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Jake Alexander is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Institute of Integrative Biology. His research sits at the intersection of ecology and evolution, focusing on plant species distribution dynamics, invasive species control, and climate change responses in alpine ecosystems.
- Institution: ETH Zürich
- Academic Rank: Lecturer
- Research Focus: Plant community assembly, species interactions, and climate change adaptation
His work examines how species interactions (e.g., competition, facilitation) and environmental gradients influence plant diversity in mountain systems. Key projects include MIREN (Mountain Invasion Research Network) and experimental climate warming studies on the Calanda mountain in Switzerland. He integrates field experiments, mathematical models, and trait-based analyses to address ecological challenges.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in invasive plant spread in mountain regions, novel species interactions under climate change, and functional trait dynamics in community assembly. Specific topics include elevation-dependent phenology, arbuscular mycorrhizal associations, and genetic adaptation in non-native species.
Current lab members include doctoral students and postdocs working on projects like Arctic greening and adaptive responses to warming. His teaching emphasizes applying ecological theory to conservation and management, particularly in alpine environments.
