Jenna Purhonen

Jenna Purhonen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä. Her work focuses on fungal ecology, conservation biology, and forest ecosystem dynamics.

• Fields of Interest: Fungal community ecology, conservation biology, dead wood organisms, forest management impacts

Research Trends across her publications reveal expertise in fungal dispersal mechanisms, DNA-based monitoring, lichen responses to forestry practices, and interdisciplinary frameworks for planetary well-being. Key methodologies include metabarcoding, spatial analysis, and standardized biodiversity datasets.

Research Group: Collaborates with the Predictive Community Ecology Group, co-led by Nerea Abrego and Otso Ovaskainen, focusing on fungal dynamics and conservation strategies.