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Erik Dahl Kjær serves as Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on forest genetics and climate adaptation, leading the Forest Genetics and Diversity research group studying over 25 European tree species including Quercus, Fraxinus, Tilia, and Pinus. He manages the Hørsholm Arboretum (Denmark's national arboretum with 1,500+ woody species) and maintains international collaborations with West Africa and India on tropical species.
His research interests integrate genomic techniques with dendroecology to address climate challenges. Key areas include genetically sustainable forest management, microbiome interactions in tree health, and adaptive capacity of native species like Danish oak. Recent work examines ash dieback tolerance mechanisms and polyploid advantages in stress environments.
Publication trends show strong emphasis on genomic applications for conservation (2025 articles dominate output), with significant focus on European forest genetic resources and microbiome-mediated adaptation. His work bridges fundamental genetics with practical forestry guidelines for climate-resilient management.
Professional activities include committee leadership in Danish forest reproductive material governance and international research assessment roles. His teaching encompasses all academic levels (BSc to postdoc) with deputy head responsibilities for departmental teaching.
Fieldwork spans European common garden trials, tropical species studies in West Africa, and three-decade teak research in India. Current major projects address oak adaptation to warmer/drier conditions and ash forest recovery strategies following pathogen outbreaks.
