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Dr. Frederike Velbert is a Researcher in the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Group at the Institute of Landscape Ecology, University of Münster. She has been actively contributing to ecological research and teaching since completing her doctorate in 2021, with a focus on vegetation dynamics, restoration, and ecosystem management.
- Position: Researcher
- Institution: University of Münster
- Department: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Group
- Research Focus: Steppe ecosystems, plant functional traits, urban grasslands, wetland restoration
- Teaching: Introduction to Vegetation Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics, Field Courses
Dr. Velbert's research centers on understanding how ecosystems respond to environmental change, land use, and management practices. Her work spans drylands, steppe regions, and urban and wet grasslands, with a strong emphasis on functional traits and long-term ecological dynamics. She investigates the impacts of grazing, fire, and restoration on plant communities, often using large-scale, collaborative studies across global drylands.
Her recent publications in top-tier journals such as Nature, Science, and Global Change Biology reflect a consistent trend in global change ecology, particularly focusing on biogeochemical processes, ecosystem resilience, and the interplay between biodiversity and ecosystem services in human-altered landscapes. Her research integrates field experiments, long-term monitoring, and meta-analyses to uncover patterns across diverse ecosystems.
While no scientific awards are listed, her extensive collaboration with leading ecologists and publication record in high-impact journals underscores her significant contributions to the field.
Dr. Velbert advises no named students in the provided text. She has participated in research projects involving long-term field experiments and international collaborations, particularly in Central Asian steppes and European grasslands. Her work is embedded within a strong research team under Prof. Norbert Hölzel, contributing to both fundamental ecological understanding and applied land management strategies.
