's Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute.