Jakob Neuburg

Jakob Neuburg M.Sc. is a Researcher at the Institute of Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He is actively involved in multiple research projects focused on fish ecology and conservation, particularly sturgeon species in the Danube River system.

Neuburg's research interests center on aquatic ecology, fish conservation (especially sturgeons), river ecosystem management, and biodiversity monitoring. His work addresses critical challenges in freshwater ecosystems, including habitat fragmentation, hydropeaking effects, and species conservation. He employs various methodologies including field monitoring, population assessments, and ecosystem analysis to understand and protect aquatic biodiversity.

His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on sturgeon conservation in the Danube River basin, with numerous publications on sterlet populations, their habitat requirements, and conservation strategies. His work spans from population monitoring to practical conservation measures, reflecting a comprehensive approach to freshwater ecosystem management.

Neuburg actively contributes to the scientific community through conference presentations across Austria, Bulgaria, and the United States, sharing insights on sturgeon monitoring and river ecosystem management. He has supervised at least one Master's thesis on eDNA monitoring of sterlet in the Danube.

As project leader for initiatives like 'MonStur in the Danube' and 'Fishbiocoenotic monitoring in the Wildnisgebiet Dürrenstein,' Neuburg plays a significant role in advancing conservation practices for migratory fish in the Danube River Basin through EU-funded research and practical implementation.