Jens-Christian Svenning

Jens-Christian Svenning is a Professor and Centre Director at Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere and is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary ecological research with global relevance.

His research focuses on biodiversity, climate change impacts, human-nature interactions, and ecological restoration. Key interests include macroecology, biogeography, paleoecology, rewilding, and ecosystem services. He emphasizes the use of ecoinformatics, remote sensing, and predictive modeling to understand and address planetary-scale environmental challenges.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding novel ecosystems, trophic rewilding, and the role of large herbivores in shaping landscapes. His work bridges fundamental ecology with applied sustainability science, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.

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He is actively involved in major research initiatives such as Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (2023–2028) and wildE: Climate-smart rewilding (2023–2026), demonstrating ongoing leadership in ecological research and restoration. While specific advisees are not mentioned, his role as a centre director and principal investigator implies mentorship and team leadership.

He leads the Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere, a major research hub focusing on biodiversity dynamics under global change, and contributes to projects integrating Earth observation and ecological modeling for sustainability.