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Beate Apfelbeck is a Senior Scientist at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Department of Environment & Biodiversity. She holds positions in Ecophysiology and Behavioral Endocrinology. Her research focuses on hormonal mechanisms underlying avian behavior, particularly in tropical and temperate bird species, with emphasis on reproductive success and responses to environmental changes. She has conducted studies in East Africa and Europe, addressing topics like habitat fragmentation and life history variation in stonechats.
- Education: PhD from Max Planck Institute for Ornithology (2007-2012), Diploma in Zoology from LMU Munich (2002-2007)
- Positions: Postdoc at University of Glasgow (2013-2016), Technical University of Munich (2016-2019)
Her research integrates field studies and experimental approaches to understand how hormones mediate territorial behavior, parental care, and reproductive strategies. Recent work emphasizes urban biodiversity and wildlife-inclusive city design, highlighting the impact of human activities on bird populations. Key contributions include studies on cooperative breeding systems, telomere dynamics in stonechats, and conservation strategies for fragmented habitats.
Publications span topics from avian endocrinology to urban ecology, with a focus on applying findings to conservation and sustainable urban planning. She collaborates internationally, addressing biodiversity challenges in Kenya and Germany.
