Christopher Klausmeier

Christopher Klausmeier is a Professor at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, affiliated with the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University. His research focuses on theoretical and empirical ecology, particularly the dynamics of phytoplankton and zooplankton communities in aquatic ecosystems.

• Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota
• Expertise in ecological modeling, nutrient stoichiometry, and community assembly
• Current projects address spatial patterns, competition, and nonlinear food web dynamics

Research Interests
Dr. Klausmeier studies ecological principles governing plankton communities, which underpin aquatic food webs and global biogeochemical cycles. His work integrates mathematical models, lab experiments, and field data to explore topics like nutrient limitation, species coexistence, and evolutionary ecology.

Education
He received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, though specific details of his dissertation are not mentioned in the text.

Labs & Teams
Dr. Klausmeier leads a laboratory group at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, focusing on plankton ecology and ecosystem dynamics.