Jonathan Jeschke

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Jeschke is a Professor at the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy of the Free University of Berlin and Head of the Department of Evolutionary and Integrative Ecology at the IGB Berlin. Since 2014, he has held a DFG-funded Heisenberg Professorship in Ecological Novelty. He is a member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (BBIB) since 2014 and previously served as Spokesperson for the Aquatic Biodiversity Programme at IGB Berlin (2016–2021).

• Education: Habilitation in Ecology (2011, LMU Munich & TUM), Doctorate in Ecology (2002, LMU Munich)
• Research Interests: Theoretical ecology, invasion biology, ecological novelty, evolutionary ecology, predator-prey relationships, biodiversity research, urban ecology, interdisciplinary integration, and research synthesis

His research explores the dynamics of biological invasions, particularly focusing on niche shifts, management frameworks, and ecological novelty. He has contributed to the development of classification systems like EICAT+ and SEICAT, and his work bridges invasion ecology with network theory, game design, and citizen science. Recent publications emphasize predictive modeling, climate-driven invasions, and cross-border aquatic species management.

Scientific awards include the DFG Heisenberg Professorship (2014–2019). He has served as an editor for Basic and Applied Ecology, Diversity and Distributions, and NeoBiota, among others. His group actively collaborates with international institutions and engages in policy advising for biodiversity protection.