معرفی
Harald Letsch is a researcher at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research. His work focuses on insect systematics, evolutionary biology, and host-plant interactions.
- Role: Researcher
- Department: Botany and Biodiversity Research
Research Interests
His research spans entomology, phylogenetics, and macroevolution, with a focus on beetles (Curculionidae, Chrysomelidae) and dragonflies (Odonata). Key themes include:
- Phylogenomics and mitochondrial genome analysis
- Host-plant specialization and detoxification enzymes
- Diversification patterns and biogeography
- Role of climate in macroevolutionary processes
Publications & Projects
Active in publishing since 2009, his recent work involves genomic data integration into taxonomy. He led the 2020–2024 project on climate, host-plant use, and weevil macroevolution.
Collaborations & Activities
He collaborates internationally and has presented at conferences on topics like flea beetle diversification (2022) and dragonfly phylogeny (2016). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for biodiversity conservation.
