Frank Sterck

Frank Sterck is a Professor in Forest Ecology and Forest Management at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on tree physiology, climate change impacts, and forest resilience. He supervises multiple PhD candidates and collaborates internationally on projects like OMBINED and FUNFIRE.

Key research interests include tree growth responses to drought, urbanization effects on forest ecosystems, and CO₂ fertilization effects. He has contributed to over 200 publications and 27 datasets, including works on hydraulic traits and tropical forest dynamics. Notable datasets include FEM Growth and Yield Data and Functional Traits in Himalayas studies.

He leads projects on climate resilience, fire ecology in Amazonian forests, and monitoring climate extremes in European forests. Media engagements highlight his expertise in tree survival strategies and phenological adaptations.